Kanazawa Station, Japan
From series “Top 14 Most Astonishing Railway Stations in the World”
Japan also has outstanding railway stations. One of the most interesting is the Kanazawa Station. It was opened relatively recent, in 2005. The station has placed in the renovated building of the old palace. A few years after, has appeared the new most advanced entrance. Now it has high red handmade wooden columns. The new accretion is topped by the domed shape glass roof, that resembles a huge umbrella.
As far this accretion has appeared, a great wave of the critics and disputes has aroused around it. Locals and professional designers were of the opinion that, those elements of architecture don’t go with the historical look of the city. Tourists finished these disagreements. They came to the station and took photos of the incredible construction.
Next - Grand Central New York
Southern Cross Station, Australia
Grand Central New York, USA
Back to the start “Top 14 Most Astonishing Railway Stations in the World”Kanazawa Station - interactive map
Useful staff nearby
ATM bankomat: 'Fukui Bank' located in 0.05 km (
check the route on the map).
check the route on the map).
Car rental office: 'Ones car rental Apa Hotel Kanazawa Ekimae' is located in 0.09 km (
on the map).
on the map).
Police station: 'Police box' in 0.47 km
Railway station: 'Kanazawa Station' in 0.08 km
Nearest airports:
» Komatsu Airport KMQ - in 28 km
» Toyama Airport TOY - in 48 km
» Matsumoto Airport MMJ - in 123 km
» Gifu Aero Airport QGU - in 128 km
» Nagoya Airport NKM - in 149 km
» Komatsu Airport KMQ - in 28 km
» Toyama Airport TOY - in 48 km
» Matsumoto Airport MMJ - in 123 km
» Gifu Aero Airport QGU - in 128 km
» Nagoya Airport NKM - in 149 km
Cities nearby
Best hotels near Kanazawa Station
Kanazawa Manten Hotel Ekimae
Located in 0 km from Kanazawa Station
Route on the map:
Rooms: 509
Route on the map:
Rooms: 509
The air-conditioned rooms feature a flat-screen TV, a fridge and an electric kettle with green tea bags. Japanese Yukata robes and slippers are … More: photo, rates and booking
Hotel Trusty Kanazawa Korinbo
Located in 1 km from Kanazawa Station
Route on the map:
Rooms: 207
Route on the map:
Rooms: 207
Trusty Korinbo Hotel is a 10-minute bus ride from JR Kanazawa Station, and a 14-minute walk from the marvelous Kenroku-en Garden. Air-conditioned … More: photo, rates and booking
Raccoon House
Located in 2 km from Kanazawa Station
Route on the map:
Rooms: 6
Route on the map:
Rooms: 6
The air-conditioned rooms feature wooden floors, a TV and an electric kettle with green tea bags. Bathrooms and toilets are shared. A free-use … More: photo, rates and booking
Yuyaruru Saisai
Located in 3 km from Kanazawa Station
Route on the map:
Rooms: 12
Route on the map:
Rooms: 12
Tatami (woven-straw) floors and Japanese futon bedding are included in all rooms at Yuyaruru Saisai Ryokan. A fridge is provided, and guests can make … More: photo, rates and booking
Nearest unique sightseeing spots to visit
39 km - Shirakawa-Go Town
Shirakawa-go is one of the few Japanese towns, which for hundreds of years has been maintaining its historic charm. This place is home to about 1 600 people; its area is 356 square km. The main feature of the town is its unique architecture. You can see small …
From the series 'Small Flamboyant Towns Painted with Van Gogh Colors'
Shirakawa-go is one of the few Japanese towns, which for hundreds of years has been maintaining its historic charm. This place is home to about 1 600 people; its area is 356 square km. The main feature of the town is its unique architecture. You can see small …
41 km - Shirakawa-go Village
The best place to enjoy a relaxing retreat in Japan is the ancient village of Shirakawa-go. This remote village is situated in the mountainous area. The site is surrounded by soaring mountains that protect it from wind and other vagaries of nature. One of the main …
From the series 'The Most Cozy Towns Full of Zen'
The best place to enjoy a relaxing retreat in Japan is the ancient village of Shirakawa-go. This remote village is situated in the mountainous area. The site is surrounded by soaring mountains that protect it from wind and other vagaries of nature. One of the main …
61 km - Kamioka
