The easiest way around Kanazawa is on foot, since the major sights and attractions are within walking distance from each other. 

Travelers can also opt to buy the following pass to get around:

• Kanazawa Loop & Kenrokuen Shuttle Buss Day Pass

  • Coverage: most touristic attractions in the area

  • Duration: 1 day

  • Price: 600 Yen

  • Where to buy: Information booth at Kanazawa Station

Public transportation: 

To get from Tokyo to Kanazawa by public transportation, travelers need to take a train. Detailed instructions are as follows:

• Bullet Train: Take the JR Hokuriku Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Kanazawa Station. The journey takes approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes.

• Regular Train: This option is not recommended due to the lengthy journey time and multiple transfers required.

Valid rail and bus passes:

• Japan Rail Pass

• Hokuriku Arch Pas

• Japan Bus Pass

Nearest airport:
The nearest and most convenient airport is Komatsu airport. 

• by car: approximately 45 minutes

• by public transport: approximately 1 hour

Car rentals:

We recommend staying here between one and two days.
 

The nearest and most convenient airport is Komatsu airport. 

• by car: approximately 45 minutes

• by public transport: approximately 1 hour

There are several festivals here throughout the year. Please be advised that the following list is based upon previous entries of those festivals and that the dates might have changed slightly in the following year. It is also possible that the entire festival is cancelled in the case of heavy rainfall or a natural disaster. Please check with the official organisers' website for the most up-to-date information. 
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For the exact location of any of the festivals listed here, you can consult our map above by clicking on the icon in the upper most corner of the map to open the map legend. Festivals are hidden by default but can be made visible by clicking on the "Festivals" checkbox in the map legend.

• Asano River Carps Festival

  • Date: May 4th

  • Time: 10:00 - 16:00
     

• Hokkoku Fireworks

  • Date: July 28th

  • Time: 19:50 - 21:15
     

• Shiinoki Summer Festival

  • Date: August 16th and 17th

  • Time: 16:00 - 21:00
     

• Craft Beer Kanazawa

  • Date: August 28th and 29th

  • Time: 11:00 - 19:00
     

• Kanazawa Jazz Street

  • Date: September 13th until 16th

  • Time: 11:00 - 21:00
     

• Yosakoi Soran Nihonkai Tournament Tournament

  • Date: November 24th

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