Cheap Flights to Kanazawa

Samurai X is one of the most popular Japanese anime shows aired outside Japan. Rurouni Kenshi exudes that cool samurai afflicted by his past. Perhaps a lot of people are intrigued with the Edo period that they were talking about in the show, or just what makes a samurai’s life those days. If you really want to know, then pack your bags and book your cheap flights to Kanazawa-shi in Ishikawa prefecture.

Kanazawa-shi is relatively more obscure than most tourist attractions. Tokyo itself has a lot of tourist hubs like Ginza or Harajuku that appeals to particular tourist groups. However, Kanazawa has a lot to offer to tourists, since it is one of the most preserved Edo cities in Japan. You can experience a great deal of Japanese culture in this city. Bring your family and friends with you, because there’s definitely something for everyone in Kanazawa. To save on travel expenses, it is a smart move to find cheap flights to Kanazawa-shi online earlier.

If you want to start light, start with the Kenrokuen Gardens. Travelers recommend the peace and tranquility on this site. An asset of these gardens is its strict adherence to the basic principles of gardening in Japan, hence reflecting Japanese natural aesthete. You can also see the Kanazawa Castle, once owned by a powerful lording family in Kanazawa-shi.

There are at least two popular samurai districts in Kanazawa-shi: Nagamachi and Higashichaya districts. They’re very picturesque towns, seemingly trapped in time that you’d expect samurai battles to ensue anytime. You can also drop by traditional tea houses at Kazuemachi and Nishi.

Japanese art and culture are also thriving in Kanazawa-shi. Besides being Ishikawa Prefecture’s most historical city, art museums like the Ishikawa Prefectural Art Museum and 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art makes Kanazawa-shi an ideal place for a Japanese art retreat. Watch traditional Japanese Noh plays at the Ishikawa Prefectural Noh Theater and see more details about it at the Kanazawa Noh Museum.

When travelling to Kanazawa-shi, make sure you have an umbrella with you. Rains often pour in this city. If you’re travelling in the winter, expect heavy snow. Kanazawa-shi’s not called “Snow Country” for nothing. There are hotels in Kanazawa-shi where you can stay on a tight budget like Hotel Econo Kanazawakatamachi and Hotel Econo Kanazawa Ekimae just near the JR station.