Kanazawa in Brief
Japan is a small country, but each region has its own unique culture. Kanazawa, the biggest city in the Hokuriku region, is located in the middle of Japan’s main island. It’s easy to get to from both Tokyo and Kyoto by road or rail. The city will be much more easily accessible once the Hokuriku Shinkansen (the new bullet train connecting Kanazawa and Tokyo) opens on March 14, 2015.
Access to Kanazawa by car
・Tokyo I.C >> Kanazawa Nishi I.C / 568km( 353miles )
・Narita International Airport >>
Kanazawa Higashi I.C / 552km( 343miles )
・Kansai International Airport >>
Kanazawa Nishi I.C / 343km( 213miles)
・Nagoya I.C >> Kanazawa Higashi I.C / 243km( 151miles )
・Kyoto Higashi I.C >> Kanazawa Nishi I.C / 246km( 153miles )
Useful Kanazawa Goodwill Guide Network (KGGN)
If you want to ask something as soon as you arrive at JR Kanazawa station, just go straight to the Higashi-Guchi East Exit! The Kanazawa Goodwill Guide Network (KGGN) is a group of English-speaking volunteer guides who provide free travel information for tourists visiting Kanazawa. These friendly members are here to serve you everyday at JR Kanazawa Station’s Tourist Information Counter. KGGN volunteers also offer guided tours in English. This tour service is free but requires you to register in advance. Also, you are expected to pay for your guide’s entrance fees and lunch. This is a small price to pay for a service that will surely enrich your visit! KGGN is your one-stop destination for sightseeing information in Kanazawa!
Kanazawa Hyakubangai, 1-1, Kinoshinbo, Kanazawa
(Tourist Information Counter near the East Gate of
JR Kanazawa Station)
Phone 076-232-3933
Open: everyday (10:00-18:00)
Closed: Dec. 31 - Jan. 2
http://kggn.sakura.ne.jp/index.html
