Introduction to Kanazawa Kanazawa is located on the west coast of Japan's main island, almost in the geographical center of Japan. The city is surrounded by the Japan Alps, Hakusan National Park and Noto Peninsula National Park. Two rivers run through the city; the Sai is said to be a lively masculine river and the Asano to be a sweet feminine river. Such a natural background of great beauty gives the city a relaxed feeling. Kanazawa is a castle town that was ruled over by the Maeda family for three centuries. Kenrokuen garden was originally the garden of the outer residence of Kanazawa Castle built by the fifth Maeda lord, Tsunanori, in 1673-81, and now it is known as one of the three most beautiful gardens in Japan. In autumn, the leaves of zelkova, maple and cherry trees turning red is splendid. Many artists and craftsmen were invited to this area and were supported by the Maeda family, it achieved a high level of craftsmanship that continues to flourish to this day; colorful KUTANI POTTERY, elegant KANAZAWA LACQUERWARE, glittering KANAZAWA GOLD LEAF, specially hand-painted KAGA-YUZEN SILK, etc.

Kenrokuen Garden	Kanazawa Castle	Central Kanazawa, KOHRINBO

Weather of Kanazawa City During the Event Period

	Average Temperature	Highest Temperature	Lowest Temperature	Relative Humidity	Total precipitation
October	16.7ºC 62.1ºF	21.0ºC 69.8ºF	13.0ºC 55.4ºF	70%	188.3 mm

Access to Kanazawa City From Kansai International Airport (KIX), 75 minutes (by JR "Haruka") + 125 minutes (by JR "Thunder Bird"). From Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT), 70 minutes (by JR "Narita Express") + 80 minutes (by JR "Max Toki") + 160 minutes (by JR "Hakutaka"). From Komatsu International Airport (KMQ), 50 minutes by an airport limousine. Information about routes, timetable and fare of JR trains, please visit Hyperdia, a seach engine for JR trans.

Access to Kanazawa Excel Hotel Tokyu For attendees from Kanazawa Station: It takes 6 minutes by Taxi. Cabstand are located in front of both East exit and West exit of the station. It takes 10 minutes by Bus. Take a Hokuriku Railroad (HOKUTETSU) Bus at the no.7, 8, or 9 bus stop in front of the East exit, and get off at Kohrinbo. Then, it takes 1 minute to walk to the hotel. For attendees from Komatsu International Airport: Take an airport limousine bound for Kanazawa station (45 minutes) and get off the bus at the bus stop Kohrinbo. Then, it takes 1 minute to walk to the hotel. There are two sorts of airport limousine bound for Kanazawa station. One is "(Express) For Kanazawa city and Kanazawa station" which stops at several bus stops in Kanazawa city including Kohrinbo bus stop, and the other is "Super Express for Kanazawa station" which does not go to Kohrinbo area. The limousine "For Kanazawa city" will depart from No.3 bus stop at Komatsu airport.

Map Large scale map around EXCEL Hotel Tokyu

For more information about Kanazawa, please visit Kanazawa City's Homepage, and Ishikawa Prefecture's Homepage.