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Shirakawa-go & Gokayama or Hida Takayama Bus Tour (From Kanazawa)
Tours • From Kanazawa

Shirakawa-go & Gokayama or Hida Takayama Bus Tour (From Kanazawa)

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4.8 / 5
(496) • 10K+ booked
₱ 6,531
Kenrokuen Garden Admission Ticket
Attraction passes • Kanazawa

Kenrokuen Garden Admission Ticket

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4.8 / 5
(18) • 1K+ booked
₱ 127
One-day tour to the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route from Kanazawa
Tours • From Kanazawa

One-day tour to the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route from Kanazawa

English guided
Free cancellation
4.8 / 5
(74) • 1K+ booked
₱ 9,135
Shirakawago and Kanazawa Day Tour and optional bullet train
Klook's choice
Tours • From Kanazawa, Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto

Shirakawago and Kanazawa Day Tour and optional bullet train

English guided
Free cancellation
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4.7 / 5
(56) • 900+ booked
₱ 4,560
World Heritage Shirakawa-go and  KanazawaTour by Professional guide
Klook's choice
Tours • From Kanazawa

World Heritage Shirakawa-go and KanazawaTour by Professional guide

English guided
Free cancellation
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4.9 / 5
(163) • 2K+ booked
From
₱ 7,149
Shirakawago & Takayama Full Day Tour from Kanazawa
Klook's choice
Tours • From Kanazawa

Shirakawago & Takayama Full Day Tour from Kanazawa

English guided
Free cancellation
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4.8 / 5
(11) • 100+ booked
From
₱ 12,697
VASARA Kimono and Yukata Rental in Kanazawa
Cultural experiences • Kanazawa

VASARA Kimono and Yukata Rental in Kanazawa

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English guided
7+ hrs
4.8 / 5
(64) • 1K+ booked
₱ 1,912
Sale 30% off
1 Day Tour from Kanazawa: Kurobe Gorge and Unazuki Onsen
Klook's choice
Tours • From Kanazawa

1 Day Tour from Kanazawa: Kurobe Gorge and Unazuki Onsen

English guided
Free cancellation
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4.7 / 5
(6) • 50+ booked
₱ 12,788
From Kanazawa: Shirakawa-go, Gokayama and Wood Carving Village
Klook's choice
Tours • From Kanazawa

From Kanazawa: Shirakawa-go, Gokayama and Wood Carving Village

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English guided
Free cancellation
4.9 / 5
(25) • 300+ booked
From
₱ 12,788
Noto Peninsula Full-Day Exploration with 8 Scenic Spots
Tours • From Kanazawa

Noto Peninsula Full-Day Exploration with 8 Scenic Spots

Free cancellation
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4.3 / 5
(3)
₱ 9,077
Kanazawa Castle Park Admission Ticket
Attraction passes • Kanazawa

Kanazawa Castle Park Admission Ticket

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5.0 / 5
(4) • 300+ booked
₱ 127
Shirakawa-go UNESCO Heritage Winter Tour From Kanazawa
Tours • Kanazawa

Shirakawa-go UNESCO Heritage Winter Tour From Kanazawa

Private tour
English guided
Free cancellation
3.0 / 5
(2) • 50+ booked
₱ 9,192
JR Thunderbird train ticket (Osaka/Kyoto to Kanazawa)
Rail passes • From Kanazawa

JR Thunderbird train ticket (Osaka/Kyoto to Kanazawa)

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4.6 / 5
(621) • 40K+ booked
₱ 2,184
JR Hokuriku Area Pass
Rail passes • From Kanazawa

JR Hokuriku Area Pass

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4.8 / 5
(512) • 10K+ booked
₱ 3,058
Freebies
JR Takayama-Hokuriku Area Tourist Pass
Rail passes • From Takayama

JR Takayama-Hokuriku Area Tourist Pass

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4.8 / 5
(4.3K) • 90K+ booked
₱ 8,650
JPY2,800 off
JR Hokuriku Arch Pass
Rail passes • From Tokyo

JR Hokuriku Arch Pass

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4.7 / 5
(2.1K) • 60K+ booked
₱ 15,290
Freebies
JR Kansai Hokuriku Area Pass
Rail passes • From Osaka

JR Kansai Hokuriku Area Pass

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4.8 / 5
(1.2K) • 20K+ booked
₱ 8,301
Freebies
Kanazawa car rentals | Choose from multiple car models
Car rentals • Kanazawa

