I looked at many car rental services before deciding which one to choose, and this plan seemed great! Communication during the trip was excellent, and the journey was very comfortable! Driver Yao was a very steady driver and very polite! Highly recommended!
This was the perfect season! The Gassho-zukuri village, Takayama, and Kanazawa's autumn leaves turning red were breathtaking. The entire valley along the way was a stunning display of red, orange, yellow, and green against the blue sky—truly beautiful. The itinerary was well-planned and efficient, especially the professional tour leader and responsible driver. All group members were punctual. Thumbs up! 👍 *The only downside was the hotel in Kanazawa was very small, and the toilet bowl was uncleaned and had urine stains—poor hygiene. (Hotel rating: 1 star; breakfast was okay.)
Kanazawa has so many museums, art galleries, and gardens to explore, so a 2-day pass is quite useful and saves you money. Make sure to check the closing dates of the museums you want to visit beforehand to avoid disappointment. At the ticket window, simply show your QR code; the staff will scan it with their phone to confirm the validity period as payment and will give you a physical ticket for that venue. This ticket does not include admission to Seijinen Garden, but it offers a 200 yen discount.
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Kenroku-en Weather, Climate and Best Time to Visit
Data source:Meteostat Update date:2025-09
Kenroku-en year round climate
Spring (March–May): 8.9–18.3°C on average, mild climate but with relatively high rainfall, especially in April. Common activities: Flower viewing, strolling through Kenrokuen Garden. Recommended clothing: Light jacket, comfortable trousers.
Summer (June–August): 23.2–29.1°C on average, hot and humid with moderate rainfall. Common activities: Relaxing by the ponds in Kenrokuen Garden, visiting nearby attractions. Recommended clothing: Breathable short-sleeved clothing, loose trousers, sun hat.
Autumn (September–November): 13.1–26.0°C on average, pleasant climate with relatively high rainfall, especially in November. Common activities: Viewing autumn leaves, appreciating the autumn scenery in Kenrokuen Garden. Recommended clothing: Light jacket, long-sleeved shirt.
Winter (December–February): 4.4–6.7°C on average, cold and dry with relatively high rainfall, especially in December. Common activities: Enjoying the winter snow scenery of Kenrokuen Garden (if it snows). Recommended clothing: Thick coat, warm clothing, scarf, hat, gloves.
Kenroku-en climatological average
Annual average temperature: approx. 16°C / Annual rainfall: approx. 2448 mm / Summer humidity: 70%–80% / Rainiest month: December
Kenroku-en monthly average temperature and precipitation
Month
Air temperature (°C)
Precipitation (mm)
January
4.4°C
224
February
4.8°C
162.3
March
8.9°C
145.3
April
14.3°C
161
May
18.3°C
170.7
June
23.2°C
173.3
July
27.7°C
238.3
August
29.1°C
169
September
26°C
145.7
October
18.2°C
188.7
November
13.1°C
300.3
December
6.7°C
370.3
Kenroku-en weather for the next seven days
12/20
Saturday
Partly Cloudy
16.8°C/8.8°C
12/21
Sunday
Heavy rain
14.1°C/7.5°C
12/22
Monday
Patchy rain nearby
5.8°C/3.2°C
12/23
Tuesday
Partly Cloudy
10.4°C/2.9°C
12/24
Wednesday
Heavy rain
12.3°C/8.1°C
12/25
Thursday
Patchy rain nearby
10.2°C/7.8°C
12/26
Friday
Moderate rain
3°C/0°C
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