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Exploring Kanazawa & Surrounds.

#Kanazawa.

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With its charming Edo-period districts, historic castle, and picturesque gardens, the city of Kanazawa is the perfect place to spend a few days.  

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  • Highlights: Tsuzumi-mon Gate, Higashi Chaya District  (pictured), Kazuemachi Chaya District, Kanazawa Castle Park, Kenroku-en (garden), Ōmichō Market, Oyama Shrine, Naga-machi District, Nomura-ke Samurai Residence, Saigawa Shrine, and Nishi Chaya District. 

  • Bonus Tip: The Tsuzumi-mon Gate looks best in the evening when lit up. 

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#Day Trips from Kanazawa.

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The following make for both easy and interesting day trips from Kanazawa City. 

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1. Takaoka & Himi.​​

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Easily accessed by train from Kanazawa, the cities of Takaoka and Himi boast a wealth of sightseeing opportunities. The cities are located next to one another, making it possible for early risers to see both in a single day. 

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  • Journey duration: From Kanazawa take the Shinkansen to Shin-Takaoka (about 15 minutes) then local train onto Takaoka (around 5 minutes). From Takaoka, it is around another 30 minutes to Himi by local train. 

  • Highlights - Takaoka Station: Alight at Takaoka Station for Zuiryu-ji, Takaoka Great Buddha, Doraemon Walking Road, Yamachosuji Historical Preservation District, and Takaoka Old Castle Park. 

  • Highlights - Fushiki Station: Alight at Fushiki Station for Fushiki Shrine, Shoko-ji, Fushiki Kitame-bune Museum, and Keta Jinja. 

  • Highlights - Himi Station: Alight at Himi Station for Himi Seaside Botanical Gardens, Isetama Shrine, Asahiyama Park, Asahiyama Jonichi Temple, and Manga Road (pictured). 

  • Rail Pass: A JR Rail Pass is valid for travel on JR lines between Kanazawa and the above-mentioned places. 

  • Bonus Tip: Parents with young children may like to check out the Takaoka Otogi-no-mori Park, located around a 15-minute walk from Shin-Takaoka Station. 

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2. Nanto.

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Known for its picturesque villages of world-heritage status, the city of Nanto is the perfect day trip from Kanazawa. Note: many noteworthy places within Nanto require travel by bus or car to be reached. 

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  • Journey Duration: The Shinkansen from Kanazawa to Shin-Takaoka will take around 15 minutes. From Shin-Takaoka Kaetsuno Buses run to Ainokuraguchi and Suganuma and take around one hour and 90 minutes respectively. 

  • Highlights - Ainokuraguchi: Alight at the Ainokuraguchi Bus Stop for Ainokura Gassho-Zukuri Village. 

  • Highlights - Suganuma: Alight at the Suganuma Bus Stop for Suganuma Gassho-Zukuri Village. 

  • Bonus Tip: Those planning to go on to Shirakawa-go can take the non-stop Nohi Bus back to Kanazawa Station. 

  • Bus Information: For Kaetsuno Bus times to Ainokuraguchi, Suganuma, and Shirakawago, see the following website. 

For direct services between Shirakawa-go and Kanazawa via Nohi Bus, check the following website:  

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