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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 gre

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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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