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Kanazawa Travel Guide

Sometimes called “Little Kyoto,” Kanazawa is a superb destination in its own right. It’s home to one of Japan’s best gardens, some superb museums, well preserved traditional neighborhoods and some great restaurants. And now, with a direct shinkansen (bullet train) connection to Tokyo, it makes the perfect addition to the usual Tokyo-Kyoto itinerary.

Things To Do In Kanazawa

Things To Do in Kanazawa, image copyright
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Discover Kanazawa’s most important and most interesting attractions. Read More

Places To Eat In Kanazawa

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Find great places to eat in all budgets and all areas of Kanazawa. Read More

Kanazawa Itineraries

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Carefully designed one-day and two-day Kanazawa itineraries. Plus, a Tokyo-Kyoto-Kanazawa itinerary. Read More

Best Time To Go To Kanazawa

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Find the best time to visit Kanazawa, as well as monthly weather info. Read More

Kanazawa Ryokan

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Kanazawa is a good place to try a ryokan (traditional Japanese inn). Read More

Kanazawa Hotels

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Here are the best hotels in Kanazawa in every budget class, all personally inspected. Read More

Kanazawa Cherry Blossoms

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Kanazawa, with its fantastic gardens and green spaces, is a great place to enjoy Japan’s famous cherry blossoms. Here are the best spots and information on when the cherries bloom. Read More

Kanazawa Fall Foliage

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Kanazawa is a fantastic place to see Japan’s famous autumn colors. The city is filled with parks and green spaces where you can enjoy the colors. Here is a list of the best spots and information on timing. Read More

How To Get To Kanazawa

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The best way to get to Kanazawa from Tokyo, Kyoto or Osaka. Read More

Kanazawa Districts

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Full details on each of Kanazawa’s fascinating districts. Read More

Getting Around Kanazawa

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My personal tips for moving around the city like a pro. Read More

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