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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.
Top things to do in Kanazawa
Kanazawa Cultural Zone Pass
Shirakawa-go & Gokayama and Hida Takayama Bus Tour (From Kanazawa)
World Heritage Shirakawa-go and Kanazawa Day Tour
Shirakawago and Kanazawa Day Tour and optional bullet train
2D1N Shirakawago & Takayama & Kanazawa Bus Tour from Nagoya
VASARA Kimono and Yukata Rental in Kanazawa
From Kanazawa: Shirakawa-go, Gokayama and Wood Carving Village
Kanazawa Private & Personalized Hidden Gems Walking Tour
Shirakawago & Takayama 1-Day Tour (Round Trip from Kanazawa)
From Kanazawa: Amaharashi Coast, Big Buddha and Shokawa River Cruise
1 Day Tour from Kanazawa: Eiheiji Temple and Fukui City Castle Town
Shirakawa-go & Takayama One-day Nature & Historical Tour
Transport in Kanazawa
JR Hokuriku Arch Pass
JR Thunderbird train ticket (Osaka/Kyoto to Kanazawa)
JR Takayama-Hokuriku Area Tourist Pass
JR Kansai Hokuriku Area Pass
Kanazawa car rentals | Choose from multiple car models
Highway Bus from Osaka to Takayama
Tokyo-Mt.Fuji-Shirakawago-Osaka 7 Day Pass
Hotels in Kanazawa
Kanazawa travel guide
Reviews of Kanazawa activities
Quick facts about Kanazawa
Local weather
℉℃Time zone
GMT +09:00
No time difference
Currency
Japanese Yen
1THB = 4.87JPY
Official languages
Japanese
Best time to visit
JUN
Hyakumangoku Matsuri Festival
OCT - NOV
View autumn leaves at Kenroku-en
APR
Cherry blossom viewing
Recommended trip duration
2 days
Flight time
13 hours
When departing from Los Angeles
