Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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. Kanazawa deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Kanazawa

Kanazawa in January
Estimated hotel price
₹ 6638
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kanazawa in January
Estimated hotel price
₹ 6638
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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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 Times and IX Rental, 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 Times and IX Rental, among others, in Tokyo.

Airports near Kanazawa

MMJMatsumoto
KMQKomatsu
TOYToyama

Airlines serving Kanazawa

Lufthansa
Good (8,279 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,266 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,457 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,712 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,389 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,418 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,522 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,628 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (13,092 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (429 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,327 reviews)
Air China
Good (166 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,943 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (1,036 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,218 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,437 reviews)
EVA Air
Excellent (1,550 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (851 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kanazawa

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include K's House Kanazawa - Travelers Hostel and Hotel Rashiku Kanazawa.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kanazawa

Most booked hotels in Kanazawa

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Hotel Mystays Premier Kanazawa
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 4,745+
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Apa Hotel Kanazawa Chuo
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
₹ 3,913+
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Hiring a car in Kanazawa

Hiring a car in Kanazawa costs ₹ 6,407 per day, on average, or ₹ 12,813 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay ₹ 102 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 ₹ 1,230 and ₹ 1,640. The most frequently booked car type in Kanazawa is Economy (Honda Fit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Class Compact Car or similar) is, on average, 40% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Kanazawa costs ₹ 6,407 per day, on average, or ₹ 12,813 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay ₹ 102 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 ₹ 1,230 and ₹ 1,640. The most frequently booked car type in Kanazawa is Economy (Honda Fit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Class Compact Car or similar) is, on average, 40% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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