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Things to see in Kanazawa (Japan): 73 places and when to go

Kanazawa is a city in Japan with around 551,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 73 places in and around it, mainly Nature (31), Mountains (29), Museums and art (13). The best known are Kanazawa Castle, Hakusan National Park and 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa. The best time to come is February, April to May and October; also possible: November to January, March and June to September. In June there are 14 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 31. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

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In a nutshell

Where
Japan · 36.56, 136.64
Population
About 551,000
Places
73 places on this site, in the town and around it.
What people come for
Nature (31) · Mountains (29) · Museums and art (13) · Temples (8) · Hot springs (8) · Snow (6)
Best time
February, April to May and October.
Also possible
November to January, March and June to September.
Nearest airport
KIX Osaka, 269 km as the crow flies
Highest point
Mount Nanakura, at 2,557 m.

What to see in Kanazawa

The places in and around Kanazawa, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

And the other 49, by what you come to do:

When to go to Kanazawa

The best time to visit Kanazawa is February, April to May and October; also possible: November to January, March and June to September. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

  1. JanPossible9:46
  2. FebBest time10:39
  3. MarPossible11:43
  4. AprBest time12:56
  5. MayBest time13:57
  6. JunPossible14:29
  7. JulPossible14:16
  8. AugPossible13:24
  9. SepPossible12:13
  10. OctBest time11:02
  11. NovPossible10:01
  12. DecPossible9:31

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In June there are 14 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 31. In April, 61 of the 73 places are at their best.

When to go to Japan in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.

Getting to Kanazawa

The nearest main airport is Kansai International Airport (KIX, Osaka), 269 km as the crow flies. How to get around Japan (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.

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Other towns nearby

And all of Japan, in its country guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to see in Kanazawa?

The best known: Kanazawa Castle, Hakusan National Park, 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa, Shirakawa Village, Oyama Shrine. In all, 73 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

When is the best time to visit Kanazawa?

February, April to May and October; also possible: November to January, March and June to September. In June there are 14 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 31.

How do you get to Kanazawa?

The nearest main airport is Kansai International Airport (KIX), 269 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.

How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Kanazawa as the destination and these 73 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, from Wikidata, CC0, cities from Natural Earth and airports from OurAirports. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.