白峰林泊推進協議会
A journey around the water of life
Mt. Hakusan, a sacred place of nature
[Travel Story]
"Once Mt. Hakusan is covered in snow, we know that next year’s rice
harvest will be abundant."
The abundant waters from Hakusan’s snowmelt have long been a source
of life for the people living along its river basin, stretching from the
mountains to the sea. Revered as both the "God of Agriculture" and the
"God of the Sea," these waters have been worshipped for centuries.
Following the opening of Mt. Hakusan in 717, the belief in Hakusan
spread across Japan, making it a key site for both religious and cultural
history.
The mountain continue to bless the region, with people living
in awe of nature while maintaining a deep sense of gratitude. This tour
takes you on a journey through the vast natural and cultural landscape,
from the sacred waters of Hakusan to the Japan Sea, where life and
food are intimately connected through the "water of life."
[Day 1] From the Sea of Japan to Mount Hakusan, the source of the "Water of Life"
11:00 Kanazawa Station
Lunch at Mikawa Sushi Mihama
(Hakusan Tedorigawa
Geopark Sashimi Rice Bowl)
Visit to Hakusan Mikawa Springs,
one of Japan’s 100 Best Waters
Tour of Yoshida Sake Brewery
Visit to Shirayama Hime Shrine
Stay at a traditional
Shiramine house accommodation
Dinner
"Kanko Odori,
" inspired by Hakusan.)
[Day 2] Shiramine, at the foot of Mt. Hakusan: The History of Deities, Buddhas, and People
9:00 Depart from Hotel
Walking tour of the Shiramine Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings
Rinsei-ji Temple
Sugita Wasabi Farm
lunch: Nagashi Somen flowing noodles using pure spring water
Exploration of the river’s headwaters
Dinner: A mountain feast featuring Hōonkō
A Buddhist-inspired meal using rice, wild vegetables,
and mushrooms nurtured by the waters of Mt. Hakusan
【Day 3】A Journey Through Water and Life — Traditions and Nature of the Hakusan Foothills
9:00 Depart from Hotel
Ishikawa Prefectural Hakusan Folk Museum
– Experience traditional dyeing techniques
– Make your own local snack using kamashiiriko, a rare heritage grain, starting from stone-grinding
Hakusan Kobo Textile Museum
Try your hand at Tsumugi silk weaving
Lunch
– At a centuries-old traditional farmhouse built in the Edo period
– Cook a mountain-style meal using seasonal ingredients: millet rice, miso soup, side dishes, and more, enjoyed around a traditional irori hearth
13:00 Depart Shiramine
Watagataki Waterfall
Around 15:00 Arrive at Kanazawa Station
(Pick-up and drop-off at Komatsu Airport also available)
【Tour Operation Details】
Journey to the Sacred NaturalSite of Mount Hakusan — Exploring the Life-Giving Waters
Period: June to November
Number of Participants: Minimum 2 people, maximum 6 people
Languages Supported: English
Meal Options: Vegan, Halal, allergy-friendly meals available
(advance reservation required)
Transportation: Bus (wagon to medium-sized bus)
Guides: Two tour guides (certified guides of Hakusan-Tedorigawa Geopark)
An interpreter can be arranged upon request (additional fee applies)
Price: 150,000 to 200,000 yen per person
Organizer: Shiramine Forestry Tourism Association
(NPO Hakusan Shiramine Nature School)
Sales Agent: YOSITAI Co., Ltd.