Climate
About Kanazawa
Kanazawa is a city in Ishikawa, Japan, with a population of about 463,254 inhabitants. About 26.2% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 47.3. The average taxable income is about 357.4万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 988/km² (ranked #190 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 48.0% and the city counts 43 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has grown by 10.9% (-0.5% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Kanazawa to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Kanazawa — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Distances from Kanazawa
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Kanazawa.
Train stations near Kanazawa
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Kanazawa population?
About 463,254 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Kanazawa?
About 988 inhabitants/km² (area 468.8 km²).
Average rent in Kanazawa?
About 2,755 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Kanazawa to Tokyo?
About 294 km in a straight line.