Kanazawa Travel Guide

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You're Going to Love Kanazawa

With a population of 458.937, Kanazawa is the largest city in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Kanazawa to see all of its attractions.

Kanazawa in December

Estimated hotel price

₹ 7280

1 night at 3-star hotel

₹ 7280

1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kanazawa in August, when the average temperature is 26 °C, and the highest can go up to 30 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 1 °C, with an average temperature of 3 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 330 mm. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Kanazawa, with an average rainfall of 140 mm.

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Although Kanazawa doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Komatsu (KMQ), which is located 30 km from Kanazawa.

Car

Another option to get to Kanazawa is to pick up a car hire from Tokyo, which is about 297 km from Kanazawa. You’ll find branches of Miki Car Rental and Relax Rent A Car, among others, in Tokyo.

Plane

Although Kanazawa doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Komatsu (KMQ), which is located 30 km from Kanazawa.

Car

Another option to get to Kanazawa is to pick up a car hire from Tokyo, which is about 297 km from Kanazawa. You’ll find branches of Miki Car Rental and Relax Rent A Car, among others, in Tokyo.

Airports near Kanazawa

MMJMatsumoto

KMQKomatsu

TOYToyama

Airlines serving Kanazawa

Lufthansa

Good (7,044 reviews)

British Airways

Good (6,836 reviews)

Delta

Excellent (7,935 reviews)

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Good (3,563 reviews)

Good (1,275 reviews)

Excellent (1,292 reviews)

Cathay Pacific

Good (852 reviews)

ANA

Excellent (851 reviews)

Japan Airlines

Excellent (1,459 reviews)

Korean Air

Excellent (1,066 reviews)

Good (148 reviews)

Good (96 reviews)

Good (325 reviews)

Good (2,405 reviews)

Good (88 reviews)

Good (1,698 reviews)

Excellent (1,186 reviews)

Where to stay in Kanazawa

From 5-star hotels such as the The Hotel Sanraku Kanazawa to great affordable options like the Kanazawa Manten Hotel Ekimae, Kanazawa offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around ₹ 8,863 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 11,418 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include K's House Kanazawa - Travelers Hostel and Ryokan Karasawa.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kanazawa

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Koko Hotel Premier Kanazawa Korinbo

3 stars

Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)

₹ 3,729+

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Dormy Inn Kanazawa Natural Hot Spring

3 stars

Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)

₹ 5,110+

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Expect to pay ₹ 98 per litre in Kanazawa (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,175 and ₹ 1,567. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Kanazawa, while also 48% cheaper than other types, on average.

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