Find the Real JapanKa n a z a w a P o r tWhere is Kanazawa?

Located in the center of Japanon the Sea of Japan coast

Vladivostok

Aomori
Akita

Short distance toneighboring countries
such as South Korea,
Russia, and China.

Tianjin

DalianSokchoQingdaoKanazawa

Sakaiminato
Busan

Tokyo

Jeju
Kita Kyushu

1,000kmKobe

ShanghaiDistance

Kanazawa Port

Vladivostok (Russia)

Approx. 850km(530 miles)

KeelungHong Kong

Busan (South
Korea)

Approx. 750km(460 miles)

Shanghai (China)

Approx. 1,500km(930 miles)

2,000km

How do I get to Kanazawa ?
JR Kanazawa Train Station and Komatsu Airport
are gateways to/from Tokyo and other major cities in Japan.
Noto
AirportKanazawa
Kanazawa

Osaka

2.5 hoursby Special Express Train

Kanazawa

Kanazawa
Port

Tokyo

2.5 hours

Komatsu
Airportby Bullet Train (Shinkansen)*Only 40 mins by car from
Komatsu Airport to Kanazawa.

Nagoya3 hours

Kanazawa

Kanazawaby Special Express Train

Tokyo

Osaka
NagoyaTokyo (Haneda)

1 hourby Domestic flight

JR Kanazawa Train Station

Komatsu Airport also connects toneighboring Asian cities such as Taipei,
Shanghai, Seoul, and Hong Kong.

Airports in Ishikawa

Why is Kanazawa Port attractive as a port of call ?
Heart-warming welcome
from locals
Currently numbering over 8,000,
Kanazawa Port Cruise Welcome
Club members have been
welcoming cruise ships since 2013.

Center of
Hokuriku Region
Options for one-day tours
outside the city – to World
Heritage Sites, nearby
renowned hot springs andmore.

Japanese Crafts Workshops
Join workshops for various traditional crafts
and experience Kanazawa’s rich cultural
heritage.

InfrastructureWith the three wharves and the
Kanazawa Port Cruise Terminal, thePort of Kanazawa can accommodate
various sizes of cruise ships.

Close proximity
to the city center
Being accessible by car to
downtown and major tourist
spots in 20 minutes,
passengers will have enoughtime for shore excursions.

Diverse tourist attractions
From beautifully preserved traditionalbuildings to modern art museum, Kanazawa
is a world-class cruise destination with
cultural, historical, and culinary attractions.

Infrastructure: Port facilities for passenger ships
OHAMA Wharf
Passenger ships

Industrial & construction
machinery
Komatsu Plant

Iki-iki Fish Market

MURYOJI
Wharf

Passenger ships

Kanazawa Port has three wharvesand can accommodate up to a
170,000-ton class cruise ship.

TOMIZU Wharf
Passenger ships,
RORO ships, Ferry

Kanazawa Port
Cruise Terminal

Container Yard

Infrastructure: Port facilities for passenger ships
MURYOJI
Length: 320m (1,049.8ft)
Water Depth: -10m (32.8ft)
Capacity: 120,000 G/T

TOMIZU
Length: 370m (1,213.9ft)
Water Depth: -10m (32.8ft)
Capacity: 80,000 G/T

OHAMA
Length: 400m (1,312ft)
Water Depth: -13m (42.6ft)
Capacity: 170,000 G/T

Statistics: Cruise ship calls at Kanazawa PortBy cruise line company
International Cruise Lines

By ship category
LuxuryJapanese Cruise Lines
55
50

50

50
47

40

40

37

44

39

20

0

30 1

11
6

4
2

12
6
4

7

5

7

19
18

16

17

8

7

10

6

0

0
4

0
6

8

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic caused a drastic
drop in calls but with the resumption ofinternational cruises worldwide, Kanazawa
Port had 47 calls.

