Destinations · 石川県 · Chubu
Ishikawa
Ishikawa (石川県) is a prefecture in the Chubu region of Japan; its capital is Kanazawa (金沢市).
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Ishikawa in numbers
In 2025 about 886,000 foreign visitors came to Ishikawa — 18th of the 47 prefectures. They spent an average of 50,000 yen each in the prefecture and stayed 2.4 nights there on average.
Foreign guests accounted for 22.5% of all guest nights booked in Ishikawa in 2025, down 2.6% on 2024 and +117.6% against 2019.
Visitors from Italy are the most likely to include Ishikawa in a trip (20.0% did in 2025), followed by Spain (19.5%) and France (9.4%).
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Foreign visitors in 2025 | 886,000 (rank 18 of 47) |
| Average spend per visitor in the prefecture | 50,000 yen |
| Total spend by foreign visitors | 44.6 billion yen |
| Average nights spent in the prefecture | 2.4 |
| Foreign guest nights in 2025 (hotels, ryokan and other lodging) | 2,142,820 |
| Share of all guest nights that were foreign | 22.5% |
| Foreign guest nights vs 2024 | -2.6% |
| Foreign guest nights vs 2019 | +117.6% |
| Share of surveyed visitors who went to Ishikawa | 2.2% |
| Nationalities most likely to visit | Italy 20.0%, Spain 19.5%, France 9.4% |
Source: Japan Tourism Agency, Consumption Trend Survey for Foreigners Visiting Japan, 2025 annual (final), summary report (regional survey) (都道府県別 訪問者数・消費単価・旅行消費額・平均泊数（地域調査）). Period: 2025-01 to 2025-12. Unit: visitors_10k = 10,000 persons; spend_per_person_10k_yen = 10,000 yen; spend_100m_yen = 100 million yen; nights = average nights.
Source: Japan Tourism Agency, Overnight Travel Statistics Survey, 2025 annual (final) (都道府県別 延べ宿泊者数（外国人・全体）、2024年・2019年は同調査の各年確定値). Period: 2025-01 to 2025-12. Unit: guest nights (person-nights).
Source: Japan Tourism Agency, Consumption Trend Survey for Foreigners Visiting Japan, 2025 annual (final) (表6-1 都道府県別訪問率（全目的）). Period: 2025-01 to 2025-12. Unit: percent of respondents.
Climate in Ishikawa, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snowfall | Sun hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7°C (45°F) | 1°C (34°F) | 256 mm (10.1 in) | 67 cm | 62 |
| Feb | 8°C (46°F) | 1°C (34°F) | 163 mm (6.4 in) | 53 cm | 86 |
| Mar | 12°C (53°F) | 3°C (38°F) | 157 mm (6.2 in) | 13 cm | 145 |
| Apr | 17°C (63°F) | 8°C (47°F) | 144 mm (5.7 in) | 0 cm | 185 |
| May | 22°C (72°F) | 14°C (56°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) | 0 cm | 207 |
| Jun | 26°C (78°F) | 18°C (65°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) | 0 cm | 162 |
| Jul | 30°C (85°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 233 mm (9.2 in) | 0 cm | 167 |
| Aug | 31°C (88°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 179 mm (7.1 in) | 0 cm | 216 |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 232 mm (9.1 in) | 0 cm | 154 |
| Oct | 22°C (71°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 177 mm (7.0 in) | 0 cm | 152 |
| Nov | 16°C (61°F) | 8°C (47°F) | 251 mm (9.9 in) | 1 cm | 109 |
| Dec | 10°C (50°F) | 4°C (38°F) | 301 mm (11.9 in) | 24 cm | 69 |
Source: Japan Meteorological Agency, climatological normals (1991–2020) (station page). Snowfall is the monthly total of fresh snow.
Nearby prefectures
- Toyama Chubu region · capital Toyama
- Fukui Chubu region · capital Fukui
- Gifu Chubu region · capital Gifu
Sources
Official and primary sources used for this page. Checked October 8, 2026.
- Japan Tourism Agency, Consumption Trend Survey for Foreigners Visiting Japan, 2025 annual (final), summary report (regional survey) – 都道府県別 訪問者数・消費単価・旅行消費額・平均泊数（地域調査） — 2025-01 to 2025-12
- Japan Tourism Agency, Overnight Travel Statistics Survey, 2025 annual (final) – 都道府県別 延べ宿泊者数（外国人・全体）、2024年・2019年は同調査の各年確定値 — 2025-01 to 2025-12
- Japan Tourism Agency, Consumption Trend Survey for Foreigners Visiting Japan, 2025 annual (final) – 表6-1 都道府県別訪問率（全目的） — 2025-01 to 2025-12
- Japan Meteorological Agency, climatological normals (1991–2020) — monthly climatological normals 1991–2020
To cite or link to this page: Ishikawa — Japan Pocket Guide, https://japanpocketguide.com/prefectures/ishikawa/