Ishikawa Prefecture Offers Drone Footage of Kenrokuen Garden and Other Locations Free of Charge for Program Use

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  • Ishikawa Prefecture Offers Drone Footage of Kenrokuen Garden and Other Locations Free of Charge for Program Use
  • Ishikawa Prefecture is providing drone footage filmed by prefectural staff free of charge as material for programs. The footage includes locations where aerial photography permits are difficult to obtain, such as Kenrokuen Garden in autumn and Kanazawa Castle in full bloom, and is available on the official Ishikawa Prefecture YouTube channel.
  • Source: PR Times
  • Date: June 9, 2026

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Ishikawa Prefecture is providing drone footage filmed by prefectural staff free of charge as material for programs. The footage includes locations where aerial photography permits are difficult to obtain, such as Kenrokuen Garden in autumn and Kanazawa Castle in full bloom, and is available on the official Ishikawa Prefecture YouTube channel.

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Ishikawa Prefecture Offers Drone Footage of Kenrokuen Garden and Other Locations Free of Charge for Program Use (June 9, 2026), PR Times
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PR Times
Date
June 9, 2026
Ishikawa Prefecture is providing drone footage filmed by prefectural staff free of charge as material for programs. The footage includes locations where aerial photography permits are difficult to obtain, such as Kenrokuen Garden in autumn and Kanazawa Castle in full bloom, and is available on the official Ishikawa Prefecture YouTube channel.

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  • 📰 Published: June 9, 2026 at 18:03
  • 🔍 Collected: June 9, 2026 at 09:21
  • 🤖 AI Analyzed: June 12, 2026 at 16:52 (79h 31m after Collected)
Ishikawa Prefecture is releasing drone footage, filmed by prefectural staff in various locations within the prefecture, on the "Official Ishikawa Prefecture Channel" on YouTube. This footage can be used free of charge as material for travel shows, news programs, and other broadcasts, provided that "Source: Official Ishikawa Prefecture Channel" is indicated. We encourage you to utilize this resource.

*We would appreciate your cooperation in helping us understand usage examples.

List of Available Footage Materials
Please see here (10 videos as of June 8, 2026, with more to be added).
Official Ishikawa Prefecture YouTube Channel "Ishikawa Prefectural Government Drone Team"

Examples of Footage Materials
The footage includes locations where obtaining aerial photography permits is difficult, such as Kenrokuen Garden in autumn, Kanazawa Castle in full bloom with cherry blossoms, and the interior of a railway tunnel. We would like to introduce videos from this collection that have been used in national broadcast programs.

■ Kenrokuen Garden in Autumn (Playback time: 2 minutes 24 seconds)

■ Kanazawa Castle and Kenrokuen Garden in Full Bloom with Cherry Blossoms (Playback time: 2 minutes 25 seconds)

■ Noto Railway, Notojima Aquarium, and Scenery of Noto (Playback time: 5 minutes 51 seconds)

How to Use
In accordance with the Ishikawa Prefecture Official Social Media Operation Policy, the footage can be used free of charge by indicating "Source: Official Ishikawa Prefecture Channel."

While not mandatory, to help us understand usage, please contact the Public Relations Group of the Strategic Public Relations Division via email with details such as the footage used, broadcast program, and scheduled broadcast date and time.

Footage Materials Without Subtitles
If you require footage without subtitles, please contact the Public Relations Group of the Strategic Public Relations Division via email.

FAQ

What kind of content is included in Ishikawa Prefecture's drone footage?

The footage includes drone shots of various landscapes within Ishikawa Prefecture, such as Kenrokuen Garden in autumn, Kanazawa Castle in full bloom with cherry blossoms, and the interior of a railway tunnel, including locations where aerial photography permits are difficult to obtain.

How can the video materials be used?

As long as "Source: Official Ishikawa Prefecture Channel" is indicated, the materials can be used free of charge for travel shows, news programs, and other broadcasts.

Where can I view the video materials?

They are available on the "Official Ishikawa Prefecture Channel" on YouTube. As of June 8, 2026, 10 videos are available, with more planned for addition.

Is it necessary to report the usage of the footage?

While not mandatory, to help us understand usage, we would appreciate it if you could contact the Public Relations Group of the Strategic Public Relations Division via email with details such as the footage used, broadcast program, and scheduled broadcast date and time.

Can I obtain footage without subtitles?

If you require footage without subtitles, please contact the Public Relations Group of the Strategic Public Relations Division via email.