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.
When to visit Kanazawa
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.
How to Get to Kanazawa
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 Relax Rent A Car and Alamo, among others, in Tokyo.
Airlines serving Kanazawa
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 ₹ 8,381 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 28,063 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
Most booked hotels in Kanazawa
Hiring a car in Kanazawa
Hiring a car in Kanazawa costs ₹ 4,345 per day, on average.
Expect to pay ₹ 94 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 ₹ 1,130 and ₹ 1,507. Mini (Nissan Dayz or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Kanazawa, while also 29% cheaper than other types, on average.