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How to access Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture from Tokyo (Shinkansen, bus)
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Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture, is a city located in the Hokuriku region of Japan. Kanazawa is an attractive tourist destination where you can enjoy delicious seafood and other gourmet food from the Sea of Japan, as well as traditional Japanese culture and cutting-edge art. In this article, we...
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- There are two recommended access methods!
- A base for sightseeing in Kanazawa and surrounding areas! Hotel “LINNAS Kanazawa”
- ①Easy access from Tokyo Station by Hokuriku Shinkansen
- ② Cheap transportation by high-speed night bus from around Tokyo Station
- Enjoy your trip to Kanazawa!
There are two recommended access methods!
The recommended way to go from Tokyo to Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture is by Shinkansen or express bus.
We will introduce each in detail.
A base for sightseeing in Kanazawa and surrounding areas! Hotel “LINNAS Kanazawa”
When traveling to Kanazawa, we recommend staying at LINNAS Kanazawa, a lifestyle hotel located in the center of the city with easy access to tourist spots!
If you would like to know more about LINNAS Kanazawa, please refer to the article below.
①Easy access from Tokyo Station by Hokuriku Shinkansen
The Shinkansen is the recommended way to travel from Tokyo to Kanazawa as it takes the shortest time. You can actually go from Tokyo to Kanazawa without changing trains.
In addition, Kanazawa Station has easy access to all tourist spots (the main mode of transportation is by bus), so you can enjoy sightseeing as soon as you arrive at the station, which is very convenient!
Direct trains from Tokyo to Kanazawa are the Hokuriku Shinkansen ``Hakutaka'' or ``Kagayaki.'' Hakutaka has many stops along the way, so it takes about 3 hours to get to Kanazawa. Unreserved seats are also available.
On the other hand, "Kagayaki" is the fastest train, and its stops are limited to Ueno, Omiya, Nagano, and Toyama. There are no unreserved seats available, and you must take a reserved seat.
How to purchase tickets (Hokuriku Shinkansen)
・Purchase at the Midori no Madoguchi (JR Ticket Office) inside Tokyo Station ・Purchase at the Midori Ticket Vending Machine inside Tokyo Station
There may be a lot of people in line on weekends. We recommend purchasing with plenty of time to spare.
Fares/time required
Tokyo Station → Kanazawa Station
Ride time: Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes (for Hokuriku Shinkansen Kagayaki)
One-way fare: 14,380 yen
② Cheap transportation by high-speed night bus from around Tokyo Station
If you want to travel from Tokyo to Kanazawa while keeping transportation costs as low as possible, we recommend traveling by night bus. You can enjoy sightseeing as soon as you arrive in the morning. It may take some getting used to to be able to take a good rest in the car, but for those who don't mind this, it's the perfect way to get around at a low cost.
Fares/time required
Ride time: Approximately 8 hours 10 minutes Estimated fare: 3,800 yen ~
*Reference: WILLER TRAVEL
Fares and bus facilities vary depending on the bus company and the bus you reserve. Additionally, flights on weekends such as Fridays and Saturdays are popular, so the fare can sometimes be around 13,000 yen.
Enjoy your trip to Kanazawa!
Kanazawa is a recommended tourist destination that is easy to access from Tokyo! Please refer to the following articles and enjoy your trip to Kanazawa.
If you want to visit popular sightseeing spots in Kanazawa city, we recommend the lifestyle hotel " LINNAS Kanazawa "! It's in a great location, 4 minutes walk from Kanazawa Castle Park and 2 minutes walk from Omicho Ichiba, making it the perfect base for your trip.
There is also a spacious shared kitchen and a private sauna that can be reserved, so you can not only sightsee but also enjoy your trip as if you were living in Kanazawa.
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We are a community development company that creates and produces local HUBs. Based on hotel management, we will provide a comfortable and rich daily life = "The And Place"where people outside and inside the city connect beyond the boundaries. In Kanazawa, we operate a lifestyle hotel, LINNAS Kanazawa. The local hotel staff are experts in traveling to Kanazawa! We will dig deep into the charm of the region and introduce you to popular tourist spots and hidden famous shops that even the locals don't know about.
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