2 Days in Kanazawa: The Perfect Itinerary

Two‑day balanced itinerary in Kanazawa, Japan covering major sights, meals, and accommodation in a logical geographic flow.

Day 1 — Arrival and Central Kanazawa

08:30 — Flight arrival at Komatsu Airport (Komatsu Airport (KMQ))
09:30 — Airport bus to Kanazawa Station (Komatsu Airport → Kanazawa Station)
10:15 — Check‑in at Hotel Nikko Kanazawa (1-1-1 Marunouchi, Kanazawa)
11:00 — Kenrokuen Garden (1-1 Honmachi, Kanazawa)
12:45 — Lunch at Kourin Sushi (1-1-2 Honmachi, Kanazawa)
14:00 — Kanazawa Castle Park (1-1 Honmachi, Kanazawa)
15:15 — 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art (1-2-1 Higashiyama, Kanazawa)
16:45 — Coffee break at Curio Espresso & Roasters (1-1-17 Katamachi, Kanazawa)
17:30 — Nagamachi Samurai District walk (Nagamachi, Kanazawa)
19:15 — Dinner at Fuwari (kaiseki) (1-2-8 Nakajima-machi, Kanazawa)
20:45 — Return to hotel / rest (Hotel Nikko Kanazawa)

Day 2 — Cultural Exploration and Departure

07:30 — Breakfast at hotel buffet (Hotel Nikko Kanazawa)
08:15 — Visit Myoryuji (Ninja Temple) (1-2-14 Higashiyama, Kanazawa)
10:00 — Omicho Market – seafood tasting (1-1-1 Omicho, Kanazawa)
11:45 — Visit D.T. Suzuki Museum (1-2-2 Tokiwacho, Kanazawa)
12:45 — Lunch at Sushitetsu (omakase) (1-1-10 Omicho, Kanazawa)
14:00 — Check‑out and store luggage at hotel (Hotel Nikko Kanazawa)
15:15 — Return to Kanazawa Station via taxi (Hotel Nikko Kanazawa → Kanazawa Station)
16:30 — Depart Kanazawa by Shinkansen to Tokyo (Kanazawa Station → Tokyo Station)
18:00 — Dinner at Tokyo Station’s Ramen Street (Tokyo Station, Chiyoda)

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