Time zone
GMT +09:00
No time difference
Currency
Japanese Yen
1INR = 1.70JPY
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
(62) • 2K+ booked
₹ 587
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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Cultural experiences • Kanazawa
Kanazawa: Kenrokuen Tea Ceremony Experience
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Up to 3 hrs
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★ 5.0
(10) • 100+ booked
₹ 3,228
Tours • From Kanazawa
Tateyama Kurobe Snow Wall 2026 Festival 1 Day Bus Tour from Kanazawa
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★ 4.7
(7) • 200+ booked
₹ 11,738
Tours • From Kanazawa
One-day tour to the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route from Kanazawa
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Tours • From Nagoya
2D1N Shirakawago & Takayama & Kanazawa Bus Tour from Nagoya
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★ 4.6
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₹ 18,927
Cultural experiences • Kanazawa
VASARA Kimono and Yukata Rental in Kanazawa
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★ 4.8
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Tours • From Kanazawa
1 Day Tour from Kanazawa & Toyama: Snow Wall and Mysterious Valley
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★ 5.0
(6) • 100+ booked
₹ 22,008
Tours • From Kanazawa
From Kanazawa: Shirakawa-go, Gokayama and Wood Carving Village
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★ 4.9
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Tours • From Kanazawa
From Kanazawa: Amaharashi Coast, Big Buddha and Shokawa River Cruise
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★ 5.0
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₹ 17,460
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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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₹ 4,170
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JR Hokuriku Arch Pass
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★ 4.7
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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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Buses • Osaka
Highway Bus from Osaka to Takayama
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★ 4.9
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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
Klook User
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.
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.
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..
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.
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.
Klook User
2026-02-03 00:02:24
Fantastic 5.0
So happy we chose to use this bus service instead of the trains, we could very easily bring our large luggage without hassle. the drive was very scenic and smooth. The bus stops along the way for bathroom breaks. the bus is spacious and clean and the seats recline quite far back. We were lucky as our bus was almost empty but during busier times I suspect the bus would have more people. Overall very convenient way of getting from Kyoto to Kanazawa!
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.
Utente Klook
2025-11-06 08:55:51
Fantastic 5.0
Well-organized and welcoming hotel, excellent location for visiting the main attractions in Kanazawa!
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