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Kanazawa Travel Guide
Overview
Kanazawa is located on the island of Honshu and is the capital of Ishikawa Prefecture. In terms of wealth and size, it used to be the seat of
the second most influential and powerful feudal family, the Maeda, and is home to several cultural and historical landmarks that compare in
significance to those in Tokyo and Kyoto.
When To Go
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In autumn (September – November), Kanazawa tends to be rainy, with
precipitation at its highest for the year. Average daily temperatures are below
10 degrees.
In winter (December – February), temperatures fall below 5 degrees and rain
is frequent. Expect snow about 10 to 20 days per month.
Once spring kicks in (March – May), the weather becomes more pleasant,
with daily temperatures ranging from 10 to 17 degrees, excellent for sakura
viewing and other outdoor activities.
During the summer months (June – August), the city is hot and humid,
with daily temperatures of between 22 and 30 degrees. Rain is particularly
prevalent in July.
Samurai District
Snow crab in the market
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