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Kanazawa's Hidden Charms and Festive Spirits
6 days · 10 stops · ¥100,000–¥150,000 · 6 views
Tue, Jul 7 – Sun, Jul 12
Discover Kanazawa's cultural treasures and partake in lively local festivals, exploring traditional crafts, serene gardens, and vibrant markets.
Days
Omicho Market
Ishikawa
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Schedule
Day 01 of 06🛬
Arrive 11:00 · first activity from 13:30
2.5h customs + airport transit buffer
Land at KMQ · Tue, Jul 7 · from JFK · 1 traveler
Renting a car? Check the license rules
Some licenses (FR/DE/CH/BE/TW) need a JAF translation, not an IDP — 5-min guide.
Stay
Kanazawa · 5 nights
Tue, Jul 7 → Sun, Jul 12 · 1 guest
13:30
EXPLORE
近江町市場
Stay ~1h 30m
Hokutetsu-Kanazawa Station
Perfect for a fresh start to explore Kanazawa's local flavors and vibrant market life. Enjoy sampling local seafood and other delicacies.
Getting around
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JR Alpine-Takayama-Matsumoto Area Tourist Pass
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Rental car recommended
Several stops on this route are in rural areas with limited rail access. A rental car from the nearest city hub gives you the freedom to reach places no bus serves.
Browse rental cars on Klook →01 / 06
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Trip budget · お見積り
¥11,500–¥21,500 / person / day
¥70,000–¥130,000 total
💴 Carry ~¥5,000/day in cash — many hidden spots are cash-only.
Estimated from 9 travel legs, 5 hotel nights and 2 ticketed events. International flights not included. Typical prices, not quotes.
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Passes for this trip
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JR Alpine-Takayama-Matsumoto Area Tourist Pass
Covers the rail legs on this route — one pass instead of point-to-point tickets.
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