Kanazawa

Kanazawa is a historic city in , . For travelers who want to see one of the best-preserved major Edo-period cities in the country, it's hard to beat.
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Kanazawa Gakuin College and Kanazawa City Joto Citizen Gymnasium.

College
is a private junior college in Kanazawa, Ishikawa, . Originally established in 1950 as a women's junior college, it became coeducational in 1998.

Sports venue
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is a sports venue.

Peak
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is a peak, which is situated 3½ km east of Kanazawa.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Tatemachi.

Quarter
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is a quarter, which is situated 7 km northwest of Kanazawa.

Kanazawa

Latitude
36.5192° or 36° 31′ 9″ north
Longitude
136.7084° or 136° 42′ 30″ east
Population
452,000
Elevation
81 metres (266 feet)
Open location code
8Q8RGP95+M8
Geo­Names ID
1860240
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Satellite Map

Discover Kanazawa from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

“Kanazawa” goes by many names.
  • Japanese: “かなざわし”
  • Japanese: “金沢”
  • Japanese: “金沢市”

Places with the Same Name

Discover other places named “Kanazawa”.

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Nishi-Ichinosemachi and Wakamatsumachi.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Uchikawa Dam and Mount Utatsu.

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