Kanazawa car rentals | Choose from multiple car models

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Free cancellation
E-drive
1K+ booked
From
₱ 2,771
/day
10% off
Highway Bus from Osaka to Takayama
Buses • Osaka

Highway Bus from Osaka to Takayama

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Free cancellation
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4.8 / 5
(24) • 600+ booked
₱ 2,184
Japan Buses Ticket
Buses • Tokyo

Japan Buses Ticket

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4.4 / 5
(20) • New Activity
₱ 1,589
Tokyo - Kanazawa Highway Bus Ticket
Buses • Kanazawa

Tokyo - Kanazawa Highway Bus Ticket

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New Activity
₱ 2,979

Hotels in Kanazawa

OMO5 Kanazawa Katamachi by Hoshino Resorts
Hotels • Kanazawa

OMO5 Kanazawa Katamachi by Hoshino Resorts

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4.5 / 5
(144) • 50+ booked
From
₱ 4,251.3
Mitsui Garden Hotel Kanazawa
Hotels • Kanazawa

Mitsui Garden Hotel Kanazawa

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4.8 / 5
(1.0K)
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₱ 4,245.7
Hotel Forza Kanazawa
Hotels • Kanazawa

Hotel Forza Kanazawa

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4.9 / 5
(1.0K) • 50+ booked
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₱ 2,514.8
Smile Hotel Premium Kanazawa Higashiguchi Ekimae
Hotels • Kanazawa

Smile Hotel Premium Kanazawa Higashiguchi Ekimae

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4.9 / 5
(364) • 50+ booked
From
₱ 2,764.3
Hotel INTERGATE KANAZAWA
Hotels • Kanazawa

Hotel INTERGATE KANAZAWA

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5.0 / 5
(1.0K)
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₱ 3,091.2
₱ 3,132.3
SOKI KANAZAWA
Hotels • Kanazawa

SOKI KANAZAWA

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4.7 / 5
(1.1K) • 50+ booked
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₱ 5,337.5
HOTEL MYSTAYS Kanazawa Castle
Hotels • Kanazawa

HOTEL MYSTAYS Kanazawa Castle

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4.7 / 5
(1.0K)
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₱ 1,872.9
Tokyu Stay Kanazawa
Hotels • Kanazawa

Tokyu Stay Kanazawa

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5.0 / 5
(940)
From
₱ 2,958.1
Dormy Inn Kanazawa Natural Hot Spring
Hotels • Kanazawa

Dormy Inn Kanazawa Natural Hot Spring

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4.5 / 5
(1.0K)
From
₱ 4,905
Smile Hotel Kanazawa Nishiguchi Ekimae
Hotels • Kanazawa

Smile Hotel Kanazawa Nishiguchi Ekimae

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4.6 / 5
(265)
From
₱ 1,892.9
KOKO HOTEL Kanazawa Station
Hotels • Kanazawa

KOKO HOTEL Kanazawa Station

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4.7 / 5
(753)
From
₱ 1,792.9
HOTEL MYSTAYS Kanazawa Katamachi
Hotels • Kanazawa

HOTEL MYSTAYS Kanazawa Katamachi

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4.1 / 5
(373)
From
₱ 1,743.7

