Time zone
GMT +09:00
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Currency
Japanese Yen
1EUR = 185.58JPY
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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★ 4.7
(40) • 1K+ booked
€ 5.55
Tours • From Kanazawa
Shirakawa-go & Gokayama and Hida Takayama Bus Tour (From Kanazawa)
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★ 4.8
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Tours • From Kanazawa
World Heritage Shirakawa-go and Kanazawa Day Tour
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★ 4.9
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Tours • From Kanazawa, Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto
Shirakawago and Kanazawa Day Tour and optional bullet train
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★ 4.6
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€ 60.15
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
€ 107.79
Tours • From Nagoya
2D1N Shirakawago & Takayama & Kanazawa Bus Tour from Nagoya
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★ 4.6
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€ 181.35
Tours • From Kanazawa
From Kanazawa: Shirakawa-go, Gokayama and Wood Carving Village
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★ 4.9
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Cultural experiences • Kanazawa
Kanazawa: Kenrokuen Tea Ceremony Experience
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Up to 3 hrs
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★ 5.0
(8) • 50+ booked
€ 29.65
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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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
(39) • 300+ booked
€ 54.55
Tours • Kanazawa
Shirakawa-go UNESCO Heritage Winter Tour
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Small group
English guided
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★ 3.0
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€ 108.45
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
€ 202.09
Transport in Kanazawa
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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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€ 26.95
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Rail passes • From Tokyo
JR Hokuriku Arch Pass
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★ 4.7
(1,999) • 60K+ booked
€ 173.15
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Rail passes • From Takayama
JR Takayama-Hokuriku Area Tourist Pass
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Rail passes • From Osaka
JR Kansai Hokuriku Area Pass
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Buses • Osaka
Highway Bus from Osaka to Takayama
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Car rentals • Kanazawa
Kanazawa car rentals | Choose from multiple car models
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Hotels in Kanazawa
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Reviews of Kanazawa activities
Yeung ********
2025-10-01 05:28:30
Fantastic 5.0
Breakfast: Simple but delicious
Transportation Convenience: Close to major attractions, 15-20 minutes from Kanazawa Station
Cleanliness: Very good
Service: Good, plus there's a spa where you can soak and watch the sunset
Li ****
2025-12-25 11:49:06
Fantastic 5.0
Highly recommended.
Hotel Location:
About a 10-minute walk from Kanazawa JR Station to the hotel.
Service:
The hotel front desk service is very enthusiastic, speaks clear English, and there are also staff members who can speak Chinese. The rooms are spacious and clean.
Breakfast:
The breakfast is excellent, mainly Japanese-style, and also has local specialties.
Recommended restaurants frequently visited by locals: Uogashi Syokudo Kanazawa Station Rinto (魚がし食堂 金沢駅 Rinto店), eat Hokuriku specialty raw fish, great value for money, the only drawback is that there will be queues. Honke Tonton tei (本家とんとん亭), authentic and professional tonkatsu (fried pork cutlet) restaurant, popular with locals.
Klook User
2025-11-11 00:35:34
Fantastic 5.0
This hotel was pleasant surprise. It provides a wonderful and cozy Japanese in experience (albeit in hotel format). It is excellently situated - walking distance from the Omicho Market, the Higashi Chaya, the Oyama Shrine, the Kanazawa Castle area and Kenrokuen.
Klook User
2026-01-10 10:10:47
Fantastic 5.0
This was an excellent hotel through all the points. It was literally right next to Kanazawa station to catch the train as well as the buses. There's a mall next door with lots of shopping and food. The rooms were pretty big and spacious. The bathroom had a full size tub. I think the only downside for me was the breakfast was a bit pricey for the options they had. I would definitely stay here again if I am in the area.
Klook User
2026-01-15 22:05:29
Fantastic 5.0
The hotel is fairly close to the station. It's clean. There's a vending machine on my room's floor.
Bobby ********
2025-12-14 13:50:46
Fantastic 5.0
Great location,near the station and seven-mart. Unlimited coffee everytime is exciting.
Klook用戶
2025-12-18 03:00:11
Fantastic 5.0
Super convenient, very close to JR and subway stations. The room I was assigned this time was very spacious. Even with my two suitcases open, there was still a lot of space. The room was also very clean, and the staff were polite and smiling. This is my second time staying at Smile Hotel, and I'm still very satisfied. I will definitely book Smile Hotel again next time I go to Japan.
周 **
2025-12-24 04:04:50
Fantastic 5.0
Unexpectedly beautiful and comfortable, I might consider becoming a JAL Hotel member. The location is convenient, the meals are very cost-effective, the service staff is energetic and elegant, the bed is very comfortable, the air conditioning is comfortable, with no noise or soundproofing issues. Although I booked very early, unfortunately, the third-party platform charged an extra handling fee, so the final deduction in NT dollars will be almost 10% more. In the future, I will only choose hotels that are not priced in US dollars to avoid being ripped off with deductions.
Ricky *****
2025-08-10 01:19:55
Fantastic 5.0
great accomodation, the room is large and it has onsen on the facility. the location is near Lanazawa station.
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