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Hakui羽咋
Half a day, or skip unless you are driving the Noto coast. The UFO Museum and a beach drive are the only draws; Kanazawa has more to offer.
Hakui is a small city on the coast between Kanazawa and the Noto Peninsula. Its main claim to fame is the UFO Museum, which documents local sightings and includes an 'alien autopsy' display. Most travellers pass through on the way to Nanao or Wajima, and a stop of two to three hours is enough unless you want to drive on the beach or catch the September sumo festival.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- JPY
- Best months
- Apr–May, Sep–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot and humid), Dec–Feb (cold and windy)
- Airport
- KMQ
- Nights
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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
Emergency numbers for Hakui110 ▾
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 Hakui, 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
- SafetyVery safe.
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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 (About 1 h 15 min by bus and train via Kanazawa).
- Getting aroundWalkable centre; a car is needed for the beach drive and outlying sights.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee¥300–500 (≈ US$3–4)
- Street or quick mealRamen or soba¥700–1,000 (≈ US$5–7)
- BeerBeer (can at convenience store)¥250–350 (≈ US$2–3)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi from station to UFO Museum¥1,000–1,500 (≈ US$7–11)
- Museum or sight ticketUFO Museum entry¥500 (≈ US$4) (check)
- Budget bedBusiness-hotel double room, a night, per room¥8,000 (≈ US$55)
- Mid-range bedBusiness-hotel double room, a night, per room¥12,000 (≈ US$85)
- High-end bedBusiness-hotel double room, a night, per room¥20,000 (≈ US$140)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ¥5,000 (≈ US$35) · Mid ¥10,000 (≈ US$70) · High ¥18,000 (≈ US$130)
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 (About 1 h 15 min by bus and train via Kanazawa)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Feb
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Mar
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Apr
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
May
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jun
not flagged
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jul
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Best
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
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Best: Apr–May, Sep–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug, Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jan (1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C) low), wettest Jan (18 rain days), driest Apr (11). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Hakui: 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
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
18 rd
Feb
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
15 rd
Mar
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
14 rd
Apr
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
11 rd
May
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
11 rd
Jun
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
12 rd
Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
11 rd
Sep
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
13 rd
Oct
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
13 rd
Nov
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
15 rd
Dec
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
18 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
Walkable centre; a car is needed for the beach drive and outlying sights. Taxis are available at the station.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1 h
JR local train or Thunderbird limited express, about 30–40 min
Kenroku-en garden, samurai district and seafood market.
Nanao
goDoor to door: About 40 min
JR local train, about 20 min
Noto Island and the coast.
Wajima
goDoor to door: About 1.5 h
JR local train or bus, about 1 h 15 min
Morning market and lacquerware.
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.
Near Hakui Station
A few business hotels and minshuku; limited options, book ahead.
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
- ¥5,000–8,000 (≈ US$35–55) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥8,000–12,000 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
- High
- ¥12,000 (≈ US$85)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Business-hotel single room1 × 1 night × ¥9,000 | ¥9,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ¥10,000 | ¥10,000 |
| JR local train Kanazawa–Hakui, one way1 × ¥670 · check | ¥670 |
| UFO Museum entry1 × ¥500 · check | ¥500 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ¥2,020 |
| Trip total≈ ¥22,190 per person per day, bed included | ¥22,190≈ US$150 |
2026 estimate in yen; flights and rail passes excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | ¥300–500 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Ramen or soba | ¥700–1,000 (≈ US$5–7) |
| Beer (can at convenience store) | ¥250–350 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Taxi from station to UFO Museum | ¥1,000–1,500 (≈ US$7–11) |
| UFO Museum entry | ¥500 (≈ US$4) (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- UFO Museum opening hours are limited: check the official site before going.
- Beach driving is only possible at low tide and with a suitable vehicle.
- Restaurants are few and close early; eat in Kanazawa or bring snacks.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
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Hakui羽咋
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ここまでお願いしますTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
Embassy
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Kanazawa → Hakui, JR local: about ¥670 (≈ US$5), 30–40 min (check)
- Hakui Station → UFO Museum, taxi: ¥1,000–1,500 (≈ US$7–11)
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)
- UFO博物館はどこですか？ — Where is the UFO Museum? (yūfō hakubutsukan wa doko desu ka)
- いくらですか？ — How much is it? (ikura desu ka)
Hakui has very limited English signage outside the station.
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 Hakui. 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: Apr–May, Sep–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (hot and humid), Dec–Feb (cold and windy) · 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
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for UFO Museum and beach driving with verified hours and tide tables.
- Eat pages with last orders and seasonal closures.
Sources
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