Hokuriku · 金沢

Kanazawa road trips

Kanazawa connects the Hokuriku coast with Shirakawa-go and Toyama. Access on coastal and mountain roads can change, so check current local notices.

HOW TO CHOOSE

Explore central Kanazawa on foot or by transit, and use the car for the out-of-town legs.

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Drives from Kanazawa

1–2 days · 82 km

Suggested 2 days: D1 Kanazawa—Gokayama｜D2 Shirakawa-go—Kanazawa; allow extra time for snow and parking shuttles in winter.

1–2 days · 58 km

Suggested 2 days: D1 Yamashiro—Yamanaka Onsen｜D2 Natadera—Shirayama Hime Shrine; mountain roads are seasonal.

1–2 days · 66 km

Suggested 2 days: D1 Amaharashi Coast—Takaoka｜D2 Shinminato Bridge—Fugan Canal; Tateyama views depend on weather.

2–3 days · 105 km

Suggested 3 days: D1 Kanazawa—Tateyama Station｜D2 park and use Alpine Route transport｜D3 Unazuki Onsen; private cars cannot cross the Alpine Route.

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