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Kanazawa
Japan · KMQ
Samurai and geisha districts, and Japan's finest garden.
About
Kanazawa is the capital of Ishikawa Prefecture in central 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. The total area of the city was 468.64 square kilometres (180.94 sq mi).
Source: Wikipedia — Kanazawa (CC BY-SA)
Known for
- dining · world class
- architecture · excellent
- historical · excellent
- sightseeing · excellent
- tranquility · excellent
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Weather through the year
- Jan43°F24d wet
- Feb45°F20d wet
- Mar53°F16d wet
- Apr62°F13d wet
- May71°F12d wet
- Jun77°F14d wet
- Jul84°F15d wet
- Aug87°F14d wet
- Sep80°F16d wet
- Oct69°F15d wet
- Nov59°F16d wet
- Dec49°F25d wet
Monthly averages from long-run climate normals. Bars compare months here, not places.
Things to do
Explore Kanazawa Half Day Private Tour with Local NurseFrom $166 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Takayama and Shirakawago/Photoshoot by professional photographerFrom $518 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Photoshoot session by professional photographer in KanazawaFrom $133 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Kanazawa private half day/Photoshoot by professional photographerFrom $149 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Kanazawa Machiya: Private Tea Ceremony with a Local Tea MasterFrom $66 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Private Tour of Shirakawago from Kanazawa (Half Day)From $262 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
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Plan the trip
Fly into Komatsu Airport / JASDF Komatsu Air Base (KMQ), about 18 mi away.
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