29

10

6

5

4
0
2

0

6

12

34

15

11

24

30

20

22

16

15

5

22

25
19

18

47

20

35

30

25

10

47

50
45

48

54

55

45

30

Casual54

47

35

Premium

13

2
3

10

5
1

17

2

17

16

6

17

6
0

1

4

11
1
1

4
0

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023

Calls at Kanazawa Port in 2023

ASUKA Ⅱ
50,444t / 872pax

Queen Elizabeth
90,900t / 2,081pax

New

Hanseatic Nature
15,651t / 230pax

MSCBellissima
171,598t / 4,418pax

Westerdam
82,862t / 1,964pax

Diamond Princess
115,906t / 2,706pax

New

Silver Muse
40,791t / 596pax

The COVID-19 pandemic caused drastic
drop in calls, but with the resumption ofinternational cruises worldwide, Kanazawa
NewPort had
47 calls.
Le Soleal
Heritage Adventurer
10,992t / 264pax

New

NipponMaru
22,472t / 449pax

8,445t / 140pax

New

Silver Whisper
28,258t / 388pax

Amadea29,008t / 600pax

AzamaraQuest
30,277t / 702pax

New

New

Scenic Eclipse
17,545t / 228pax

Pacific World
77,441t / 2,010pax

Infrastructure: Kanazawa Port Cruise Terminal
Kanazawa Port Cruise Terminal

Total floor area: 10,570 m² (113,775 ft²)/ 3 stories
1st Floor: CIQ Area, Waiting Area, Tourist Information (4,228m²/45,510 ft²)
2nd Floor: Seminar Room, meeting rooms, restaurant, observation deck,
Kanazawa Port Learning & Experience Room (4,610m²/49,621 ft²)
3rd Floor: Kanazawa Port Promotion Association, other offices (1,732m²/18,643 ft²)

Infrastructure: Kanazawa Port Cruise Terminal

1F

With the CIQ and waiting areas,
this floor serves as a gateway
between land and sea.

Vending machines
Administration Office1,283 m²

804 m²

CIQ Area

Waiting Area

Tourist Information

Infrastructure: Kanazawa Port Cruise Terminal

1F CIQ Area

The first place where cruise passengers step into
when the ships dock, the CIQ Area can process
4,000 passengers within 2 hours.

During the off-season or whenever it is not used for cruise ships,
this space can be transformed into event venues for trade fairs,
exhibitions, concerts, dance performances, or kids’ sports events.

Infrastructure: Kanazawa Port Cruise Terminal

1F Waiting Area

Two pillars are decorated with 8 impressive works
by leading artisans of iconic Ishikawa crafts such as
Kutani porcelain ware, Kaga Yuzen dyed silk, andlacquerware from Wajima, Yamanaka, and Kanazawa.

Infrastructure: Kanazawa Port Cruise Terminal

2F

A versatile floor where visitors
can have educational experiences,
enjoy the view, or grab a bite to eat.

Seminar Room

Observation Deck

Restaurant
Learning andExperience Room
310 m²2,872 m²

256 m²210 m²Meeting Rooms

Infrastructure: Kanazawa Port Cruise Terminal

2F

Observation Deck

The layout is designed to allow all guests
to enjoy the panoramic view of the sea
while they satisfy their tastebuds withlocally-sourced ingredients.

The roofed deck offers a cool sanctuary
in summer and a stunning seascape
backdrop for an outdoor stage…

BAY ARCE Seaside Restaurant

2F

Infrastructure: Kanazawa Port Cruise Terminal

2F

Learning andExperience Room

The most popular attraction is this simulator
which is the largest in Japan, comprised of
14 monitors, each one measuring 70 inches.
Kanazawa Port Ship Steering Simulator

History of Kanazawa Port

Diorama of Kanazawa Port

Infrastructure: Kanazawa Port Cruise Terminal

The terminal building and the harbor are
illuminated by LEDs every night with
5 colours which change every 5 minutes.

