Kanazawa is a historic city in Ishikawa Prefecture, Hokuriku Region.
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Population
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About 450,000
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Major places to visit (in Kanazawa City)
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Kenrokuen Garden
Kanazawa Castle
21 Century Museum
Omicho Market
Higashichaya District
Nomura Samurai Residence
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Major places to visit (outside Kanazawa City)
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Wajima
Kaga Onsen
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Local specialty food
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Sushi and seafood
Oden
Japanese curry
Gold-leaf soft-cream
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Event
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Hyakumangoku Festival (early June)
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Access
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Shinkansen
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Tokyo - Kanazawa (1hr 20min)
Nagano - Kanazawa (1hr 40min)
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Train
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Osaka - Kanazawa (2hr 40min)
Kyoto - Kanazawa (2hr 10min)
Kaga Onsen - Kanazawa (25min)
Tateyama - Kanazawa (via Toyama, 1hr 40min)
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Bus
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Shirakawago - Kanazawa (1hr 20min)
Takayama - Kanazawa (2hr 20min)
Kyoto - Kanazawa (4hr 40min)
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To Miyajima Island
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Hiroshima station - Miyajimaguchi station (30 min by JR train) + Miyajimaguchi - Miyajima (10 min by JR ferry)
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