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Getting around Kanazawa can be a little difficult at times. There is a loop bus for 200 yen that will take you around to the major places, but it’s a bit limited. There is a host of other buses that go around the city and beyond, but you should inquire about which bus goes where. The buses are numbered, but its still confusing.
You can rent a bike for a few hours or for the day. Check with the tourist information office in Kanazawa train station.
Walking isn’t a bad option, but things are a little spaced out. Theme: Other
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A train from Tokyo will take somewhere between 5 and 6 hours, depending on the type of train. They are currently building a Shinkonsen, but that’s due to be completed until 2011. A bus from Tokyo will take 8 to 9 hours.
From Nagoya, the train is 3 hours and bus is about 4 hours.
From Osaka, the train is 3 and half hours and bus is 4 and half hours.
From Kyoto, the train is 3 and the bus is 4 hours.
Of course, it’s also possible to fly to Komatsu, Kanazawa’s neighboring city to the south, from almost any airport in Japan. Theme: Other
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Take the Shinkansen (Bullettrain)
We did it all on foot, but public transportation with bus is a good alternative if you don't want to walk as much as we did. Theme: Bus
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 Yes its a fountain! by ClareyD
If it does rain the buses are reportedly very good. There is a good sized information centre just to the left of the main exit as you are leaving the station so be sure to ask for a map.
Also one thing you shouldn't miss if you arrive by train is the clock just outside the station. Walk straight out of the main exit towards the road and it is just there by the road. On closer inspection the pixels on the clock are actually tiny little fountains and the display changes from the time, to welcome and Kanazawa! Rather unexpected and quite cool. Leave a Comment Theme: Other
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 Shima Geisha House by ClareyDLeave a Comment Address: 1-13-21 Higashiyama, Kanazawa IshikawaPhone: +81-076-252-5675Directions: JR Kanazawa station-take central exit go straight down the main road opposite. Follow the road as it turns slightly to the left, turn left when the road comes to a T-Junction, go to the bridge and take the third right. It's on the 3rd block on the left.Website: http://www.ochaya-shima.com/english/
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Most tourists make it to Kanazawa for one reason, Kenroku-en garden. Many will argue that it is Japan’s premier garden and you won’t hear me argue. I have visited the park well over 20 times now and learned all about how to see its beauty. It’s true that on my very first trip there I didn’t think it was all that great, but on subsequent visits I was able to look more deeply at the landscape and see why it is truly special. My advice is to take your time when walking around. Sit. Ponder. Listen to nature.
Of notable things to see in the park…
The very famous two legged lantern, in the lake.
The stunning lake, with traditional tea house.
Japan’s first fountain.
The park is also opened about half a dozen weeks throughout the year for free, most impressively during the cherry blossom season, when the park is busiest. At other times, there is a 300 yen fee.
*Combination discount tickets are available for Kenroku-en and Kanazawa castle (I believe you save 100 yen).
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Check out the amazing Ninja-dera, or Myoryu-ji is you want to see a “trick” temple with fascinating hidden passages, secret chambers and secret doors. A word of caution, you can’t go through on your own. You have to take a tour and its all in Japanese. If you ask though, they will give you a laminated book that explains what the tour guide is talking about. The book is not for keeps though. They only have one, so make sure you give it back at the end of the tour.
Cost 800 yen.
Hours of operation 9 to 4 (usually) Phone: 076-241-0888Directions: Five minutes walk south of the river.
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Kanazawa Castle was originally built in 1580 but has been entirely reconstructed. It had been one of the largest castles in Feudal times, but was burned down in 1881. The oldest part of the castle now is the entrance (Ishikawa-mon) which was rebuilt in 1788. The castle grounds are nice to have a wander around in, and inside the castle itself offers some great views over the city. There is also an interesting model of the castle and a plan of the surrounding area inside, which offers an insight into how the castle was built and how life was ordered. It costs 300yen to go inside the castle, but is free to wander around the grounds.
More pics in the travelogue.
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The Higashi Chaya district, or Geisha district as we call it here, is like a mini Kyoto. The district is a handful of blocks dating from the 1820s and is still filled with teahouses, shops seeing gold leaf items and some older Geisha still practicing their crafts. There are several festivals that take place in Higashi Chaya. It’s a very rewarding place to visit, especially if you haven’t been to the Geisha district in Kyoto. Directions: A 15 walk northeast of Kenroku-en, across the Asanagawa river.
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Get cheap flights to Kanazawa. Airports in the area include Komatsu (KMQ). Check flights to Kanazawa when you want to visit these nearby places: .
- Miyako
6-10, Konohana-cho, Kanazawa - Excel Tokyu
2-1-1 Korinbo, Kanazawa - Ana
16-3 Showa-machi, Kanazawa - Nikko
2-15-1 Hon-machi, Kanazawa-shi, Kanazawa - Kokusai
Ru-8 Onuka-machi, Kanazawa - Castle Inn
10-17 Konohana-cho, Kanazawa - Hotel Nikko Kanazawa
2-15-1 Hon-machi, Kanazawa-shi, Kanazawa
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