Infrastructure: Kanazawa Port Cruise Terminal
CrimsonChinese Yellow (Ocher)

IndigoDark GreenRoyal Purple

The port is illuminated with Kaga Gosai,
the 5 traditional colours used in Kaga Yuzen silk dyeing.
The mesmerizing light patterns change for each colour.

Why is Kanazawa Port attractive as a port of call ?
Heart-warming welcome
from locals
Currently numbering over 8,000,
Kanazawa Port Cruise Welcome
Club members have been
welcoming cruise ships since 2013.

Center of
Hokuriku Region
Options for one-day tours
outside the city – to World
Heritage Sites, nearby
renowned hot springs andmore.

Japanese Crafts Workshops
Join workshops for various traditional crafts
and experience Kanazawa’s rich cultural
heritage.

InfrastructureWith the three wharves and the
Kanazawa Port Cruise Terminal, thePort of Kanazawa can accommodate
various sizes of cruise ships.

Close proximity
to the city center
Being accessible by car to
downtown and major tourist
spots in 20 minutes,
passengers will haveenough time for shore
excursions.

Diverse tourist attractions
From beautifully preserved traditionalbuildings to modern art museum, Kanazawa
is a world-class cruise destination with
cultural, historical, and culinary attractions.

JR Kanazawa Train Station

Short distance to the city center
5 km(3.1 mi)Noto Region

3 km(1.8 mi)Ohno & Kanaiwa Area

Major tourist spots arelocated within 5km(3.1mi), only 20 minutes
from Kanazawa Port tothe city center by car.

・Noto Airport
・Notojima Island
・Shiroyone Senmaida Rice Terraces
・Chirihama Nagisa Driveway
・Wakura Onsen
・Wajima Morning Market
・Okunoto Salt Farm Village

Kanazawa Port

20 minIshikawa Prefectural
Government Office

JR
Kanazawa
StationOmicho Market

Higashi Chaya District

Kaga Region
・Komatsu Airport
・Kakusenkei Gorge
・Kutani-yaki Art Museum
・Natadera Temple
・Yamashiro Onsen

Nagamachi Samurai
Residence District
Teramachi Jiingun
Temple District

Kenrokuen Garden
21st Century Museumof Contemporary Art

Central Urban Area

Short distance to the city center
Rail & Cruise

Fly & Cruise

TurnaroundPort
Tourist Attractions

Accommodation

Cruise Terminal

Why is Kanazawa Port attractive as a port of call ?
Heart-warming welcome
from locals
Currently numbering over 8,000,
Kanazawa Port Cruise Welcome
Club members have been
welcoming cruise ships since 2013.

Center of
Hokuriku Region
Options for one-day tours
outside the city – to World
Heritage Sites, nearby
renowned hot springs andmore.

Japanese Crafts Workshops
Join workshops for various traditional crafts
and experience Kanazawa’s rich cultural
heritage.

InfrastructureWith the three wharves and the
Kanazawa Port Cruise Terminal, thePort of Kanazawa can accommodate
various sizes of cruise ships.

Close proximity
to the city center
Being accessible by car to
downtown and major tourist
spots in 20 minutes,
passengers will have enoughtime for shore excursions.

Diverse tourist attractions
From beautifully preserved traditionalbuildings to modern art museum, Kanazawa
is a world-class cruise destination with
cultural, historical, and culinary attractions.

Diverse Tourist Attractions
Preserved
Historical
Cityscape

Kingdom of
Traditional Arts
and Crafts

World-Famous
Food Culture

Diverse tourist attractions: Tour Examples
Plan

A

Kanazawa Highlights

3.5h
25 minKenrokuen Garden

Nagamachi District

Stroll through Japan’s
famed garden which received
three stars in theMichelin Green Guide.

A stunningly preserved
samurai district in the centerof Kanazawa.

