One-day travel cost guide for Kanazawa

A minimum spending reference compiled from prices confirmed on this site. It excludes lodging, shopping and flights. Transport uses base fares, so actual costs will be higher.

Three meals a day

Meal type	Per meal	Three-meal total
Beef bowl, regular size (並盛)	¥480–¥498≈ US$3.03–US$3.14	¥1,440–¥1,494≈ US$9.09–US$9.43
Ramen (standard bowl)	¥490–from ¥980≈ US$3.09–US$6.19	¥1,470–from ¥2,940≈ US$9.28–US$18.56
Kake udon (smallest size)	from ¥360–¥440≈ US$2.27–US$2.78	from ¥1,080–¥1,320≈ US$6.82–US$8.33
Hamburger (single item)	from ¥190–from ¥280≈ US$1.2–US$1.77	from ¥570–from ¥840≈ US$3.6–US$5.3
Cheapest plate ×5	¥550–¥600≈ US$3.47–US$3.79	¥1,650–¥1,800≈ US$10.42–US$11.37
2 tuna-mayo rice balls + 1 green tea	¥558–¥633≈ US$3.52–US$4	¥1,674–¥1,899≈ US$10.57–US$11.99

Chain prices are nationwide standard prices; some branches charge different prices.

Transport

Taxi (maximum fare, standard car)

¥700 for the first 1.22 km, then ¥100 every 226 m

≈ US$4.42 / US$0.63

Each company sets its fare between this maximum and the minimum. Time-based charges in slow traffic, late-night and winter surcharges, and some companies’ shorter-first-distance fares are not included.

In effect from 2026-05-25 · Official page

Base fares for subway, bus and similar (adult)
Operator	Ticket	IC card	Source
Hokuriku RailroadLocal bus, Kanazawa Station–Korinbo (zonal fare area)	¥220≈ US$1.39	Not listed	Official page
Hokuriku RailroadKanazawa Castle Town Loop Bus	¥220≈ US$1.39	Not listed	Official page

Admission

Admission to major sites (adult)
Site	Adult	Source
Kenrokuen Garden (Garden admission)	¥320≈ US$2.02	Official page

Checked 2026-10-13

Sightseeing and free passes

Sightseeing and free passes
Pass	Operator	Valid for	Adult	Child	Source
Kanazawa City 1-Day PassAlso valid on the Kanazawa Castle Town Loop Bus and Flat Bus	Hokuriku Railroad	1 day on the selected date	¥800≈ US$5.05	¥400≈ US$2.53	Official page

Public bath

¥500≈ US$3.16

Adult price cap for an ordinary public bath.

Ishikawa · Checked 2026-10-13

Accommodation tax (per person, per night)

Kanazawa

Under ¥5,000No tax
¥5,000 to under ¥20,000¥200
¥20,000 or more¥500

Accommodation tax details

One-day example

¥2,820–¥2,874≈ US$17.81–US$18.15

Calculated with 3 beef-bowl-level meals, 4 train or bus rides at base fares, and 1 public-bath visit.

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Local prices

Item	Unit	Price
Chuka soba ramen (restaurant)	per bowl	¥647≈ US$4.09
Beef bowl (restaurant)	per bowl	¥699≈ US$4.41
Café coffee	per cup	¥513≈ US$3.24
Udon (restaurant)	per bowl	¥650≈ US$4.1

Monthly average prices from government e-Stat data. Survey period: 2026-08.

Rates: Taiwan Futures Exchange daily reference rates (2026-10-14), Open Government Data License v1 (Taiwan). Reference rates, not bank buying or selling rates.