Kanazawa
Japan · Ishikawa-kenJP
City in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan
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).
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 462,361
- Coordinates
- 36.600, 136.617
- Timezone
- Asia/Tokyo
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of Kanazawa
Kanazawa is a sizeable city in Ishikawa-ken, Japan. Some 462,361 inhabitants call it home. The northern hemisphere setting is worth noting when you pick dates. Which shapes the pace of a visit. Expect nature, culture and wellness to fill most of your time.
Things to do in Kanazawa
Nature in Kanazawa
(10)Our data lists Beaches, Countryside, Desert, Forest and Gardens as nature options here. The category holds 10 entries in our dataset. This reflects only what is documented for Kanazawa.
Culture in Kanazawa
(6)Kanazawa records Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Castles, Docks and Fountains under culture. Everything listed here comes from what Kanazawa is actually tagged with. There are 6 tagged experiences in this group.
Wellness in Kanazawa
(3)Looking for wellness? Kanazawa has Hammam, Spa and Turkish Baths. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Kanazawa.
Adventure in Kanazawa
(2)On the adventure side, Kanazawa offers Adventure and Escape Room. It is a direct read of Kanazawa's activity profile. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Sports in Kanazawa
(1)Sports in Kanazawa covers Biking. Each one is worth building half a day around. This reflects only what is documented for Kanazawa.
Water Sports in Kanazawa
(1)Water Sports lovers get Swimming. All of it is drawn from Kanazawa's recorded activities. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
More to do in Kanazawa
(1)Our data lists Secret as other activities options here. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Kanazawa.
Best time to visit Kanazawa
Year-round, the indoor and evening side of Kanazawa still delivers. Outdoor exploring is easiest in April to June and September to October. For anything on or in the water, aim for June to September.
Getting there & around
Expect national and often international links into Kanazawa, plus transport inside the city. Kanazawa runs on Asia/Tokyo time.
Similar destinations
Places near Kanazawa that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kanazawa known for?
- In Ishikawa-ken, Japan, Kanazawa stands out for nature, culture and wellness. That mix defines the typical visit to this 462,361-strong destination.
- What can you do in Kanazawa?
- Options in Kanazawa run to Beaches, Countryside, Desert, Forest and Gardens — a practical starting point for an itinerary.
- When is the best time to visit Kanazawa?
- Year-round, the indoor and evening side of Kanazawa still delivers. Outdoor exploring is easiest in April to June and September to October. For anything on or in the water, aim for June to September.
- Where is Kanazawa located?
- You will find Kanazawa in Ishikawa-ken, Japan. Neighbouring destinations are listed on the matching region and country pages.
Cost of living in Kanazawa
Indices are relative to New York City (100). Prices are indicative monthly or unit averages.
- Cost of living index
- 68
- Rent index
- 25
- Groceries index
- 68
- Restaurants index
- 48
- Inexpensive meal
- $13.6
- Cappuccino
- $3.74
- 1-bed, centre
- $1,904
- 1-bed, outside centre
- $1,047
More about Kanazawa
Info about Kanazawa, Ishikawa-ken (Japan)
Kanazawa is a of Ishikawa-ken, in country Japan (JP).
Also called Canasava, Kanadzava, Kanazaua, Kanazawa, Kanazawa-shi, Kanazawa-si, Kanazawashi, Kanaza?a, ganajawa si, jin ze, jin ze shi, kanazawa, kanazawashi, ?????????, ????, ?????, ????, ?????, ??, ???, ???, ???? ?, its latitude is 36.6000000, and its longitude 136.6166700.
In Kanazawa are located 462.361 inhabitants, this region timezone is Asia/Tokyo (Asia/Tokyo_cet).
Kanazawa is famous for fountains, gardens, hammam, secret, countryside, turkish baths, ancient ruins, castles, museums, desert, forest, valleys, mountains, nature, adventure, escape room, biking, spa, swimming, docks, scenic roads, beaches, rivers, architectural buildings in Japan.
More details about Kanazawa in Japan (JP)
It is the capital of Ishikawa Prefecture.
It is located in time zone UTC+09:00 (valid for standard time).
Kanazawa population is 462.361 people, considering 2010 census.
Its square area is 467 square km. good if you'd like to travel to a medium-sized city that can soon become, if it is not already, boomtown, definitely a city worth visiting. If you stay here you can find cheap accommodations because of Kanazawa economic accommodation rates, and for this reason you can use Kanazawa as a base to move across Japan and Kanazawa near places.
Kanazawa altitude above sea level, technically meters above mean sea level (MAMSL), counts 0 mt. For this reason Kanazawa is the perfect destination if you and your family like being near the sea.
For other information about Kanazawa please visit their official website https://www4.city.kanazawa.lg.jp/ .
Important monuments worth to visit for your trip to Kanazawa are: Kanazawa Soccer Stadium
Kanazawa also received award for 100 Landscapes of Japan.
Interactive Kanazawa (Japan) Map and attractions
Interactive map of Kanazawa, Ishikawa-ken Japan (JP).
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