Travel Guide of Kanazawa in Japan by Influencers and Travelers
Kanazawa is the capital city of Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2018, the city had an estimated population of 466,029 in 203,271 households, and a population density of 990 persons per km².
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1 - KANAZAWA STATION
Higashi-Kanazawa Station is a railway station on the IR Ishikawa Railway Line in the city of Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan, operated by the third sector railway operator IR Ishikawa Railway.
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2 - Kenroku-en
Kenroku-en, located in Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan, is an old private garden. Along with Kairaku-en and Kōraku-en, Kenroku-en is one of the Three Great Gardens of Japan.
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3 - Shore Excursions in Kanazawa
Explore the beautiful town of Kanazawa on this customized, four-hour walking tour. Your government-licensed and experienced multilingual guide will efficiently provide views of the city that most tourist do not get to see. Start your day by meeting your guide at your hotel, then visit possible sites such as Kenrokuen, one of the "Three Great Gardens of Japan"; the expansive Higashi Chaya District, a traditional teahouse district founded in the Edo Period; or the 21st Century Museum, a museum of contemporary art. Let us know what you would like to experience, what time you would like to start your tour, and where you are staying, and we'll arrange a tour that's best for you! Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. Note*2: National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.
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4 - Shirakawa
39 km away
Shirakawa is a city located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2020, the city had an estimated population of 59,393 in 23,546 households and a population density of 190 persons per km². The total area of the city was 305.3 square kilometres.
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5 - Shirakawa-gō
39 km away
Shirakawa is a village located in Ōno District, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. It is best known for being the site of Shirakawa-gō, a small, traditional village showcasing a building style known as gasshō-zukuri.
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6 - Culinary Tour in Kanazawa
In Japan, fish auctions take place early in the morning. Here at Kanazawa Fishing Port, there are only a few fish auction venues in Japan. The tour can be enjoyed by small children. Experts will explain the types of fish caught in this fishing port and the fishing methods. You can explore a huge refrigerator to freeze fish that can only be experienced on this tour. And you can eat freshly landed fish at restaurants where only local residents can go.
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7 - Historic Villages of Shirakawa-gō and Gokayama
40 km away
Gokayama is an area within the city of Nanto in Toyama Prefecture, Japan. It has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List due to its traditional gasshō-zukuri houses, alongside nearby Shirakawa-gō in Gifu Prefecture.
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8 - Shirakawa-go
40 km away
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9 - Archaeology Tours in Kanazawa
Our exceptional tour service will transport you in style and comfort from Kanazawa to Takayama. Take in the beautiful UNESCO village of Shirakawago on your way and at your leisure. Our professional English speaking driver guide will take you through the fairytale village on your way to Takayama.
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10 - Ogimachi Castle Observation Deck
40 km away
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11 - Hakusan
46 km away
Hakusan is a city located in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 January 2018, the city had an estimated population of 113,375 in 43246 households, and a population density of 290 persons per km². The total area of the city was 754.93 square kilometres.
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