1. one-day free pass for Kanazawa city

Unlimited one-day ticket for three types of buses

This is the most powerful ticket that allows unlimited rides for one day on the "Castle Town Kanazawa Round Trip Bus," "Kanazawa Flat Bus," and "Route Bus" (within the designated area), which will be introduced later. It is recommended for those who want to do a lot of sightseeing in Kanazawa in one day, those who want to reduce the amount of walking, and those who want to tour freely without a plan.

The ticket can be purchased at Hokuriku Railway Group ticket counters, major hotels in Kanazawa, or anytime via the "Norimasshi Kanazawa" smartphone application.

The basic fare for the city bus is 220 yen (Kanazawa Station to major sightseeing spots), but the adult fare is 800 yen, so if you take the bus four or more times, you can save money. Show the ticket and receive a discount on admission fees to approximately 30 properties in the city, including Kenrokuen Garden, 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa, and Naga-machi Buke Yashiki (Nomura House).

◾️ Major sightseeing spots you can visit
Kenrokuen Garden, 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Omimachi Market, etc.

2. the Kanazawa Castle Town Tour Bus

Starting from the east exit of Kanazawa Station, the bus tours the city's major sightseeing spots.

For those who are visiting Kanazawa for the first time or those who want to visit major sightseeing spots efficiently, This bus is ideal for first-time visitors to Kanazawa and those who want to tour major spots efficiently. There are two routes. The right-turn route is a red bus that heads toward Higashi Chaya-gai, then to Kenrokuen Garden, 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Korinbo, and Oyama Shrine, and runs every 15 minutes. The "Leftward Route" is a green bus that goes in the direction of Buke Yashiki (samurai residences), in the order of Katamachi, Hirokoji (Nishi-chaya-gai), 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kenrokuen, and Higashi Chaya-gai, and departs every 20 minutes. It is important to use the buses in the order of the sightseeing spots you wish to visit. However, those going to Nishi Chaya-gai and Ninja-dera Temple should take the leftward route.

Since credit cards can be used for touch payment and nationwide common transportation system IC cards are available, so feel free to use them. If you are planning to visit multiple tourist spots, it is recommended to purchase a "Kanazawa City One-Day Free Pass" which allows you to get on and off both routes as many times as you like throughout the day.

◾️ Major tourist spots that can be visited
Higashi Chaya-gai (Hashiba-cho bus stop), Kenrokuen Garden and Kanazawa Castle Park (Kanazawa Castle bus stop), 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art (Hirosaka bus stop), etc.

Kanazawa Flat Bus

Community buses that tour the back alleys of the city center

This is a small bus that allows you to "stroll" around Kanazawa, a city with many narrow alleys. They are used by locals as a daily route, and are also popular as "flat" barrier-free vehicles with no steps.

There are four routes: the Konohana Route connecting Kanazawa Station East with Musashigatsuji, Omimachi Market, etc.; the Kikugawa Route connecting Korinbo with Kikugawa and Tatemachi; the Zaimoku Route connecting Musashigatsuji, Omimachi Market, Kanazawa Castle, etc.; and the Nagamachi Route connecting Musashigatsuji, Omimachi Market, Nagamachi Bukeyashiki Ruins, etc, Each route runs approximately every 20 minutes. The routes pass through residential areas and back alleys that are inaccessible by local buses, so they are recommended for those who wish to visit areas not covered by the buses and for those who wish to experience the unique local atmosphere. The low price of 100 yen for adults is also attractive, making it an easy way to get around when you are tired from walking.

Payment can be made in cash or by a special coupon ticket. The Zaimoku and Nagamachi routes can be ridden with a nationwide transportation system IC card. All routes can also be ridden with the "Kanazawa City One-Day Free Pass.

◾️Major sightseeing spots that can be visited
Omimachi Market (Konohana Route), 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art (Kikugawa Route), Nishi Chaya-gai (Nagamachi Route), etc.

4. Hokuriku Railway Group Route Bus

General route buses covering Kanazawa City

This is convenient when you want to go to areas that are not covered by the bus or when you want to get to your destination in the shortest time possible. The destination and main stops are indicated on the front and side of the bus, so be sure to check before boarding.

When riding a local bus in Kanazawa City, the "back-ride-and-pay-later" system is generally used. Be sure to take a numbered ticket (one per person) when boarding and put it in the fare box when getting off. The main sections of Kanazawa, including the central part of the city, can be reached with the initial fare, but an additional fare will be charged for outlying areas.

Payment can be made by cash or credit card by touch. Within the designated area in the center of the city, the "Kanazawa City One-Day Free Pass" can be used.
When traveling by local bus, the "Norimasshi-Kanazawa" smartphone application, which provides real-time information on bus operation, is a convenient way to reduce waiting time.

◾️ Major tourist spots you can visit
Omimachi Ichiba (Musashigatsuji and Omimachi Ichiba bus stops), Korinbo (shopping and café area), Yuwaku hot spring, etc.

5 Kanazawa Light-up Bus

Circulation buses that visit major illuminated spots

Kanazawa has many spots where you can enjoy illumination, and you can fully enjoy nighttime sightseeing such as strolling in a fantastic atmosphere and taking pictures. Every Saturday night Every Saturday night, a circulating bus runs to the major illuminated spots in Kanazawa City. The bus departs from Kanazawa Station's East Exit platform (No. 7) and makes a round trip of 16 stops in Kanazawa in about 45 minutes. Departs from Kanazawa Station at 19:00 ~. The bus runs every 20 minutes until 21:40.

Fares can be paid in cash, by credit card or other touch-sensitive payment methods, or by a common nationwide transportation system IC card. There are two types of tickets: a single ride ticket and a special free ticket. If you plan to board the bus more than once, such as to make intermediate stops, we recommend the special free ticket, which allows you to board as many times as you like on the same day. However, since the ticket is not sold inside the bus, it must be purchased at the ticket center at the station or at a partner hotel before boarding the bus.

◾️Major sightseeing spots that can be visited
Higashi Chaya-gai and Shukkeicho Chaya-gai (Hashiba-cho bus stop), Kanazawa Castle Park and Gyokusen-in-maru Garden (Kenrokuen-shita, Kanazawa Castle bus stop), Oyama Shrine (Minamimachi, Oyama Shrine bus stop), etc.