Reviews of Kanazawa activities

Andre ****
2026-08-29 05:22:08
Fantastic 5.0
The value for money is good. Breakfast was nice, although we would have preferred more options for tourists. Also, breakfast only starts at 7am. The hotel offers an option to eat at the fish market. The restaurant's quality is very good; it's a good experience.
Usuario de Klook
2026-07-04 14:03:23
Fantastic 5.0
Hotel location: 10 minutes from the station and next to the market. Quite good. Service: Very friendly and attentive, excellent treatment. Cleanliness: Everything was super clean, tidy, and perfect. Transportation access: Metro entrance right in front. Bus service very close, and the train and bus station are just about a ten-minute walk away.
吳 **
2026-08-03 12:56:03
Fantastic 5.0
This hotel is very thoughtful and has a large public bath, though it's enclosed. It's very close to Xikou Station, just around the corner. The service is standard and all amenities are available for self-service on the first floor. If the price is good, I would choose to stay here again.
Klook User
2026-06-05 04:16:00
Fantastic 5.0
the best hotel!! the staff were so nice and helpful. The hotel is beautifully and aesthetically decorated, the breakfast is delicious and varied, and the rooms are amazing!
YY **
2026-05-26 00:44:55
Fantastic 5.0
a minimalistic muji-vibes hotel so well kept that it seems like it was built yesterday. bed was big compared to the usual. public bath was a delightful touch. fantastic location right opposite Omicho Market and ~15 min walk from the Kanazawa station.
Lo *********
2026-07-28 04:09:20
Great 4.0
The triple room was quite spacious, but when I asked the front desk for band-aids, they said they were out and hadn't restocked. I asked for three days straight and still didn't get any. Don't you think basic first-aid supplies like band-aids should be readily available? On the last day, they finally gave me two pieces of gauze and some medical tape. It seems like medical emergency supplies should be a basic amenity, right?
Hsiao *******
2026-09-03 11:57:57
Fantastic 5.0
It rained in the mountains, and my shoes got soaking wet and wouldn't dry. Staying at Tokyu Stay Hotel was amazing because, in addition to a washing machine, they also had a shoe dryer! It saved my shoes! I could also wash my dirty clothes. If you've booked breakfast, I recommend going early, as it can get crowded and you might have to wait, but the food is delicious!
he *******
2026-05-23 09:21:04
Fantastic 5.0
good location close to kanazawa Station , shopping and foods
林 **
2026-06-19 10:06:11
Fantastic 5.0
It's very close to Kanazawa Station, making it convenient for dining and shopping. The room is spacious enough to open two 28-inch suitcases. On the first day, two bottles of mineral water were provided, but on the second and third nights, the room wasn't cleaned and no water was given, though other amenities were replenished.

Kanazawa at a glance

When is the busiest time to visit Kanazawa?

Based on what travelers booked on Klook

Busier than usual Quieter than usual
+100%
+50%
Typical
-50%
-100%
+47%
Jan
Busiest +58%
Feb
+12%
Mar
+21%
Apr
+12%
May
+3%
Jun
-47%
Jul
-88% Quietest
Aug
-77%
Sep
-34%
Oct
+39%
Nov
+55%
Dec

Demand peaks in February (about 58% above a typical month) while August is far quieter (roughly 88% below a typical month), so expect heavy booking competition in February and much easier availability in August. Based on Klook historical booking data.

When is Kanazawa cheapest?

Find months that fit your budget.

$200
$175
$150
$125
$100
$75
Avg $111 Priciest $200 Cheapest $84
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun

Activities are typically cheapest in June at around USD 84, roughly 58% below the priciest month in August, so June offers better-value activity pricing — this also aligns with the quieter August period on demand. Based on Klook booking data, July 2025 – June 2026.

How far ahead should you book?

Plan ahead so you don’t miss out

1 daysLast-minute
9 daysTypical
23 daysEarly

Most travellers book about 9 days ahead, with a minority booking very last-minute (1 day) and some booking early (about 23 days); during February’s peak this means you should plan to secure tickets earlier than usual. Based on Klook booking data, February 2026 – July 2026.

Quick facts about Kanazawa

General info
  • Time zone

    No time difference

  • Currency

    1PHP = 2.52JPY

  • Official languages

  • Best time to visit

    Cherry blossom viewing

  • Recommended trip duration

What to know before visiting Kanazawa

Quick snapshot of Kanazawa’s travel rhythm

Kanazawa’s most-booked experiences on Klook are attraction passes, tours and cultural experiences, and bookings show a clear yearly rhythm with strong winter peaks and a quiet late summer. Demand concentrates in late winter and early winter months, while autumn and summer see much lighter booking activity.

Best times to visit based on demand and prices

Klook booking data shows demand peaks in February and drops to a trough in August. Prices, however, move differently: according to Klook data the priciest month is typically August, while the lowest typical prices appear in June. That means summer can feel relatively quiet but more expensive, whereas early summer (June) tends to offer lower prices and fewer crowds; February delivers the peak-season atmosphere if you want the busiest, most lively period.

Tips for travellers

Most visitors book activities about nine days ahead on average, so if you like a bit of planning aim to secure key tickets and tours a week or two before travel. For flexible or last-minute plans many experiences are still available a day out, while booking earlier helps in the busiest month (February) to avoid missing popular time slots. Use Klook to check attraction passes and guided tours early for peace of mind and simple booking management.

FAQs about Kanazawa

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