Kanazawa Vacations

1 review

A town that blends the old with the new. The old part of town will give you an insight into traditional Japanese life, but without the hordes of tourists that you'll find in Kyoto.

Visit Kanazawa

Park and garden
Nature, Adventure & Sport
Art & Culture

Kanazawa: How to get there?

2hrs 15min by train from Kyoto

Kanazawa: When to go?

All year round

Kanazawa: For how long?

1 to 2 days

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Kanazawa: What to see in the surroundings?

What our travelers think about their stay

Marielle Awad

Seasoned Traveller

A town that blends the old with the new. The old part of town will give you an insight into traditional Japanese life, but without the hordes of tourists that you'll find in Kyoto.

My suggestion

Kanazawa is less well known than Kyoto, but just as old and beautiful; it's well worth a visit. There's a host of sites you can explore: Japanese garden, castle...

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