Experience the Best of Kanazawa in Two Days

Unleash your inner samurai in Kanazawa, Japan - the ultimate stag do destination.

22 April 2023

A stag do in Kanazawa offers a unique cultural experience, as the city is home to traditional crafts and art forms such as gold leaf making and samurai swordsmithing. The city also boasts impressive historic architecture, including the famous Kenrokuen Garden and Kanazawa Castle. For nightlife, the Korinbo and Katamachi areas offer plenty of bars and restaurants for a fun night out with the guys.

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Travel plan

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Day 1

Unleashing the Samurai Spirit

  • Check into the APA Hotel Kanazawa Chuo, which boasts a convenient location in the heart of the city.
  • Immerse yourself in history at Kanazawa Castle Park, where samurais once held reign.
  • Discover the ancient art of sword-making at the Nomura Clan Samurai House, a beautifully preserved mansion.
  • Indulge in some of the freshest seafood around at Omicho Market, where you can sample some of Kanazawa's culinary pleasures.
  • Catch a traditional Japanese play at the stunning Kanazawa Noh Museum, where the art of Noh has been preserved for centuries.
Day 2

Gardens, Geishas and Gold

  • Start the day with a stroll through the tranquil Kenrokuen Garden, hailed as one of the most beautiful gardens in Japan.
  • Visit Higashi Chaya, a traditional geisha district with charming teahouses and shops.
  • Step back in time at the Nagamachi Samurai District, where you can glimpse the life of Kanazawa's feudal era warriors.
  • Admire the glorious beauty of the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, home to stunning works of modern art.
  • Marvel at the intricate gold leaf artworks at the Kanazawa Gold Leaf Museum, celebrating Kanazawa's history as a center of gold leaf production.
  • Kanazawa may not be as well-known as some of Japan's bigger cities, but it packs a punch with its unique blend of history, culture and natural beauty. Experience the heart and soul of Japan in just two days in this charming city!

Length of stay

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Type of trip

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How to get there

Plane

The best way to get to Kanazawa by plane is to fly into Komatsu Airport, which is approximately 25 km away from the city center. From there, you can take a bus or train to Kanazawa Station.

Car

To get to Kanazawa by car, you can take the Hokuriku Expressway from Tokyo or Osaka. From Tokyo, the trip takes approximately 5-6 hours, while from Osaka it takes approximately 3-4 hours.

Train

There are several train options to get to Kanazawa, including the Hokuriku Shinkansen, which links Tokyo to Kanazawa. Other options include the Thunderbird Limited Express and the Shirasagi Limited Express. Both of these trains run between Osaka and Kanazawa.

Boat

There are no direct routes to Kanazawa by boat. However, you can take a ferry from Vladivostok, Russia to Toyama Port, which is approximately 60 km away from Kanazawa. From there, you can take a bus or train to Kanazawa.

Bus

If you prefer to travel by bus, you can take a highway bus from Tokyo's Shinjuku Station or Osaka's Umeda Station. The trip takes approximately 8-9 hours from Tokyo and 4-5 hours from Osaka, depending on traffic and weather conditions.

Destination

Kanazawa

Welcome to a city where the fish are fresh and the pedestrians are cautious. Kanazawa, where you can admire traditional Japanese architecture while avoiding colliding with bicycles.

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Number of days

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Type of trip

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