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Japan Guide

Central Honshū

Arrival

Long-distance buses pull up at the bus terminal on the east side of the train station. Komatsu airport ( 076/121-9803, www.pref.ishikawa.jp/k_air/index_e.html ) is 30km southwest of the city and connected to Kanazawa Station by bus (55min; ¥1100). The bus stops first in the Katamachi shopping and entertainment district, which is close to some hotels.