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First Time in Kanazawa? Here's What to See in One Day

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Creator's Key Takeaways

We had a fun and educational day in Canazawa.

I would definitely say you you could do this port on your own, particularly if your ship has transportation into town because it's a distance.

The castle and gardens are close to downtown, but we did we did take a public bus there.

So, Kanazawa is known as um it produces gold flakes.

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Plan for immigration re-entrance time at the cruise port, which can take up to 4 hours.
✓Use the ship's city map and suggested places to visit for more details.
✓Consider using the shuttle bus from the train station if your ship provides transportation into town.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Navigating a port independently — You could do this port on your own if your ship has transportation into town; use the train station as a home base.
Immigration process at a Japanese cruise port — Collect a number the day before and wait for your group to be called; plan for up to 4 hours.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the key sights to see in Kanazawa in one day?
QHow can you navigate Kanazawa port independently?
QWhat should you expect for immigration at a Japanese cruise port?

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Top: Small group tour organized by a fellow cruiser
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Welcome to the seventh episode in our CRUISE JAPAN PORT HIGHLIGHTS series- Kanazawa- home of the famous Kanazawa Castle and Gold Flakes We were part of a small group tour organized by a fellow cruise thru Viator. Our guide took us to the iconic spots of this port with a mix of public transportation, walking and the ships shuttle bus to port. What to Expect: - Quick Immigration Discussion (this was our first port after South Korea) - Visit the Oyama Shrine - In-depth visit to the Kanazawa Castle & Garden - Visit the Kenroku-en Garden - Quick stop at Higashi Chaya District (Geisha/ Tea Houses) - Kanazawa Station for Ship Shuttle This episode is perfect for cruisers visiting Kanazawa or anyone curious about Japan’s lesser-known port gems LINK to Kanazawa City Map: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nTAMVpSZVtzDXk7CwrfxRb_2yzHmNUxa/view?usp=drive_link LINK to Kanazawa Points of Interest: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pQ2o6Vpvc_UDi2VqoeNSFfFS4gYWeJiw/view?usp=drive_link 0:00 - Introduction 1:38 – Walking tour & Oyama Shrine 3:43 – Kanazawa Castle & Gardens 6:52 – Kenroku-en Garden 8:12 – Higashi Chaya District (Geisha/ Tea Houses) 8:38 – Kanazawa Station 9:09 – Wrap Join us as we explore the captivating city of "kanazawa japan", a place where "japanese history" comes alive at every turn. Our "kanazawa travel" adventure takes us from the serene Oyama Shrine to the impressive "kanazawa castle" parks, concluding with a peaceful stroll through some of Japan's most breathtaking "japanese gardens". This journey offers a glimpse into the timeless beauty and rich culture that make "japan travel" so special. #GoTravelLife #CruiseJapan #Kanazawa #KanazawaJapan #CruiseVlog #Westerdam #JapanCircle