Ishikawa Ongakudō, Kanazawa

Name: Ishikawa Ongakudō
Address: Kanazawa, Japan
Telephone: +81 76-232-8111

#18 among attractions in Kanazawa

Concerts and shows, Concert hall

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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. ()

Local name: 石川県立音楽堂 Completed: 2001 (24 years ago)Coordinates: 36°34'36"N, 136°38'53"E

Address

Kanazawa Japan

Contact

+81 76-232-8111

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Day trips

Ishikawa Ongakudō – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Ishikawa Ongakudō?

Nearby attractions include Hotel Nikko Kanazawa, Kanazawa (2 min walk), Jin ze shi min yun shu cun, Kanazawa (19 min walk), Oyama Shrine, Kanazawa (23 min walk), Nomura Samurai House, Kanazawa (23 min walk).

How to get to Ishikawa Ongakudō by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ishikawa Ongakudō:

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)