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Shirakawa-go & Gokayama or Hida Takayama Bus Tour (From Kanazawa)
Tours • From Kanazawa

Shirakawa-go & Gokayama or Hida Takayama Bus Tour (From Kanazawa)

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★ 4.8 (478) • 9K+ booked
US$ 90.55
One-day tour to the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route from Kanazawa
Tours • From Kanazawa

One-day tour to the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route from Kanazawa

English guided
Free cancellation
★ 4.8 (69) • 1K+ booked
US$ 126.65
Kenrokuen Garden Admission Ticket
Attraction passes • Kanazawa

Kenrokuen Garden Admission Ticket

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★ 4.7 (15) • 700+ booked
US$ 2.05
Shirakawago and Kanazawa Day Tour and optional bullet train
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Tours • From Kanazawa, Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto

Shirakawago and Kanazawa Day Tour and optional bullet train

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English guided
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★ 4.7 (49) • 700+ booked
US$ 63.20
Kanazawa Castle Park Admission Ticket
Attraction passes • Kanazawa

Kanazawa Castle Park Admission Ticket

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★ 5.0 (3) • 200+ booked
US$ 2.05
Nagoya World Heritage Shirakawa-go & Kanazawa Castle 2-Day Tour
Tours • From Nagoya

Nagoya World Heritage Shirakawa-go & Kanazawa Castle 2-Day Tour

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★ 4.6 (69) • 2K+ booked
US$ 195.95
World Heritage Shirakawa-go and  KanazawaTour by Professional guide
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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
From US$ 118.69
VASARA Kimono and Yukata Rental in Kanazawa
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
US$ 27.75
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Shirakawa-go UNESCO Heritage Winter Tour
Tours • Kanazawa

Shirakawa-go UNESCO Heritage Winter Tour

Private tour
English guided
Free cancellation
★ 3.0 (2) • 50+ booked
US$ 132.55
Noto Peninsula Full-Day Exploration with 8 Scenic Spots
Tours • From Kanazawa

Noto Peninsula Full-Day Exploration with 8 Scenic Spots

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★ 4.0 (2)
US$ 125.85
Kamikochi One-day Summer & Autumn Tour
Tours • From Kanazawa

Kamikochi One-day Summer & Autumn Tour

Free cancellation
★ 5.0 (3) • New Activity
US$ 73.65
Kanazawa Private & Personalized Hidden Gems Walking Tour
Tours • Kanazawa

Kanazawa Private & Personalized Hidden Gems Walking Tour

Private tour
Small group
English guided
Private group
Free cancellation
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★ 4.8 (43) • 400+ booked
US$ 63.95
JR Thunderbird train ticket (Osaka/Kyoto to Kanazawa)
Rail passes • From Kanazawa

JR Thunderbird train ticket (Osaka/Kyoto to Kanazawa)

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★ 4.6 (610) • 30K+ booked
US$ 32.29
JR Hokuriku Area Pass
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Rail passes • From Kanazawa

JR Hokuriku Area Pass

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★ 4.8 (504) • 10K+ booked
US$ 45.05
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JR Takayama-Hokuriku Area Tourist Pass
Summer deal
Rail passes • From Takayama

JR Takayama-Hokuriku Area Tourist Pass

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★ 4.8 (4,340) • 90K+ booked
US$ 127.89
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JR Kansai Hokuriku Area Pass
Summer deal
Rail passes • From Osaka

JR Kansai Hokuriku Area Pass

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★ 4.8 (1,197) • 20K+ booked
US$ 122.75
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JR Hokuriku Arch Pass
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Rail passes • From Tokyo

JR Hokuriku Arch Pass

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★ 4.7 (2,115) • 60K+ booked
US$ 226.09
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Kanazawa car rentals | Choose from multiple car models
Car rentals • Kanazawa

Kanazawa car rentals | Choose from multiple car models

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From US$ 46
US$ 53.25
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Highway Bus from Osaka to Takayama
Buses • Osaka

Highway Bus from Osaka to Takayama

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★ 4.8 (24) • 500+ booked
US$ 32.29
Kanazawa to Wakura Onsen - Japan Train Ticket
Train tickets • Kanazawa