7 min

Kanazawa Port

20 minNomura Samurai
House

Higashi Chaya District
Tea houses are open to public
as cultural assets. You can also
buy gold leaf crafts.

Former residence of
successive generations ofhigh-ranking samurai family.

10 minDiverse tourist attractions: Tour Examples
Plan

B

Kanazawa Full-day Highlights

6hKanazawa Port

20 minOmicho Market
Established in the Edo Period,“Kanazawa’s Kitchen” hasaround 170 shops offering
freshly caught seafood andother local produce.

Kenrokuen Garden

Souvenir Shoppingat Nagamachi Samurai District
Stop by a local Kutani Porcelain
shop displaying outstanding works
by a National Living Treasure.

25 min10 minLunch ata Japanese Ryotei

Finish the tour with powderedgreen tea.

Enjoy authentic Japanesecuisine, including the signature
local dish “Jibuni”!

2 min
Nomura Samurai House

7 min

5 min

Authentic Japan
Kanazawa Castle Park

Authentic Japan

Kenrokuen Garden

Authentic Japan

Higashi Chaya District

Nagamachi Samurai District

NatureSacred Mount Haku

NatureNatadera Temple

NatureChirihama Beach
Driveway

Exquisite Festivals
Abare Festival

Exquisite Festivals
Hyakumangoku Festival

Children's Kabuki
FestivalBoth Traditional and Modern Architectures
21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art

Both Traditional and Modern Architectures
Ishikawa Prefectural LibraryUnique Venues in Kanazawa
Light-up @Kenrokuen Garden

Tea ceremony@Kenrokuen Garden

Keta Shrine

Social gathering @Kanazawa Castle

Geisha performance@Higashi-chaya District

Ohi Museum

Noh stage

Various cultural activities

Hot springs

Golf

Why is Kanazawa Port attractive as a port of call ?
Heart-warming welcome
from locals
Currently numbering over 8,000,
Kanazawa Port Cruise Welcome
Club members have been
welcoming cruise ships since 2013.

Center of
Hokuriku Region
Options for one-day tours
outside the city – to World
Heritage Sites, nearby
renowned hot springs andmore.

Japanese Crafts Workshops
Join workshops for various traditional crafts
and experience Kanazawa’s rich cultural
heritage.

InfrastructureWith the three wharves and the
Kanazawa Port Cruise Terminal, thePort of Kanazawa can accommodate
various sizes of cruise ships.

Close proximity
to the city center
Being accessible to downtown
and major tourist spots in 20
minutes by car, passengers
will have enough time forshore excursions.

Diverse tourist attractions
From beautifully preserved traditionalbuildings to modern art museum, Kanazawa
is a world-class cruise destination with
cultural, historical, and culinary attractions.

Handicraft Workshops

Kingdom of
Traditional Arts
and Crafts
Immerse yourself in theculture and beauty ofIshikawa through awide variety ofhands-on activities.

Both Traditional and Modern Arts

Gold LeafBoth Traditional and Modern Arts
Gold LeafBoth Traditional and Modern Arts
Gold Leaf

Cultural Experiences and Programs
Tea Ceremony

Time required: 30 min.
Reservation: RequiredGold Leaf Crafts Workshop

Capacity: 20
English: Available

Capacity: 50
English: Available

Sake Brewery Tour

Cooking Lesson

Time required: 60 min.
Reservation: Required

Time required: 60 min.
Reservation: Required

Capacity: 40
English: Available

Time required: 90 min.
Capacity: 10
Reservation: Required
English: Available

Cultural Experiences and Programs
Kaga-Yuzen Dyeing

Time required: 30–90 min
Reservation: Required

Shamisen Lesson

Capacity: 30
English: Available

Kimono Dress-Up Experience

Time required: 60–120 min.
Reservation: Required

Capacity: 10
English: Available

Possibleonboard !

