The Mitsuboshi Kaidou, or “Three-Star Road,” is an area located in Japan’s Chubu region, encompassing Kanazawa in Ishikawa Prefecture, Nanto City in Toyama Prefecture, Shirakawa Village and Takayama City in Gifu Prefecture and Matsumoto City in Nagano Prefecture.
Often overlooked on most tourist’s radar, the Mitsuboshi Kaidou is a sprawling area filled with an amazing array of cultural attractions, natural beauty, world heritage sites and recognized Japanese national treasures.
Despite its name, there’s no strict direction to follow on this “road.” To help you plot your way, here are our top six things to see and do on the Mitsuboshi Kaidou.
