Time zone
GMT +09:00
No time difference
Currency
Japanese Yen
1JPY = 1.00JPY
Official languages
Japanese
Best time to visit
APR
Cherry blossom viewing
Recommended trip duration
2 days

Kanazawa
A visit to the attractions in Kanazawa entails a historical discovery of Japan's unique heritage. In every corner and district, this northwestern city in Ishikawa Prefecture boasts picturesque streetscapes and well-preserved relics dating back to the Edo Period. One of its finest attractions, Kanazawa Castle, draws tourists and locals to explore its restored grandeur, all the way to the towering Hashizume-mon gate, and into the serene gardens of Kenroku-en. Celebrated as one of the Three Great Gardens of Japan, the beauty of Kenroku-en blooms under any season. Nearby, rows of teahouses adorn the Higashi Chaya District, where geishas continue to entertain and retain traditional practices.
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Attraction passes • Kanazawa
Kanazawa Cultural Zone Pass
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★ 4.6
(69) • 2K+ booked
¥ 1,000
Tours • From Kanazawa
Shirakawa-go & Gokayama and Hida Takayama Bus Tour (From Kanazawa)
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★ 4.8
(398) • 8K+ booked
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¥ 12,000
Tours • From Kanazawa
One-day tour to the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route from Kanazawa
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50+ booked
¥ 17,000
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Tours • From Kanazawa
World Heritage Shirakawa-go and Kanazawa Day Tour
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English guided
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★ 4.9
(141) • 2K+ booked
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¥ 14,000
Tours • From Kanazawa, Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto
Shirakawago and Kanazawa Day Tour and optional bullet train
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★ 4.6
(25) • 400+ booked
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¥ 12,462
Tours • From Kanazawa
Tateyama Kurobe Snow Wall 2026 Festival 1 Day Bus Tour from Kanazawa
English guided
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★ 4.7
(7) • 200+ booked
¥ 20,000
Tours • From Nagoya
2D1N Shirakawago & Takayama & Kanazawa Bus Tour from Nagoya
English guided
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★ 4.6
(69) • 2K+ booked
¥ 24,750
Cultural experiences • Kanazawa
VASARA Kimono and Yukata Rental in Kanazawa
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7+ hrs
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★ 4.8
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¥ 4,378
Tours • From Kanazawa
1 Day Tour from Kanazawa & Toyama: Snow Wall and Mysterious Valley
Small group
English guided
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★ 5.0
(6) • 100+ booked
¥ 37,500
Tours • Kanazawa
Kanazawa Private & Personalized Hidden Gems Walking Tour
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Small group
English guided
Private group
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★ 4.8
(41) • 300+ booked
¥ 10,005
Tours • From Kanazawa
From Kanazawa: Shirakawa-go, Gokayama and Wood Carving Village
English guided
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★ 4.9
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¥ 29,750
Tours • From Kanazawa
From Kanazawa: Fukui's Stunning Cliffs, Island and Historical Port
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★ 5.0
(2)
¥ 31,625
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Rail passes • From Kanazawa
JR Thunderbird train ticket (Osaka/Kyoto to Kanazawa)
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★ 4.6
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¥ 5,000
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Rail passes • From Tokyo
JR Hokuriku Arch Pass
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★ 4.7
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¥ 30,000
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¥ 7,000
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Rail passes • From Osaka
JR Kansai Hokuriku Area Pass
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Rail passes • From Takayama
JR Takayama-Hokuriku Area Tourist Pass
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★ 4.8
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¥ 19,800
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Buses • Osaka
Highway Bus from Osaka to Takayama
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★ 4.9
(21) • 400+ booked
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¥ 5,000
Car hire • Kanazawa
Kanazawa car hire | Choose from multiple car models
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¥ 7,701
¥ 10,268
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Hotels in Kanazawa
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2025-12-03 00:48:49
Fantastic 5.0
seat reservation process: Easy to do and well worth booking seats.
price: Was a great price to do the whole trip in one go, changed trains at the station half way to our destination and no problems.
pass area coverage: Great views of the country side and had great internet coverage so could still keep in contact with people.
CherryLou ********
2026-02-18 09:20:09
Fantastic 5.0
Booking the Hokuriko Arch Pass on Klook was smooth and convenient. The pass was easy to book in the app and I received my voucher 7 days after i booked. i exchanged the voucher at Narita Airport and they gave me the actual pass which i can use unlimited on all JR east/west lines around tokyo and hokuriko region for 7 days. It was also convenient and easy to book Hokuriko shinkansen on our preferred time and date with reserved seats. Totally worth it! The only downside we had was the pass sometimes are not being recognized on some stations, it wont allow us to pass so we needed to go through the manned gate , but other that that no problem. Will still book for sire to explore other areas in Hokuriko..
hsu *******
2025-09-11 12:11:23
Fantastic 5.0
If you're traveling in the Hokuriku region and prefer not to drive, a JR PASS is a great option for independent travel. You can choose to stay in one city for several nights, or use your JR PASS to take the Shinkansen for day trips to various cities in the Hokuriku area, which is very cost-effective. I visited Kanazawa, Shin-Takaoka, Takaoka, Amaharashi, Himi, Toyama, Unazuki Onsen, and Komatsu over four days, and it was very convenient.
Ung ******
2025-12-24 16:07:47
Fantastic 5.0
The exchange order was delivered on time within 4 days to me. Delivery from Taiwan to Malaysia by DHL. Such a fast service. I used the exchange order to exchange for the ticket at JR office at Kansai Airport. Very convenient and super worth it as it helped me to save.
Laureme ********
2025-11-16 21:59:09
Fantastic 5.0
Value for money as we went to many places. You can also use it on local JR Buses and trains. Will surely get again.
Yessenia *****
2026-02-27 02:03:01
Fantastic 5.0
We loved the bus. We took it from Takayama to Kanazawa. We stopped in Shirakawa-go and were able to see several parts of the place, we missed 2 or 3 things but we were happy with what we saw.
Zahirah ********
2025-12-27 01:44:48
Fantastic 5.0
Guides were very knowledgeable about the area and even the driver can speak English. It was snowing during our visit. The time given to explore the area was just nice, not too long or too short. The agent was also very helpful to accommodate to our dietary requirements. Recommended.
Klook 用戶
2026-02-13 15:29:26
Fantastic 5.0
The weather was great, and it was a fulfilling trip. I took some wonderful landscape photos. Yasushi was a fantastic guide. During the trip, I asked about the bear incident. I’m sorry my English isn’t very good—I was trying to make a joke to lighten the mood. I truly hope all disasters have passed and won’t happen again. Peace and safety are the most important things.
Joshua ***********
2026-01-27 12:19:11
Fantastic 5.0
We had a great experience on the Shirakawa-go, Kenrokuen, and Higashi-Chaya tour. The pace was a bit rushed, but it was exactly what we needed to see all the highlights in just one day. We also really appreciated that the tour started and ended exactly on time.
Huge thanks to our guide Cesar for a very thorough tour, clear instructions, and helpful sightseeing tips. He did a great job keeping everyone on schedule. Shout-out as well to Ikeda-san, our bus driver, for driving safely despite the heavy snow and for kindly lending us his umbrella.
The tour operator was also very responsive to our questions on WhatsApp, which made everything smoother. Overall, a well-organized tour and a great option if you want to cover a lot in one day.
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