Time zone
GMT +09:00
No time difference
Currency
Japanese Yen
1MYR = 39.11JPY
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
(58) • 2K+ booked
RM 25.59
Tours • From Kanazawa
Shirakawa-go & Gokayama and Hida Takayama Bus Tour (From Kanazawa)
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★ 4.8
(385) • 8K+ booked
From
RM 306.79
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Tours • From Kanazawa
World Heritage Shirakawa-go and Kanazawa Day Tour
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★ 4.9
(139) • 2K+ booked
From
RM 307.00
Tours • From Kanazawa, Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto
Shirakawago and Kanazawa Day Tour and optional bullet train
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★ 4.6
(23) • 400+ booked
From
RM 269.65
Tours • From Kanazawa
Tateyama Kurobe Snow Wall 2026 Festival 1 Day Bus Tour from Kanazawa
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★ 4.7
(7) • 200+ booked
RM 511.35
Cultural experiences • Kanazawa
Kanazawa: Kenrokuen Tea Ceremony Experience
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Up to 3 hrs
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★ 5.0
(8) • 100+ booked
RM 140.65
Tours • From Nagoya
2D1N Shirakawago & Takayama & Kanazawa Bus Tour from Nagoya
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★ 4.6
(65) • 2K+ booked
RM 820.00
Tours • From Kanazawa
1 Day Tour from Kanazawa & Toyama: Snow Wall and Mysterious Valley
Small group
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★ 5.0
(6) • 100+ booked
RM 958.75
Tours • From Kanazawa
From Kanazawa: Amaharashi Coast, Big Buddha and Shokawa River Cruise
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★ 5.0
(2) • 50+ booked
RM 760.59
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Cultural experiences • Kanazawa
VASARA Kimono and Yukata Rental in Kanazawa
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English guided
7+ hrs
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★ 4.8
(44) • 1K+ booked
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RM 111.95
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Tours • Kanazawa
Kanazawa Private & Personalized Hidden Gems Walking Tour
Private tour
Small group
Private group
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★ 4.8
(39) • 300+ booked
RM 253.25
Tours • From Kanazawa
From Kanazawa: Shirakawa-go, Gokayama and Wood Carving Village
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★ 4.9
(15) • 200+ booked
From
RM 760.59
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
(547) • 30K+ booked
From
RM 128.00
Buy tickets and get 10 off Japan attractions
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RM 176.00
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Rail passes • From Tokyo
JR Hokuriku Arch Pass
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★ 4.7
(2,018) • 60K+ booked
RM 763.00
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Rail passes • From Osaka
JR Kansai Hokuriku Area Pass
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★ 4.8
(1,167) • 20K+ booked
From
RM 485.75
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Rail passes • From Takayama
JR Takayama-Hokuriku Area Tourist Pass
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★ 4.8
(4,287) • 80K+ booked
From
RM 506.20
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Buses • Osaka
Highway Bus from Osaka to Takayama
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★ 4.9
(20) • 400+ booked
From
RM 127.85
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Car rentals • Kanazawa
Kanazawa car rentals | Choose from multiple car models
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800+ booked
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RM 302
RM 335.39
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Hotels in Kanazawa
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Kanazawa travel guide
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Reviews of Kanazawa activities
Kenza ****
2025-08-29 04:47:36
Fantastic 5.0
We had a wonderful time at the tea ceremony, which was led by a very professional woman. The ceremony was conducted in French, which was a real plus. Everything was perfect, and I highly recommend this activity during your stay in Kanazawa.
ThucAnh ******
2026-01-11 17:43:04
Fantastic 5.0
The staff were friendly and professional. They carries so many beautiful kimono and accessories. So it is worth it to buy the more premium plan. We are very happy with their service.
Klook User
2025-10-15 08:28:16
Fantastic 5.0
What a fantastic time. The owner/instructor was great, such a joyous energy. The class exceeded our expectations, it did not just feature sushi but also side dishes and a local specialty. I have never been a huge tamago fan but I guess I just had never made my own. So delicious and doable at home. So happy we took it, cannot recommend it any higher. A must book.
Sharfie ***
2025-08-17 13:19:00
Fantastic 5.0
Amazing photography, also went above and beyond on the 35C day by giving us wet towels and water while we had our photoshoot.
Would definitely book again.
Amazing experience and location.
CHENG *******
2026-02-06 23:14:15
Fantastic 5.0
This is a highly recommended package, perfect for a simple visit to the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa (excluding special exhibitions, but you can see the iconic exhibition "The Swimming Pool"), as well as Kenrokuen Garden, Kanazawa Park, and the Nomura Samurai House. Plus, you can adjust your schedule, with two days to explore at your leisure. Just remember not to add it to Apple Wallet, as it won't read properly; use the original QR code.
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.
Joshua ***********
2026-01-27 12:19:11
Fantastic 5.0
We had a great experience on the Shirakawa-go, Kenrokuen, and Higashi-Chaya tour. The pace was a bit rushed, but it was exactly what we needed to see all the highlights in just one day. We also really appreciated that the tour started and ended exactly on time.
Huge thanks to our guide Cesar for a very thorough tour, clear instructions, and helpful sightseeing tips. He did a great job keeping everyone on schedule. Shout-out as well to Ikeda-san, our bus driver, for driving safely despite the heavy snow and for kindly lending us his umbrella.
The tour operator was also very responsive to our questions on WhatsApp, which made everything smoother. Overall, a well-organized tour and a great option if you want to cover a lot in one day.
Lee ********
2026-01-25 09:37:44
Fantastic 5.0
Such a great tour with good enthusiastic guide 小Xi and safe Japanese driver. Big coach was clean and comfortable. The scenery along the way was beautiful. Everything went well. We were very lucky to have a guide who spoke clearly and gave detailed instructions, information and recommendations both verbally and through WhatsApp. The itinerary was excellent with sufficient time at every stop. The tour is self-guided so we enjoyed the flexibility to do what we want and roam around freely based on the many places suggested by 小Xi who WhatsApp the exact location on Google maps to us. He also provided maps and gave food suggestions. We stayed at Hotel MyStays Kanazawa. Rooms are clean and new but very small. Double bed is also very small for two people. Best to ask for twin beds when booking this tour. Breakfast at the hotel was great with a wide spread of local and continental food. Overall we enjoyed this tour very much. Highly recommend this over a day tour to Shirakawago/Takayama.
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