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Kansai International Airport · Pickup / Return
Kansai & Hokuriku in 7 Days
A long north-bound run from Kyoto through Fukui, Kanazawa and Tateyama.
- Suggested days
- 7
- Total distance
- 1050 km
- Driving load
- Long distance
- Best season
- Please check the official website for the latest information.
About 1050 km over 7 days, roughly 150 km a day. Actual time on the road depends on traffic and how often you stop.
holioo.com Japan Drive Editorial TeamLast updated：2026.09.01
Kansai International Airport
Departure
DAY 1
KIX → Kyoto
Kinkakuji
Kinkakujicho, Kita-ku, Kyoto
Suggested stay: 1.5 hours
Parking: On-site parking, JPY 500
DAY 2
Kyoto → Tsuruga → Fukui
Eiheiji Temple
Eiheiji, Yoshida
Suggested stay: 2 hours
Parking: Paid parking at the gate, JPY 500
DAY 3
Fukui → Tojinbo → Kanazawa
Tojinbo Cliffs
Mikuni, Sakai
Suggested stay: 1.5 hours
Parking: Private lots, free with purchase
DAY 4
Kanazawa
Kenrokuen & Kanazawa Castle
Marunouchi, Kanazawa
Suggested stay: 3 hours
Parking: Prefectural car park
DAY 5
Kanazawa → Toyama → Tateyama
Amaharashi Coast
Ota, Takaoka
Suggested stay: 1 hour
Parking: Free roadside station parking
DAY 6
Toyama → Shirakawa-go → Takayama
Shirakawa-go
Shirakawa, Ono
Suggested stay: 3 hours
Parking: Seseragi Park car park, JPY 1,000
DAY 7
Takayama → KIX
Taga Service Area
Taga, Inukami
Suggested stay: 30 min
Parking: Free SA parking
Kansai International Airport
Arrival / Return
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