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Where does Island Sky dock in Kanazawa?

On the cruise line’s itinerary for Thu, 29 Apr 2027, Tue, 18 May 2027, Thu, 10 Jun 2027; no times published yet.

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The short answer

Island Sky is on the cruise line’s itinerary for 29 Apr, 18 May, 10 Jun; neither the line nor the port has published times; its past calls were at Muryoji Wharf.

In portThu, 29 Apr 2027times not yet published
BerthMuryoji Wharffrom past callsOpen 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 April day in Kanazawa
17° / 8°C63° / 47°F

Rain on about 12 days in 30 — the rain-day plan is worth a look

A layer for the evening

The forecast for Thu 29 Apr appears here from Fri 23 Apr.

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

Every Island Sky call at Kanazawa

3 calls on record: the pattern

Sun 26 Apr2026 · past08:30–28 Apr 18:00~13 hMuryoji WharfOvernight
Fri 15 May2026 · past07:30–17 May 18:00~13 hMuryoji WharfOvernight
Mon 8 Jun2026 · past07:00–10 Jun 18:00~13 hMuryoji WharfOvernight

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

Island Sky at Kanazawa

Where does Island Sky dock in Kanazawa?

Island Sky is on the cruise line’s itinerary for 29 Apr, 18 May, 10 Jun; neither the line nor the port has published times; its past calls were at Muryoji Wharf. 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 Island Sky next in Kanazawa?

It is on the cruise line’s itinerary for Thu, 29 Apr 2027, Tue, 18 May 2027, Thu, 10 Jun 2027; neither the line nor the port has published times. Its recent calls were on Sun, 26 Apr 2026 (08:30 to 28 Apr 18:00 (two nights)); Fri, 15 May 2026 (07:30 to 17 May 18:00 (two nights)); Mon, 8 Jun 2026 (07:00 to 10 Jun 18:00 (two nights)).

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.