Ishikawa Ongakudō, Kanazawa
Facts and practical information
Ishikawa Ongakudō is a concert hall in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. It opened in 2001 and has two principal performances spaces: the shoebox-style Concert Hall, which seats 1,560; and the Hōgaku Hall, with a capacity of 720, for traditional Japanese music, kabuki, and bunraku. The walls of the main auditorium are finished with urushi. Yoshinobu Ashihara was the architect with acoustic design by Nagata Acoustics, who trialled their concept with a 1:10 scale model. The organ, with sixty-nine stops, is by the Karl Schuke company. Orchestra Ensemble Kanazawa is the resident orchestra. ()
Ishikawa Ongakudō – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Kenroku-en, 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa Castle, Seisonkaku.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Ishikawa Ongakudō?
How to get to Ishikawa Ongakudō by public transport?
Train
- Kanazawa (3 min walk)
- Nanatsuya (13 min walk)
Bus
- Kanazawa Station Kenrokuen-guchi Bus Terminal and Kanazawa FORUS • Lines: Bus まちバス (4 min walk)
- 金沢駅 • Lines: 16, Ll, Rl (4 min walk)