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Yunokuni no Mori

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Yunokuni no Mori

湯の国の森

Ishikawa · Chubu

Yunokuni no Mori is a unique cultural theme park that showcases traditional Japanese crafts and techniques. Visitors can participate in hands-on workshops, such as pottery and indigo dyeing, all set in a serene forest environment.

Why we picked it

Many mainstream travelers overlook this destination in favor of more famous attractions in Kanazawa.

Best season
Year-round
Crowd level
Moderate
Rating
4.1· 2,844 reviews
Opening hours
Mon–Wed 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM Thu Closed Fri–Sun 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Nearest station
Awazu Station
Website
yunokuninomori.jp

Today

9:00–16:30Fri closed

Stored weekly hours

Mon–Wed 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM Thu Closed Fri–Sun 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

How to get there

From Nagoya Station · ~2h 48m by car

Tags

culturecraft workshops

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