Komatsu (小松) is a city in Ishikawa prefecture, Japan. The construction equipment company of the same name was founded here and remains a major employer. Komatsu has developed into the second largest city of Ishikawa but at first glance has little to appeal to a casual tourist, unless you are a big fan of concrete. If you take the time to look deeper, however, you'll find that this little city has a lot to offer.
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EXPLORE KOMATSU is the city's official multilingual guide site.
1 Ishikawa Aviation Plaza (石川県立航空プラザ Ishikawa Kenritsu Kouku Puraza). If time permits, there is an interesting and free aircraft museum just opposite the airport, a short walk from the arrivals hall. It houses several exhibits on the history of Japanese aviation, and about a dozen actual (small) aircraft. The souvenir shop sells some unique souvenirs, largely based on the Sixth Air Group that occupies Komatsu Air Base (Komatsu Kichi), which shares the runway with the civilian airport. 2 Nata-dera Temple (那谷寺) (36 minutes by Komatsu Bus bound for Natadera from JR Komatsu Station. Get off at the Natadera bus stop and follow the signs). Mar-Nov daily 08:30-16:45, Dec-Feb daily 08:45-16:30.
1 Rojo Park (芦城公園 Rojō Kōen). Near city hall, this public park was once the grounds of a castle belonging to Maeda Toshitsune. Though the castle was torn down during the Meiji Era to make way for what is now Komatsu High School, the park remains. It is a very traditional Japanese garden with a tea house, waterfall, and series of ponds. While there are some nods to the design of Kenrokuen — the statue on the hill, the plum grove, a lantern over water — the garden is not as vast of stuffy as its northern counterpart. Expect to see families out for a stroll and more than a few stray cats.
Steak Ogawa (ステーキハウス小がわ), 2-111 Fukunomiya-Machi, ☏ +81 761-21-1829. Lunch starts at 11:30. A great place to eat a steak lunch or dinner. They cook the steak in front of your eyes and serve many delicious side items with the steak. Side items include vegetables, salad, rice, and miso soup. You'll also get ice cream for dessert with your choice of tea or coffee. 100g steak with sides ¥1800.
Aperitif Wine Bar (アペリティフ) (Across from the station and a little south, past the "Miss World" Club). This cozy wine bar offers one of the best happy hours in Ishikawa — half off any drink between 18:00 and 20:00. The bar master is friendly and enjoys practicing his English with customers. Wine selections come from Chile, Spain, France, and California, and are all solid. You can also custom-order cocktails and try umeshuu (plum liquor) or Nihon-shuu (Japanese liquor made from wheat, sweet potatoes, or whatever else ferments). Drinks ¥500-600.
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