Hokuriku

Kanazawa in Winter: Snow, Weather & the Best Month to Visit

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Kanazawa in winter is worth the trip — just not for the reason most people book it. The city does not sit under a guaranteed blanket of snow. Snow usually starts around late December and can fall into February, and January has historically been the strongest bet for snow on the ground. But a snowy … Read more

Takayama vs Kanazawa: How to Choose If You Only Have Time for One

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You have room in your itinerary for one more stop between Tokyo and Kyoto — Kanazawa or Takayama. Not both. Or maybe you can squeeze in both, but you’re not sure if the travel time is worth it. This is the question I hear most often from travelers planning a central Japan itinerary, and the … Read more