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Best Budget Hotels In Kanazawa

Here are my personal recommendations for the best budget hotels in Kanazawa. The entries here are listed in order of preference. All of these hotels can be found on our [Kanazawa Google Map](https://

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Best Luxury Hotels In Kanazawa

Kanazawa only has a few luxury hotels -- here are my personal recommendations. The entries here are listed in order of preference. All of these hotels can be found on our [Kanazawa Google Map](https:

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Best Mid Range Hotels In Kanazawa

Here are my personal recommendations for the best mid-range hotels in Kanazawa. The entries here are listed in order of preference. All of these hotels can be found on our [Kanazawa Google Map](https

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Best Time To Go To Kanazawa

What is the best time of year to visit Kanazawa? What's the weather like in Kanazawa month by month? Here, I'll give you all the answers. ![Kanazawa Castle. Editorial credit: Sexmidnight / Shuttersto

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Getting Around Kanazawa

Kanazawa is a relatively compact city and it can be explored on foot. However, bicycles, taxis and buses allow you to cover more ground quickly and easily. Here are all the details on getting around K

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How To Get To Kanazawa

With the new Hokuriku Shinkansen (bullet train), Kanazawa is an easy 2.5-hour direct train ride from Tokyo. And with the Thunderbird Express, it's an easy 2-hour direct train ride from Kyoto. Read on

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Kanazawa Cherry Blossoms

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. ![金沢城公園の春](https:/

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Kanazawa Districts

Kanazawa is a relatively compact city with several different districts, each with its own character and attractions. Here, I'll introduce the main districts in Kanazawa and their top sights. ![Street

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Kanazawa Fall Foliage

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 ti

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Kanazawa Hotels

Kanazawa has a wide range of hotels and guesthouses catering to all budgets. Here, I'll introduce the main hotels and guesthouses located in central Kanazawa (ie near the station or the sightseeing di

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Kanazawa Itineraries

Kanazawa has a superb collection of first-rate sights. My carefully planned one-day and two-day itineraries allow you to make the best use of your time. I also provide a super Tokyo-Kanazawa-Kyoto iti

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Kanazawa Ryokan

Kanazawa has several excellent ryokan (traditional Japanese inns) and it's a good place to try the ryokan experience. Ryokan are a good choice for those who want a break from hotels or for those trave

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Kanazawa Sainoniwa Hotel

If you don't mind staying on the north side of the station, the Sainoniwa is a wonderful upper-mid-range hotel with spacious rooms, great service, a good restaurant and a beautiful onsen-like bathing

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Kanazawa Walking Tour

Book a 4- or 6-hour private Kanazawa tour with a knowledgeable English-speaking guide to explore the city's most incredible temples, shrines and gardens. ![Kenroku-en Kanazawa](https://photos.smugmug

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Places To Eat In Kanazawa

Kanazawa has a great selection of restaurants in all budget ranges. There's plenty of fresh seafood from the nearby Japan Sea and sushi is the local specialty. You'll also find most other Japanese spe

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Things To Do In Kanazawa

Kanazawa is sometimes called "little Kyoto" and for good reason: It's packed with first-rate sights, including one of the country's best gardens, some great museums and several beautifully preserved n

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Best Time To Go To Kobe

What is the best time of year to visit Kobe? What's the weather like in Kobe month by month? Here, we'll give you all the answers. ![Kobe, Japan skyline at the port and tower](https://photos.smugmug.

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Family Friendly Attractions In Kobe

If you're taking the kids on a trip to Kobe, there are plenty of things to keep them entertained, whatever the weather. Here are the top recommendations for fun, family-friendly attractions in Kobe.

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How To Get To Kobe

Located about 30km west of Osaka and 64km west of Kyoto, Kobe is easily reached by multiple train lines from Osaka and Kyoto. It's also easy to get to Kobe from Tokyo. Read on for all the details. ![

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Getting Around Kobe

Kobe is one of the Kansai region's three major cities. The central areas can be explored on foot, but trains, taxis, and buses allow you to cover more ground quickly and easily. Here are all the detai

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Kobe Cherry Blossoms

With lush mountains, public parks, and beautiful gardens, Kobe is a lovely place for enjoying Japan's famous cherry blossoms. Here is a list of the best spots in the city and information on when the c

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Kobe Districts

Located about 30km west of Osaka and 64km west of Kyoto, Kobe is a great day trip or overnight destination. Here, we'll introduce the main sightseeing districts in Kobe. ![Kobe port and skyline](http

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Kobe Fall Foliage

With many beautiful public parks and open green spaces, Kobe is a great place to see Japan's famous autumn colours. Here is a list of the best spots in the city and information on timing. ![View from

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Kobe Gyu Ramen Yazawa

Appropriately for Kobe, Gyu Ramen Yazawa serves up delicious beef ramen dishes simmered in a choice of broth. This Sannomiya-based restaurant lives up to its reputation. ![Kobe Gyu Ramen Yazawa](http

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Kobe Gyu Takakura

September 2024: Please note Kobe Gyu Takakura is now permanently closed. Please see Places to Eat in Kobe page for other restaurants in the area. Kobe Gyu Takakura is a s

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Kobe Hotels

Kobe has a wide range of hotels and guesthouses catering to all budgets. Here, we introduce the main hotels located in central Kobe (in the main districts of the city). ![Hotel Okura Kobe](https://ph

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Kobe Itineraries

Kobe is a great city to explore over several days, or if you're pressed for time, even as a day trip from another city in the Kansai region. Our one-day and two-day itineraries allow you to make the b

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Kobe Map

Use InsideKyoto.com's comprehensive Kobe map to help locate Kobe attractions, places to eat, accommodation, shopping and more View the [full size version of the InsideKyoto.com Kobe Google map](https

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Kobe Ryokan

If you're staying in Kobe and looking for accommodation, why not try the ryokan experience? The city has a number of these traditional Japanese inns, some with the added benefit of excellent hot sprin

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Kobe Steak Restaurant Mouriya Honten

As the name suggests, Kobe Steak Restaurant Mouriya Honten is a well-established teppanyaki steakhouse in the Sannomiya part of Kobe, that's been in business for over 130 years. ![Kobe Steak Restaura

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