Kamioka mine is situated in the deserted village of the same name. The quarry was founded in the early 19th century on a desert island near Kyushu. Over a hundred years ago scientists have discovered rich deposits of cadmium ore, which was the reason for constructing …
From the series 'The Scariest Mines in the World'
Kamioka mine is situated in the deserted village of the same name. The quarry was founded in the early 19th century on a desert island near Kyushu. Over a hundred years ago scientists have discovered rich deposits of cadmium ore, which was the reason for constructing …
124 km - Matsumoto Castle
Matsumoto is considered to be the most beautiful castle in Japan. It was built in the end of the 16th century and is located in the town of the same name. The unofficial name of the building is very symbolic. It is called 'the castle of the ravens' because of …
From the series 'Impressive Castles and Palaces Located on Water'
Matsumoto is considered to be the most beautiful castle in Japan. It was built in the end of the 16th century and is located in the town of the same name. The unofficial name of the building is very symbolic. It is called 'the castle of the ravens' because of …
139 km - Heirloom Upgrade Stone
The unique man-made formation is the Stone Heirloom, also known as the Sanctuary of Oisi. Even in the Middle Ages the huge stone was declared a sanctuary. Next door was the temple erected. The history of the stone origin is unknown. Heirloom is impressive. The length …
From the series 'The Most Mysterious Constructions of the Planet'
The unique man-made formation is the Stone Heirloom, also known as the Sanctuary of Oisi. Even in the Middle Ages the huge stone was declared a sanctuary. Next door was the temple erected. The history of the stone origin is unknown. Heirloom is impressive. The length …
149 km - Toilet at Madarao-Kogen
The hotel Madarao-Kogen is located on the popular ski resort Madarao Kogen, which is located in the Iiyama district, admiring visitors with the original thematic design of the toilet. Sitting on the cobblestone, you can notice that the walls and the door are decorated …
From the series 'Public Toilets, Who Makes it Extravagant'
The hotel Madarao-Kogen is located on the popular ski resort Madarao Kogen, which is located in the Iiyama district, admiring visitors with the original thematic design of the toilet. Sitting on the cobblestone, you can notice that the walls and the door are decorated …
Top destination around Kanazawa Station - Kanazawa
Without a doubt, Kanazawa Castle is the main attraction of this Japanese city. The city of Kanazawa grew around this castle. The Maeda family was the founder of the gorgeous building. Each new owner was adding additional details to the construction depending on own taste and preferences. This is how the castle was growing in size, getting new floors and supporting buildings. The Kanazawa Castle was reconstructed several times. It suffered much damage during a fire that took place in the late 50s of the 18th century.
The gorgeous building has an interesting detail – a roof made of lead. The choice of the material was not random. First, lead was immune to fire damage, and, second, soldiers could make bullets from the roof in case of a castle siege. Kanazawa Castle looks like a well-protected fortress with guardian towers, earth wall, arrow loops, and special hidden areas where soldiers could hide and then attack their unprepared enemies.
Read further...
The gorgeous building has an interesting detail – a roof made of lead. The choice of the material was not random. First, lead was immune to fire damage, and, second, soldiers could make bullets from the roof in case of a castle siege. Kanazawa Castle looks like a well-protected fortress with guardian towers, earth wall, arrow loops, and special hidden areas where soldiers could hide and then attack their unprepared enemies.
Read further...
OrangeSmile.com - online travel reservation expert providing reliable car rental and hotel booking services. We feature more than 25.000 destinations with 12.000 rental offices and 200.000 hotels worldwide.
Secure Server
OrangeSmile B.V. - Hotel Booking Worldwide
Head office: Weegschaalstraat 3
Eindhoven,
5632 CW
Netherlands
+31 40 40 150 44
Copyright © 2002 -
OrangeSmile Tours B.V. | OrangeSmile.com | Under the direction and management of IVRA Holding B.V. - Registered at Kamer van Koophandel (KvK), The Netherlands No. 17237018