Time zone
GMT +09:00
No time difference
Currency
Japanese Yen
1EUR = 181.55JPY
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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Tours • From Kanazawa
Shirakawa-go & Gokayama or Hida Takayama Bus Tour (From Kanazawa)
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★ 4.8
(476) • 9K+ booked
€ 86.65
Attraction passes • Kanazawa
Kenrokuen Garden Admission Ticket
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★ 4.7
(14) • 700+ booked
€ 1.79
Tours • From Kanazawa
One-day tour to the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route from Kanazawa
English guided
Free cancellation
★ 4.8
(68) • 1K+ booked
€ 121.19
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Tours • From Kanazawa, Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto
Shirakawago and Kanazawa Day Tour and optional bullet train
English guided
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★ 4.7
(49) • 700+ booked
€ 60.35
Attraction passes • Kanazawa
Kanazawa Castle Park Admission Ticket
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★ 5.0
(2) • 200+ booked
€ 1.79
Tours • From Nagoya
Nagoya World Heritage Shirakawa-go & Kanazawa Castle 2-Day Tour
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★ 4.6
(69) • 2K+ booked
€ 163.89
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Tours • From Kanazawa
World Heritage Shirakawa-go and KanazawaTour by Professional guide
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English guided
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★ 4.9
(161) • 2K+ booked
€ 103.15
Tours • Kanazawa
Shirakawa-go UNESCO Heritage Winter Tour
Private tour
English guided
Free cancellation
★ 3.0
(2) • 50+ booked
€ 115.29
Tours • From Kanazawa
Noto Peninsula Full-Day Exploration with 8 Scenic Spots
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★ 4.0
(2)
€ 109.49
Summer deal
Cultural experiences • Kanazawa
VASARA Kimono and Yukata Rental in Kanazawa
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English guided
7+ hrs
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★ 4.8
(55) • 1K+ booked
€ 26.55
30 off
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Tours • From Kanazawa
Kamikochi One-day Summer & Autumn Tour
Free cancellation
★ 5.0
(3) • New Activity
€ 64.05
Tours • Kanazawa
Kanazawa Private & Personalized Hidden Gems Walking Tour
Private tour
Small group
English guided
Private group
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★ 4.8
(42) • 400+ booked
€ 60.99
Transport in Kanazawa
Rail passes • From Kanazawa
JR Thunderbird train ticket (Osaka/Kyoto to Kanazawa)
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★ 4.6
(606) • 30K+ booked
€ 28.39
Summer deal
€ 39.75
10 off deal
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Rail passes • From Takayama
JR Takayama-Hokuriku Area Tourist Pass
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★ 4.8
(4,340) • 90K+ booked
€ 112.35
JPY2,800 off
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Rail passes • From Osaka
JR Kansai Hokuriku Area Pass
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★ 4.8
(1,196) • 20K+ booked
€ 107.79
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€ 198.59
10 off deal
Car rentals • Kanazawa
Kanazawa car rentals | Choose from multiple car models
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1K+ booked
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€ 40
€ 46.39
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Buses • Osaka
Highway Bus from Osaka to Takayama
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★ 4.8
(24) • 500+ booked
€ 27.55
Hotels in Kanazawa
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Hotels • Kanazawa
OMO5 Kanazawa Katamachi by Hoshino Resorts
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★ 4.5
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Reviews of Kanazawa activities
Cynthia **********
2026-04-27 15:53:06
Great 4.0
Good and clean hotel. Very nice and polite staff. Parking is limited. They provide an alternative (relatively cheap 1.400 24h) but you have to walk 4 min.
Lincoln ***
2026-02-15 03:36:03
Fantastic 5.0
Conveniently situated nearby a lot of unique stores like a german bakery. The ambiance is also nice.
Thuc ***********
2026-04-02 01:14:31
Fantastic 5.0
great location in between Kanazawa station, central shopping and dining area and tourist attractions. staff was friendly and helpful
Wong ***
2026-06-07 23:46:39
Fantastic 5.0
The hotel is about a 5-minute walk from Kanazawa Station, making it incredibly convenient to explore Kanazawa by bus from the station. Although the hotel seems a bit older, the rooms appear to have been renovated and are very clean. As for breakfast, unlike typical hotels that only offer traditional Japanese and Western options, this hotel's breakfast is more like a high-end Western restaurant, even featuring ice cream and a chocolate fountain. The next time I visit Kanazawa, this hotel will definitely be my first choice.
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!
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.
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.
Kapadia *******
2026-03-29 00:58:36
Fantastic 5.0
Amazing experience. It looks like a pretty new and well maintained property. I was travelling with my parents and they were skeptical of staying at a 3/4 star property but believe me this is a 5 star experience. 100% one of the best stays I had across Japan. The location is perfect, very close to Kanazawa station. there are plenty of coffee shops and restaurants (both chains and local) walkable from here. The hotel has free access to a coffee machine and soda/ soft drinks the entire time, and free access to certain alcoholic beverages from 11 am to 8 pm for all hotel guests. the service is amazing, staff is friendly and helpfull. There is a full stocked kitchenette in the room and most of basic kitchen utensils are available. I didnt try their breakfast because I liked to cook it myself in my room. I would definitely stay here again.
WU ******
2026-02-06 23:40:56
Fantastic 5.0
This is truly a great location, convenient for self-catering families. There's a dumpling restaurant, an izakaya-like place, and a seafood restaurant downstairs, so you don't have to worry about going hungry or crossing a big road. Although the room isn't very big, the distance is great, especially the service staff who are fantastic. The 2nd-floor bathhouse can be filled with hot and cold water and has massage chairs, and it's clean everywhere.
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