Kanazawa to Wakura Onsen - Japan Train Ticket

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US$ 19.65

Hotels in Kanazawa

Hotel Forza Kanazawa
Hotels • Kanazawa

Hotel Forza Kanazawa

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★ 4.9 (1,003)
From US$ 33.60
US$ 33.93
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Mitsui Garden Hotel Kanazawa
Hotels • Kanazawa

Mitsui Garden Hotel Kanazawa

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★ 4.8 (1,024) • 50+ booked
From US$ 56.88
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OMO5 Kanazawa Katamachi by Hoshino Resorts
Hotels • Kanazawa

OMO5 Kanazawa Katamachi by Hoshino Resorts

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★ 4.5 (132) • 50+ booked
From US$ 80.42
Daiwa Roynet Hotel KANAZAWA MIYABI
Hotels • Kanazawa

Daiwa Roynet Hotel KANAZAWA MIYABI

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★ 4.5 (708)
From US$ 63.47
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Hotel Intergate Kanazawa
Hotels • Kanazawa

Hotel Intergate Kanazawa

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★ 5.0 (1,021)
From US$ 33.54
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SOKI KANAZAWA
Hotels • Kanazawa

SOKI KANAZAWA

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★ 4.7 (1,119)
From US$ 72.99
Tokyu Stay Kanazawa
Hotels • Kanazawa

Tokyu Stay Kanazawa

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★ 4.7 (878)
From US$ 47.48
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Hotel Nikko Kanazawa
Hotels • Kanazawa

Hotel Nikko Kanazawa

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★ 5.0 (1,012)
From US$ 99.52
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Onyado Nono Kanazawa
Hotels • Kanazawa

Onyado Nono Kanazawa

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★ 4.6 (946)
From US$ 89.79
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Smile Hotel Kanazawa Nishiguchi Ekimae
Hotels • Kanazawa

Smile Hotel Kanazawa Nishiguchi Ekimae

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★ 4.6 (252)
From US$ 30.62
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Hotel Kanazawa
Hotels • Kanazawa

Hotel Kanazawa

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★ 5.0 (663)
From US$ 53.10
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KOKO HOTEL Kanazawa Station
Hotels • Kanazawa

KOKO HOTEL Kanazawa Station

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★ 4.7 (737)
From US$ 27.44
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Reviews of Kanazawa activities

