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Nonoichi
Visit Nonoichi for a half‑day stop from Kanazawa; no overnight needed unless you want to explore local festivals.
Nonoichi is a small city south of Kanazawa with easy bus or train links. Its main draws are the Kita Family Residence, Okyozuka Ruins and the Jonkara Festival. A few hours suffice for sightseeing and a quick meal.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- JPY
- Best months
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot, humid)
- Airport
- KMQ
- Nights
- 0‑1
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Rules in force · 5
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- Japan ↗IC cards (ICOCA/Suica) are topped up with cash at station machines.
- Japan ↗Smoking while walking is banned in most city centres; use designated areas.
- Japan ↗Shinkansen bags 160–250 cm (L+W+H) need a seat reserved with the oversized-baggage area.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Nonoichi110 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Nonoichi, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Cities are increasingly cashless; temples, small restaurants and some lodging taxes still want cash.Japan-wide
- SIM or eSIMData-only eSIMs are the easy route: buy before you fly; voice SIMs need a residence card.Japan-wide
- Tap waterSafe from the tap everywhere; stations and parks have fountains.Japan-wide
- TippingRestaurants and bars: No tip; staff will chase you to return money left on the table.Japan-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 100 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Japan-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe; stay alert on buses where you must handle exact change.
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- RestroomsFree, clean public toilets in stations, parks and konbini; paper goes in the toilet.Japan-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMuseums close on Mondays (Tuesday when Monday is a holiday); many family restaurants close one weekday, often Tuesday or Wednesday…Japan-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportKMQ Komatsu Airport (Bus or train to Kanazawa, then local bus to Nonoichi (≈30 min).).
- Getting aroundLocal bus (Notti Bus) and rental bikes from Kanazawa Station; exact change needed on bus.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealLocal snack (e.g., kiwi sweets)¥300–¥600 (≈ US$3–5)
- Budget bedHostel bed, a night, per person¥3,000 (≈ US$25)
- Mid-range bedBusiness-hotel double room, a night, per room¥10,000 (≈ US$70)
- High-end bedBusiness-hotel double room, a night, per room¥15,000 (≈ US$110)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ¥4,000 (≈ US$30) · Mid ¥7,000 (≈ US$50) · High ¥12,000 (≈ US$85)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- KMQ Komatsu Airport (Bus or train to Kanazawa, then local bus to Nonoichi (≈30 min).)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Feb
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Mar
Best
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Apr
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
May
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jun
not flagged
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jul
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Sep
not flagged
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Oct
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Nov
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Dec
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)), coolest Jan (1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C) low), wettest Dec (11 rain days), driest Jun (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Nonoichi: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
10 rd
Feb
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
9 rd
Mar
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
8 rd
Apr
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
7 rd
May
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6 rd
Jun
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5 rd
Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
Aug
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
6 rd
Sep
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
7 rd
Oct
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
9 rd
Nov
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
10 rd
Dec
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
11 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Local bus (Notti Bus) and rental bikes from Kanazawa Station; exact change needed on bus.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Kanazawa
goDoor to door: ≈15 min
Train 5 min north, or bike/walk 15 min
Main city attractions; easy return.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Nonoichi city centre
Few hotels; check online for availability.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ¥4,000–6,000 (≈ US$30–45) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥6,000–9,000 (≈ US$45–65) excl. bed
- High
- ¥9,000–12,000 (≈ US$65–85) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hostel bed1 × 1 night × ¥3,000 | ¥3,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ¥4,000 | ¥4,000 |
| Trip total≈ ¥7,000 per person per day, bed included | ¥7,000≈ US$50 |
2026 estimate in yen; flights and rail passes excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Bus fare Kanazawa → Nonoichiexact change required | ¥370 (≈ US$3) |
| Train ticket Kanazawa → Nonoichi | ¥190 (≈ US$2) adult, ¥90 (≈ under US$1) child |
| Local snack (e.g., kiwi sweets) | ¥300–¥600 (≈ US$3–5) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Bus fares require exact change; tickets are bought on board.
- Festival dates vary; confirm schedule on the city’s tourism site.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
Embassy
US consulate in Osaka; other embassies in Tokyo.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Kanazawa → Nonoichi bus: about ¥370 (≈ US$3), exact change
- Komatsu Airport → Kanazawa bus: about ¥1,200 (≈ US$9) (check)
Say or show
- すみません — Excuse me / Sorry (sumimasen)
- ありがとうございます — Thank you (arigatō gozaimasu)
- いくらですか？ — How much is it? (ikura desu ka)
- バス停はどこですか？ — Where is the bus stop? (basu tei wa doko desu ka)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Nonoichi. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Oct–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (hot, humid) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Bus from Komatsu Airport to Kanazawa, then Nonoichi (≈30 min).
- Bike rental at Kanazawa Station for flexible travel.
Sources
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