Time zone
GMT +09:00
No time difference
Currency
Japanese Yen
1TWD = 4.98JPY
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.
See more
Explore Kanazawa
Things to do
Transport
Hotels
Top things to do in Kanazawa
Attraction passes • Kanazawa
Kanazawa Cultural Zone Pass
Instant confirmation
★ 4.7
(39) • 1K+ booked
NT$ 201
Tours • From Kanazawa
Shirakawa-go & Gokayama and Hida Takayama Bus Tour (From Kanazawa)
Book now for tomorrow
Instant confirmation
★ 4.8
(367) • 7K+ booked
From
NT$ 2,409
Tours • From Kanazawa
World Heritage Shirakawa-go and Kanazawa Day Tour
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
★ 4.9
(125) • 2K+ booked
From
NT$ 2,409
Tours • From Kanazawa, Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto
Shirakawago and Kanazawa Day Tour and optional bullet train
English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
★ 4.8
(13) • 300+ booked
From
NT$ 2,182
Tours • From Kanazawa
Tateyama Kurobe Snow Wall 2026 Festival 1 Day Bus Tour from Kanazawa
English guided
Free cancellation
★ 4.7
(7) • 200+ booked
NT$ 4,015
Tours • From Nagoya
2D1N Shirakawago & Takayama & Kanazawa Bus Tour from Nagoya
English guided
Free cancellation
★ 4.6
(62) • 1K+ booked
NT$ 6,415
Cultural experiences • Kanazawa
Kanazawa: Kenrokuen Tea Ceremony Experience
English guided
Up to 3 hrs
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
★ 5.0
(8) • 50+ booked
NT$ 1,104
Cultural experiences • Kanazawa
VASARA Kimono and Yukata Rental in Kanazawa
Book now for tomorrow
English guided
7+ hrs
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
★ 4.8
(43) • 1K+ booked
From
NT$ 879
20 off
Sale
Tours • From Kanazawa
From Kanazawa: Shirakawa-go, Gokayama and Wood Carving Village
English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
★ 4.9
(15) • 200+ booked
From
NT$ 5,973
Tours • From Kanazawa
From Kanazawa: Amaharashi Coast, Big Buddha and Shokawa River Cruise
English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
★ 5.0
(2)
NT$ 5,973
Tours • Kanazawa
Shirakawa-go UNESCO Heritage Winter Tour
Private tour
Small group
Book now for tomorrow
English guided
Free cancellation
New Activity
From
NT$ 4,040
Klook's choice
Tours • Kanazawa
Kanazawa Private & Personalized Hidden Gems Walking Tour
Private tour
Small group
English guided
Private group
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
★ 4.8
(39) • 300+ booked
NT$ 2,013
Transport in Kanazawa
Special offer
Rail passes • From Kanazawa
JR Thunderbird train ticket (Osaka/Kyoto to Kanazawa)
Instant confirmation
★ 4.6
(535) • 30K+ booked
From
NT$ 1,002
NT$ 1,004
Buy tickets and get 10 off Japan attractions
Free 3GB eSIM (worth JP¥1,200)
Special offer
Rail passes • From Tokyo
JR Hokuriku Arch Pass
Book now for today
Instant confirmation
★ 4.7
(1,997) • 60K+ booked
NT$ 5,968
Buy tickets and get 10 off Japan attractions
Special offer
Rail passes • From Takayama
JR Takayama-Hokuriku Area Tourist Pass
Instant confirmation
★ 4.8
(4,274) • 80K+ booked
From
NT$ 3,975
JPY2,800 off
Buy tickets and get 10 off Japan attractions
Free 3GB eSIM (worth JP¥1,200)
Special offer
NT$ 1,392
Buy tickets and get 10 off Japan attractions
Free 3GB eSIM (worth JP¥1,200)
Special offer
Rail passes • From Osaka
JR Kansai Hokuriku Area Pass
Free cancellation
Book now for today
Instant confirmation
★ 4.8
(1,163) • 20K+ booked
From
NT$ 3,807
Buy tickets and get 10 off Japan attractions
Buses • Osaka
Highway Bus from Osaka to Takayama
Book now for tomorrow
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
★ 4.8
(19) • 400+ booked
From
NT$ 1,004
Special offer
Car rentals • Kanazawa
Kanazawa car rentals | Choose from multiple car models
Instant confirmation
800+ booked
From
NT$ 1,371
Hotels in Kanazawa
From
NT$ 2,147
From
NT$ 1,292
From
NT$ 2,312
From
NT$ 1,139
From
NT$ 851
From
NT$ 2,566
From
NT$ 2,062
From
NT$ 2,824
From
NT$ 1,012
From
NT$ 1,766
From
NT$ 1,112
From
NT$ 3,127
Kanazawa travel guide
Travel essentials
Malcolm Koh
Klook Team
Things to do
Transport
Malcolm Koh
Transport
Things to do
Klook Team
Transport
Things to do
Klook Team
Reviews of Kanazawa activities
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 User
2026-01-13 01:20:08
Fantastic 5.0
Aiko was fabulous. She spoke very good English, Spanish, Japanese, and others. She was entertaining and educational making custom materials that enhanced the experience. The tour was a great way to see the village, garden, and gisha district, and to make candy and a gold leaf post card. I recommend the full day optiin. Best way to see it all.