Time required: 30 min
Reservation: Required

Capacity: 8
English: Available

Others◆ Paragliding with views of Mt. Haku,
Sea of Japan Coastline and Tedori
River (Geopark)◆ Wagashi (Confectionery) lesson◆ Zazen Seated Meditation ExperienceWhy is Kanazawa Port attractive as a port of call??
Heart-warming welcome
from locals
Currently numbering over 8,000,
Kanazawa Port Cruise Welcome
Club members have been
welcoming cruise ships since 2013.

Center of
Hokuriku Region
Options for one-day tours
outside the city – to World
Heritage Sites, nearby
renowned hot springs andmore.

Japanese Crafts Workshops
Join workshops for various traditional crafts
and experience Kanazawa’s rich cultural
heritage.

InfrastructureWith the three wharves and the
Kanazawa Port Cruise Terminal, thePort of Kanazawa can accommodate
various sizes of cruise ships.

Close proximity
to the city center
Being accessible todowntown and major tourist
spots in 20 minutes by car,passengers will have enoughtime for shore excursions.

Diverse tourist attractions
From beautifully preserved traditionalbuildings to modern art museum, Kanazawa
is a world-class cruise destination with
cultural, historical, and culinary attractions.

Center of Hokuriku Region
Go on day-trips to popular spots
in neighboring areas.

Noto
Island& Beach
NotoIsland&Driveway
Beach
Driveway

6h
6h

6h
Kutani Porcelain &Hot Spring Bath Experience

7h
Tateyama-Kurobe
Alpine Route
Kanazawa Port

Eiheiji Temple& Tojinbo Cliffs

7h
Shirakawa-go

6hCultural Experiences and Programs
Wajima Lacquerware Workshop

Time required: 90 min.
Reservation: Required

Capacity: 40
English: Need an interpreter

Japanese Drum Lesson

Time required: 60 min.
Reservation: Required

Capacity: 25
English: Need an interpreter

Calligraphy on Noto Washi Paper

Time required: 120 min.
Reservation: Required

Capacity: 10
English: Available

Kutani Porcelain Workshop

Time required: 30–60 min.
Capacity: 200
Reservation: Required
English: Need an interpreterKaga Hot Spring Resort: Yamashiro Onsen

Kaga Hot Spring Resort: Yamashiro Onsen

Kaga Hot Spring Resort: Katayamazu Onsen

Katayamazu Onsen on the shore of Lake Shibayama

Tateyama-Kurobe Alpine RouteShirakawa-go Village

Tojinbo Cliffs

Why is Kanazawa Port attractive as a port of call??
Heart-warming welcome
from locals
Currently numbering over 8,000,
Kanazawa Port Cruise Welcome
Club members have been
welcoming cruise ships since 2013.

Center of
Hokuriku Region
Options for one-day tours
outside the city – to World
Heritage Sites, nearby
renowned hot springs andmore.

Japanese Crafts Workshops
Join workshops for various traditional crafts
and experience Kanazawa’s rich cultural
heritage.

InfrastructureWith the three wharves and the
Kanazawa Port Cruise Terminal, thePort of Kanazawa can accommodate
various sizes of cruise ships.

Close proximity
to the city center
Being accessible todowntown and major tourist
spots in 20 minutes by car,passengers will have enoughtime for shore excursions.

Diverse tourist attractions
From beautifully preserved traditionalbuildings to modern art museum, Kanazawa
is a world-class cruise destination with
cultural, historical, and culinary attractions.

Heart-warming welcome from locals
The Kanazawa Port
Cruise Welcome Club
established in 2013 by the Kanazawa
Port Promotion Association has
currently over 8,000 members.
They visit the port to give a warm
welcome to cruise guests andparticipate in the send-off events.

Find us on Social Media!
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Official Website
https://www.k-port.jp/authentic-kanazawa/

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Discover Ishikawa, Japan
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The Official Ishikawa Travel Guide
https://www.ishikawatravel.jp/en/

We Look Forward to Welcoming You at Kanazawa Port!