Klook客路用户
2026-04-25 08:39:08
Fantastic 5.0
This was my first time using Klook to buy a pass, and I was a bit nervous and unsure. Redemption Guide: We cleared customs at Terminal 2 at 12 PM, then took the free shuttle bus to Terminal 1. We went up to the second floor, where there's a JR station with a manned counter. Since it was a weekend, there weren't many people in line. A gentleman who spoke excellent Chinese (likely Chinese himself) was on duty, making communication very easy. We successfully redeemed our tickets for the JR Limited Express Thunderbird from Shin-Osaka to Tsuruga, and then transferred to the Shinkansen from Tsuruga to Kanazawa. We had seats for both, and there was no problem with our large luggage. Considering my 86-year-old mother, he suggested we allow a bit more transfer time in between, so we wouldn't have to rush to find the platform and catch our train in an unfamiliar place with two large suitcases. It added a little extra time, but everything went smoothly.
Tin *****
2026-05-09 14:25:34
Fantastic 5.0
it is very good and conveniace to visit that area. Especilly use together with Kansia area pass vist, Himeji, Kobe, Osaka, Kyoto, Toyama, Kanazawa.
Qiang *
2026-07-07 23:49:24
Fantastic 5.0
This pass is very convenient and has great value to ride JR pass. We just got our pass tocket from Tokyo station and booked seats to Itoigawa and Nagano for the 1st day to get familiar withbJR train and ticket system. We also reserved the ticket between Tokyo and Osaka on the 2nd and last day, which is the main purpose of this pass. Then, we used this pass to travel between Osaka and Kyoto for 2 days, where we ride every half hour express HARUKA
Abd *************
2026-06-04 10:51:22
Fantastic 5.0
We bought the 7 days rail pass for Kansai Hokuriku area. When we arrive at Kansai Airport, we used this pass to take a train from osaka airport to fukui . Of course you have to change train a few times but it is manageable for us even though we had three big luggage. We also took shinkansen from Fukui to Toyama and shin osaka to okayama. If you travel s lot within these 7 days, this pass is for you.however, if for only one trip, it is not worth it..
LAY ********
2026-07-23 03:08:51
Fantastic 5.0
Fast delivery. We received the exchange couple within few days. We went to Nagoya station to exchange the pass and also reserved our seats. We visited Gero, Shirakawago, Kanazawa, Fukui, Tsuruga. We took JR train, express bus and Shinkansen train. Very worth it
Yessenia *****
2026-02-27 02:03:01
Fantastic 5.0
We loved the bus. We took it from Takayama to Kanazawa. We stopped in Shirakawa-go and were able to see several parts of the place, we missed 2 or 3 things but we were happy with what we saw.
Usuario de Klook
2026-05-03 01:27:51
Fantastic 5.0
Tour was amazing, our guide Kana was super friendly and provided all the info in advance while on the way, so when you arrive you already know what to prioritize and have a map to go around easily. tour starts early but then, when you arrive, is not that crowded which is nice. Better to follow her recommendation and go to the observatory first, when I went after arrival was almost empty but one hour later it was super full and it continued like that the rest of the day. Lunch was great and nice opportunity to try a traditional lunch. Both places were honestly breathtaking and we were super lucky to have a super sunny day. Bus was also great and it honestly felt nice to not have to check 10 times the public info for transport to make sure I was going in the right direction :) . Overall I think the experience is definitely worth it if you are in the area!
郭 **
2026-05-11 16:44:11
Fantastic 5.0
First, I'd like to thank our tour guide, Ms. Anna, for leading us on the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route tour on May 8th. From the moment we boarded the bus, she provided very detailed explanations and repeated them in both Chinese and English. It seemed like if there were Japanese participants, she might have even explained it in Japanese again. She was able to explain the origins of everything, from the history of Tateyama and its scenic spots to the herbs on the Chizushi bento box, which was truly impressive. Furthermore, during the tour, she would always be the first to arrive at the meeting point, holding her flag high, and would frequently offer helpful tips, such as information on limited-edition local products, seating areas, recommended seating positions on public transport, crowd control, and perfect timing. In short, she is a truly admirable person. Regarding the attractions, I honestly feel we were very lucky. I initially thought it would be a day ruined by heavy rain, as it was pouring heavily on the way to Tateyama Station... My heart sank at that moment. I thought, "How are we going to enjoy anything like this?" However, from Tateyama Station onwards, the rain stopped. Then, at Murodo, at a crucial moment, there was only fog and wind, but the visibility was still very good, making the experience uniquely enjoyable. The fog even created a snow-like, yet not quite snowy, atmosphere. Besides our own group, I saw many other tourists having a great time. Later, at Daikanbo, there was no rain or fog when we were at the observation deck or riding the ropeway. We were able to take in the entire panoramic view, which was truly breathtaking. Any photo taken there could easily be a postcard. At Kurobe Lake and Kurobe Dam, I had heard there would be significant rain, but by the time our group arrived at Kurobe Lake, the rain had stopped, and visibility was incredibly high. The unobstructed view of the dam was another kind of spectacular and magnificent sight. Was our group blessed with some special luck? Thank you to our tour guide and the hardworking driver. Watching him drive precisely and smoothly on the dark, winding roads on the way back showed his extensive experience. Most of the tourists, including myself, slept soundly. Thank you to all the staff for providing us with such a wonderful experience on this one-day tour! I would definitely recommend this to friends who aspire to travel independently but also want an easy way to experience the Kurobe Tateyama Alpine Route.
mei ****
2026-05-16 08:48:17
Fantastic 5.0
We started and ended on time. Our tour guide, Ceasar, was helpful and knowledgeable about the tour. Special thanks to our bus driver, Yamafuji, who brought us back safely to Kanazawa.

Quick facts about Kanazawa

Local weather

  • SEP - NOV
    27°

    Fall

  • DEC - FEB
    10°

    Winter

  • MAR - MAY
    22°

    Spring

  • JUN - AUG
    31°17°

    Summer

General info
  • Time zone

    No time difference

  • Currency

    1USD = 157.92JPY

  • Official languages

  • Best time to visit

    Hyakumangoku Matsuri Festival

    View autumn leaves at Kenroku-en

    Cherry blossom viewing

  • Recommended trip duration

  • Flight time

    When departing from Los Angeles

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