Anna ******
2026-01-10 23:06:50
Fantastic 5.0
This day trip was very well organized and made it easy to visit Shirakawago without worrying about transportation. Shirakawago itself was stunning, especially the traditional gassho-zukuri houses, which felt like stepping into a postcard. The schedule was smooth and gave enough time to explore, take photos, and enjoy the scenery at a relaxed pace.
Wei ************
2025-11-12 13:46:17
Fantastic 5.0
Guide was Ricky and he was helpful and generous with recommendations on what to look out and what local food to eat. We reached all 3 places on time and there was sufficient free time to explore around. The trip also includes a night stay at a hotel at Kanazawa, thank you!
Klook User
2025-12-20 08:44:54
Fantastic 5.0
I had an absolutely brilliant time during this tour! Our tour guide was very insightful, knowledgeable, and knew the locals well! We were able to try some local handmade sweets as well as warm tea for free, while searching for all the little kittens around Inami! Stunning history and views. I'd highly recommend. The transfer for me heading from Kanazawa to Takayama was incredibly easy. They just took my bags to the other bus for me, I didnt have to lift a finger! I'd say the only con for me is booking with Klook, you annoyingly can't just book one ticket so I had to buy 1 adult and 1 child ticket even though it was just me :( so for any solo travellers reading this I'd recommend booking directly with the tour guide company instead for a better deal!
Cheung ********
2025-10-12 15:00:18
Fantastic 5.0
Gareth is excellent, nice and helpful and can take care of everyone during the trip.
Klook User
2025-09-24 09:47:48
Fantastic 5.0
Here’s a polished version you could post as a review:
---
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
We had a wonderful private walking tour in Kanazawa with our guide, Akari. The experience felt truly personalised and we loved being able to shape the tour around our interests. Akari was knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and such a delight to spend time with; her eagerness to share insights and answer our questions really deepened our understanding of the culture and sights. Having that context made everything so much more meaningful. We highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Kanazawa!
Klook User
2026-01-07 20:05:56
Fantastic 5.0
This tour was worth it and such a great deal for what you pay for. They have door to door service. Shirakawago, Takayama and the Hida No Sato museum was beautiful and a great look into the Japanese history and culture of that area. My guide, Moazzam, was super nice, informative, a good driver and didn't rush me. The experience is much better than being in a big tour group and it's around the same price. If you're in the area and thinking about booking this, do it. I would definitely book it again and would recommend others to do so.
Klook 用戶
2026-01-06 06:34:52
Fantastic 5.0
好,以下是很適合直接貼在 Klook 的英文評論版本(語氣自然、五星感、不過度浮誇):
I surprisingly had a wonderful experience on today’s Kanazawa tour. Our guide was extremely humorous, thoughtful, and knowledgeable. He patiently answered all of my questions and turned them into interesting and enjoyable discussions. He also shared many authentic local recommendations — and even take me to a truly local delicious curry!
Highly recommend requesting Gary and his professional team. They made the tour memorable and genuinely enjoyable.
Quick facts about Kanazawa
General info
