Time zone
GMT +09:00
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Currency
Japanese Yen
1MYR = 38.60JPY
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
(35) • 1K+ booked
RM 25.90
Tours • From Kanazawa
Shirakawa-go & Gokayama and Hida Takayama Bus Tour (From Kanazawa)
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★ 4.8
(359) • 7K+ booked
From
RM 310.85
Tours • From Kanazawa
World Heritage Shirakawa-go and Kanazawa Day Tour
English guided
Free cancellation
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★ 4.9
(117) • 2K+ booked
From
RM 310.85
Tours • From Kanazawa, Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto
Shirakawago and Kanazawa Day Tour and optional bullet train
English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
200+ booked
From
RM 327.00
Tours • From Kanazawa
Tateyama Kurobe Snow Wall 2026 Festival 1 Day Bus Tour from Kanazawa
English guided
Free cancellation
★ 4.7
(7) • 100+ booked
RM 518.09
Tours • From Kanazawa
From Kanazawa: Shirakawa-go, Gokayama and Wood Carving Village
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English guided
Free cancellation
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★ 4.9
(15) • 200+ booked
From
RM 770.65
Tours • From Nagoya
2D1N Shirakawago & Takayama & Kanazawa Bus Tour from Nagoya
English guided
Free cancellation
★ 4.6
(60) • 1K+ booked
RM 834.00
Year End Sale
Cultural experiences • Kanazawa
VASARA Kimono and Yukata Rental in Kanazawa
English guided
7+ hrs
Free cancellation
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★ 4.8
(40) • 1K+ booked
From
RM 113.39
20 off
Sale
Tours • From Kanazawa
1 Day Tour from Kanazawa & Toyama: Snow Wall and Mysterious Valley
Small group
English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
★ 5.0
(6) • 100+ booked
RM 971.40
Tours • From Kanazawa
From Kanazawa: Amaharashi Coast, Big Buddha and Shokawa River Cruise
English guided
Free cancellation
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RM 770.65
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Tours • Kanazawa
Kanazawa Private & Personalized Hidden Gems Walking Tour
Private tour
Small group
English guided
Private group
Free cancellation
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★ 4.8
(39) • 300+ booked
RM 259.35
Tours • From Kanazawa, Takayama
Shirakawago & Takayama One-day UNESCO site & Historical Tour
Free cancellation
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★ 5.0
(4) • New Activity
RM 858.09
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
(528) • 30K+ booked
From
RM 130.00
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Free 3GB eSIM (worth JP¥1,200)
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RM 181.00
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Rail passes • From Tokyo
JR Hokuriku Arch Pass
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★ 4.7
(1,982) • 60K+ booked
RM 776.00
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Rail passes • From Takayama
JR Takayama-Hokuriku Area Tourist Pass
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★ 4.8
(4,264) • 80K+ booked
From
RM 512.90
JPY2,800 off
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Rail passes • From Osaka
JR Kansai Hokuriku Area Pass
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Free cancellation
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★ 4.8
(1,159) • 20K+ booked
From
RM 492.19
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Car rentals • Kanazawa
Kanazawa car rentals | Choose from multiple car models
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800+ booked
From
RM 178
Buses • Osaka
Highway Bus from Osaka to Takayama
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Free cancellation
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★ 4.9
(17) • 400+ booked
From
RM 129.55
Hotels in Kanazawa
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RM 207.52
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Kanazawa travel guide
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.
Bobby ********
2025-12-14 13:50:46
Fantastic 5.0
Great location,near the station and seven-mart. Unlimited coffee everytime is exciting.
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.
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.
張 **
2025-07-04 03:57:57
Fantastic 5.0
If you come to Kanazawa for tourism, I will recommend this hotel to everyone! It is very convenient to go to major tourist attractions in Kanazawa, and there is a bus stop just a few steps away. In short, you must stay in Kanazawa👍👍👍It is very cost-effective, there is a bathhouse in the hotel, the design is very stylish, the room is very comfortable, and the service is very good! ! !
scott *************
2025-09-14 21:52:04
Fantastic 5.0
good value good location friendly staff early bag drop available
WATANABE *****
2025-09-11 06:08:58
Fantastic 5.0
The hotel's location in front of the station was very convenient. We stayed as a family of three with a breakfast-included plan. The room size was just right, and the breakfast was delicious. I will definitely choose this hotel again when I go to Kanazawa.
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