A Side of Japan Unlike Any Other Via Hokuriku Shinkansen: Kanazawa & Karuizawa

Kanazawa in Ishikawa Prefecture and Karuizawa in Nagano are two cities not to miss when traveling in Japan. With the now available Hokuriku JR Railpass, travelers can reach these two destinations by shinkansen. Whether you're traveling between Tokyo to Kyoto or you're taking brief weekend getaway, these cities will charm you with their history and nature.

If you're thinking of visiting the less touristy areas of Japan, these are great cities to take into account. Trust us, you'll wish you'd schedule more time in these cities. It always happens to us, we never have enough time.

Locations featured:
Kanazawa (金沢市) Ishikawa
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Tsuzumi-mon Gate 鼓門
2 Kinoshinbomachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-0858, Japan
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Higashi Chaya District ひがし茶屋街
1 Chome Higashiyama, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-0831, Japan
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Kingyoan Cafe 大正浪漫喫茶 金魚庵
Japan, 〒920-0831 Ishikawa, Kanazawa, Higashiyama, 1 Chome−10−4 10番地4号
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Kazu Nakashima 菓舗(カホ カズナカシマ）
1 Chome-7-6 Higashiyama, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-0831, Japan
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Karuizawa (軽井沢町) Naganao
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Hoshino Resorts BEB5 Karuizawa 星野リゾート BEB5軽井沢
3364-15 Nagakura, Karuizawa, Kitasaku District, Nagano 389-0111, Japan
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Kawakami-An Sekireibasi Branch 川上庵 せきれい橋店
2145-5 Nagakura, Karuizawa, Kitasaku District, Nagano 389-0111, Japan
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Sawamura Bakery & Restaurant Harunire Terrace
ベーカリー&レストラン 沢村 軽井沢ハルニレテラス
Japan, 〒389-0111 Nagano, Kitasaku District, Karuizawa, Nagakura, 字横吹2145-5 ハルニレテラスA棟
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Shiraito Waterfall 白糸の滝
Nagakura, Karuizawa, Kitasaku District, Nagano 389-0111, Japan
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Old Karuizawa Ginza Street 軽井沢銀座商会
878 Karuizawa, Kitasaku District, Nagano 389-0102, Japan
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牛魔王
旧軽井沢-558-4, Karuizawa, Kitasaku District, Nagano 389-0102, Japan
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Okakidokoro Terakoyahonpo Karuizawaten おかき処 寺子屋本舗 軽井沢店
570 Karuizawa, Kitasaku District, Nagano 389-0102, Japan
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Tsurutontan つるとんたん UDON NOODLE Brasserie KARUIZAWA JAPAN
Kyūkaruizawa-813-10 Karuizawa, Kitasaku District, Nagano 389-0102
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Kumoba Pond 雲場池
Karuizawa, Kitasaku District, Nagano 389-0102, Japan
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Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza
軽井沢・プリンスショッピングプラザ
Karuizawa, Kitasaku District, Nagano 389-0102, Japan
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