Kanazawa (2 nights) ➝ Noto Peninsula (1 night) ➝ Kanazawa (return)

Day 1 – Arrival & Old Kanazawa:

• Arrive in Kanazawa and check into a central boutique hotel

• Visit Higashi Chaya geisha district and try gold leaf craft

• Evening free to explore Katamachi or dine at a local izakaya

Day 2 – Gardens, Culture & Crafts:

• Morning: stroll Kenrokuen Garden and Kanazawa Castle

• Afternoon: visit 21st Century Museum or a Kaga Yuzen dyeing workshop

• Optional tea ceremony or dinner reservation at a fine kappo restaurant

Day 3 – Noto Peninsula Day & Night:

• Depart by private car north along the coast

• Stop at Chirihama Beach Drive, Sojiji Temple, Wajima Morning Market

• Visit Senmaida rice terraces and Noto Kongo coastline

• Check in to a ryokan with hot spring bath and full kaiseki dinner

Day 4 – Return to Kanazawa & Departure:

• Scenic inland route back to Kanazawa

• Optional visit to Notojima Glass Art Museum or a salt farm

• Drop-off at Kanazawa Station or hotel depending on travel plans