Japan
Kanazawa
Attractive location between the mountains and the sea in the center of the western coast of Japan. A blend of cultural and historical sights and natural beauty. A city of business, education, and traditional as well as modern culture with friendly and helpful people. Kanazawa was one of the wealthiest castle towns in the feudal Japan during the Edo period, and its cultural heritage is still preserved today.
City Sights
- Higashi-Chayamachi
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Most famous Geisha district
- Kanazawa Castle
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One of Kanazawas finest sights
- Kenroku-en Garden
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The garden of six attributes
- Nagamachi Samurai District
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Home of the famous warriors
How to get there
Nearest airport:
Osaka - Kansai
Tokyo - Nagoya Narita
Kanazawa - Komatsu
(One connection flight per day from Narita to Komatsu)
Rail connections:
4 to 6 hours by express trains from Kansai, Nagoya and Narita, 1 hour from Komatsu
Population
450 000
Time Zone
GTM +9
Local Currency
JPY
Costs of Living
- Bus ride: 200-300 JPY
- CD: 3000 JPY
- Soft drink: 120 JPY
- Coffee: 120 JPY
- Dinner: 1500 JPY
- Fast food: 300 JPY
- Movie: 1700 JPY
- Pocket money: 25000 JPY