Jōetsu to Kanazawa by train
Kanazawa lies 156 km (97 mi) west of Jōetsu, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 51 min at the speeds typical of Japan rail, over roughly 191 km (119 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Jōetsu | Kanazawa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 189,430 | 466,029 |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) | -1 m (-3 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Stations on record | Takada Station, Naoetsu Station, Jōetsumyōkō Station | Higashi-Kanazawa Station, Nishi-Kanazawa Station, Morimoto Station |
Where to book trains from Jōetsu to Kanazawa
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Staying in Kanazawa
Our booking partner lists 363 places to stay in Kanazawa. Of the 308 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (137), and 11 are five-star. Across 148 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.8 out of 10. Guests have left 193,587 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Kanazawa from Jōetsu?
156 km (97 mi) in a straight line, west of Jōetsu; by road roughly 191 km (119 mi).
How long does it take to get from Jōetsu to Kanazawa by train?
About 51 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Jōetsu and Kanazawa?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Where can I stay in Kanazawa?
Our booking partner lists 363 places to stay in Kanazawa, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.