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Where does Heritage Adventurer dock in Kanazawa?

On the cruise line’s itinerary for Tue, 4 May 2027, Sat, 8 May 2027, Wed, 9 Jun 2027; no times published yet.

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The short answer

Heritage Adventurer is on the cruise line’s itinerary for 4 May, 8 May, 9 Jun; neither the line nor the port has published times; its past calls were at Muryoji Wharf (3 calls) or Tonomizu Wharf (1 call).

In portTue, 4 May 2027times not yet published
BerthMuryoji WharfThe last call’s berth. All calls: Muryoji Wharf (3 calls) or Tonomizu Wharf (1 call)Open in Google Maps →

Kanazawa in one glance

Kenroku-en garden, Kanazawa

Kenroku-en garden

One of Japan’s three perfect gardens — two-legged lanterns, ancient pines under snow ropes, water borrowed from a river ten kilometers away.about 4.5h with transfers · Bus 04 + Loop Bus ~70 min, or taxi 15–20 minHigashi Chaya teahouse district, Kanazawa

Higashi Chaya teahouse district

Lattice-fronted geisha houses from the 1820s, now cafes and gold-leaf ateliers.about 4h · Bus 04 + Loop Bus ~65 min, or taxi 15–20 minSeafood bowl at Omicho, Kanazawa

Seafood bowl at Omicho

The 300-year-old market’s morning glory: snow crab in season, sweet shrimp and uni year-round, stacked over rice while the stallholders shout.about 3.5h · Bus 04 + walk ~50 min, or taxi 10–15 min
Off the ship and back

The berth, the way into town and back in Kanazawa

Kanazawa: the port's timed days

Each day, with the call it needs

No listed call has published times, so nothing here is cut to a date. Each day says the call length it needs.

Rainy-day plan

Swipe sideways for the other days →

Kenroku-en garden, KanazawaKanazawa Castle Park, KanazawaSeafood bowl at Omicho, Kanazawa

Needs a 7.5-hour callabout 5.5hviewswalk

The garden core

For Kenroku-en and its neighbours — the reason you docked.

  1. 0:00Taxi to Kenroku-en (15–20 min, about ¥3,700)
  2. 0:40Kenroku-en — one of the three perfect gardens
  3. 2:10Kanazawa Castle Park through the gate
  4. 3:00Omicho Market — the quick seafood bowl
  5. + 2 more stops on the full route

Costs about ¥3,700 for the taxi in (per car), then ¥220 Loop Bus and ¥310 bus 04 back

Open in Google Maps, in 3 parts

  1. 1Your ship → Taxi to Kenroku-enby taxi
  2. 2Taxi to Kenroku-en → Kanazawa Castle Park → Omicho Marketon foot
  3. 3Omicho Market → Back to the shiptrain or bus
Follow this routeGuided versionExplore Kanazawa Half Day Private Tour with Local NurseSame garden-castle-market core, guided and unhurried · from US$227
21st Century Museum, KanazawaHigashi Chaya teahouse district, KanazawaThe grand loop, Kanazawa

Needs a 10-hour callabout 8hviewscrafts

The grand loop

For long calls — garden, gold leaf, geisha lanes and the pool.

  1. 0:00Taxi straight to Kenroku-en (15–20 min, about ¥3,700)
  2. 1:4021st Century Museum
  3. 2:50Bus/taxi to Higashi Chaya district
  4. 3:20Gold-leaf soft serve at Hakuichi + ateliers
  5. + 3 more stops on the full route

Costs about ¥3,700 for the taxi in (per car), ¥220 a Loop Bus ride, ¥310 bus 04 back

Open in Google Maps, in 3 parts

  1. 1Your ship → Kenroku-enby taxi
  2. 2Kenroku-en → 21st Century Museum → Higashi Chaya district → Omicho Market lunch → Nagamachi samurai laneson foot
  3. 3Nagamachi samurai lanes → Back to the shiptrain or bus
Follow this routeGuided versionKanazawa Full Day Private Tour to Top Highlights with Local GuideCovers the same garden-to-samurai-lanes loop with a private guide · from US$259
Weather ashore · a usual May day in Kanazawa
22° / 14°C72° / 56°F

Rain on about 10 days in 30 — the rain-day plan if the day turns wet

A layer for the evening

The forecast for Tue 4 May appears here from Wed 28 Apr.

Normals 1991–2020: Japan Meteorological Agency, Kanazawa station · The official figures →

Every Heritage Adventurer call at Kanazawa

4 calls on record: the pattern

Sun 19 Apr2026 · past08:00–21 Apr 17:00~13 hTonomizu WharfOvernight
Wed 13 May2026 · past08:30–18:45~8 hMuryoji WharfFull day
Sun 17 May2026 · past07:00–16:30~7.5 hMuryoji WharfFull day
Tue 9 Jun2026 · past07:00–17:00~8 hMuryoji WharfFull day

Usable hours follow the one rule: off the ship 30 minutes after arrival, all-aboard 30 minutes before departure, back at the gangway an hour before that. Overnight calls count the longest stretch ashore between 08:00 and 21:00 (the night is not touring time). Dates and times from Kanazawa Port Promotion Association: 2026 call schedule (as of 2026-11-09); the daily programme has the final word.

Quick answers

Heritage Adventurer at Kanazawa

Where does Heritage Adventurer dock in Kanazawa?

Heritage Adventurer is on the cruise line’s itinerary for 4 May, 8 May, 9 Jun; neither the line nor the port has published times; its past calls were at Muryoji Wharf (3 calls) or Tonomizu Wharf (1 call). From the berth: Do not plan on walking to Kenroku-en — the sights are about 7 km away (taxi 15–20 min; from Ohama, taxi only).

When is Heritage Adventurer next in Kanazawa?

It is on the cruise line’s itinerary for Tue, 4 May 2027, Sat, 8 May 2027, Wed, 9 Jun 2027; neither the line nor the port has published times. Its recent calls were on Sun, 19 Apr 2026 (08:00 to 21 Apr 17:00 (two nights)); Wed, 13 May 2026 (08:30–18:45 (10.3 h in port)); Sun, 17 May 2026 (07:00–16:30 (9.5 h in port)); Tue, 9 Jun 2026 (07:00–17:00 (10 h in port)).

Checked · Visited in person · Takumi Yamada

Dates, times and berths from Kanazawa Port Promotion Association: 2026 call schedule (as of 2026-11-09). Schedules change; your ship's daily programme has the final word.