Mount Utatsu, Kanazawa

Name: Mount Utatsu
Address: Kanazawa, Japan

#15 among attractions in Kanazawa

Natural attraction, Mountain, Park

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Mount Utatsu is a mountain in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. It is also known by a number of other names, including Mount Mukai, Mount Mukō, Mount Garyū, and Mount Kasuga. It is visible to the east of Kanazawa Castle and has Toyokuni Shrine located on its slopes. ()

Local name: 卯辰山 Elevation: 463 ftCoordinates: 36°34'24"N, 136°40'41"E

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Kanazawa Japan

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Mount Utatsu – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kenroku-en, 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa Castle, Seisonkaku.

1.1 miSW
Garden embodying the Japanese style
Kenroku-en, Kanazawa
29 min walk • Kenroku-en, located in the city of Kanazawa, Japan, stands as one of the country's most beautiful and significant historical gardens. This expansive park, which translates to "Garden of the Six Sublimities," embodies the traditional attributes of a perfect landscape:...
1.4 miSW
Sleek showcase for contemporary art
21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa
36 min walk • The 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, located in the culturally rich city of Kanazawa, Japan, stands as a beacon of modern artistic expression in a region traditionally known for its historical contributions to arts and crafts.
1.1 miSW
Historic castle with lush grounds
Kanazawa Castle, Kanazawa
29 min walk • Kanazawa Castle, a historic fortress nestled in the heart of Kanazawa, Japan, stands as a testament to the country's feudal past. This grand castle, which dates back to the late 16th century, was the seat of the powerful Maeda Clan, who ruled the Kaga Domain.
1.2 miSW
Museum
Seisonkaku, Kanazawa
31 min walk • Seisonkaku, a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Kanazawa, Japan, stands as a testament to the city's rich cultural heritage. This historical villa, now functioning as a museum, was built towards the end of the Edo Period in 1863.
1.3 miSW
Shinto shrine with a big garden and pond
Oyama Shrine, Kanazawa
34 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Kanazawa, Japan lies the tranquil Oyama Shrine, a site steeped in history and spiritual significance. This Shinto shrine, known for its unique blend of architectural styles, was established in the 1590s and later moved to its current location in...
1.1 miSW
Museum, Specialty museum
Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Traditional Arts and Crafts, Kanazawa
30 min walk • Nestled in the culturally rich city of Kanazawa, the Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Traditional Arts and Crafts is a testament to the region's deep-rooted artistic heritage. This museum serves as a vibrant showcase of Ishikawa Prefecture's traditional crafts, which...
1.3 miSW
Sleek museum with cultural art and relics
Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Art, Kanazawa
34 min walk • Nestled in the culturally rich city of Kanazawa, Japan, the Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Art stands as a beacon of traditional and contemporary artistry. This distinguished institution is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the unique artistic heritage of the...
1.3 miSW
Museum
National Crafts Museum, Kanazawa
34 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Kanazawa, a city known for its well-preserved Edo-era districts, art museums, and regional handicrafts, the National Crafts Museum stands as a modern sanctuary of traditional Japanese craftsmanship.
1.2 miSW
Canal
Tatsumi Canal, Kanazawa
30 min walk • The Tatsumi Canal is an 11 kilometer long canal built in the Edo period in the city of Kanazawa, Ishikawa Japan. A 8.7 kilometer portion of this canal was designated a National Historic Site of Japan in 2010.
~1760 ftSW
Temple
Toyokuni Shrine, Kanazawa
9 min walk • Toyokuni Shrine is a Shinto shrine located on Mount Utatsu in Higashi-Mikage-machi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. Under the shrine ranking system, it was listed as a village shrine. Its annual festival day is May 2.
1.3 miSW
Museum, History museum
Ishikawa Prefectural History Museum, Kanazawa
34 min walk • Ishikawa Prefectural History Museum is a prefectural museum in Kanazawa, Japan, dedicated to the history and culture of Ishikawa Prefecture. The three ICP red brick buildings date to 1909-14 and functioned first as the local arsenal, then after the Pacific War as the Kanazawa College of Art, before being converted into a museum in 1986.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Mount Utatsu?

Nearby attractions include Toyokuni Shrine, Kanazawa (9 min walk), sakuda, Kanazawa (17 min walk), Kanazawa Yasue Gold Leaf Museum, Kanazawa (17 min walk), Ohi Museum, Kanazawa (21 min walk).

How to get to Mount Utatsu by public transport?

The nearest stations to Mount Utatsu:

Bus

Higashiyama 3-chome • Lines: Ll (18 min walk)
Hashiba-cho • Lines: 16, Ll, Rl (21 min walk)