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KANAZAWA
Complete Guide
for Digital Nomads

Kanazawa - 
Where Japan’s
Traditions and
Modern Art Coexist

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Traditions

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Art&Culture

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Gastronomy

Why Kanazawa?

Kanazawa is an ideal destination for digital nomads—especially those with a passion for design, traditional crafts, architecture, and art.

With easy access from both Osaka and Tokyo in under three hours, it's a perfect mid- to long-term base for those exploring Japan.

Immerse yourself in the authentic rhythms of Japanese life, right here in Kanazawa.

Coliving Program for Digital Nomads in Kanazawa

Linnas Kanazawa, a community hotel, hosts "Urban Retreat", one-week coliving program a few times a year—offering all the location-independent individuals the chance to experience the deeper side of local Kanazawa.

This retreat isn’t just about work—it’s designed to help you step back, recharge, and find a healthy balance between productivity and exploration.

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News

Urban Retreat December 2025 - Artist of Life -

Urban Retreat December 2025 - Artist of Life -

The Program is featured on the Digital Nomad Asia

The Program is featured on the Digital Nomad Asia

Collaboration Project x Molly Maine

Collaboration Project x Molly Maine

Urban Retreat Early Summer 2025

Urban Retreat Early Summer 2025

Accommodations for Long Stay

Kanazawa offers a wide range of accommodations, from budget hostels to luxury hotels, though most are geared toward short-term stays.

That said, some places do offer long-stay promotions and have English-speaking staff at the front desk, making them ideal for digital nomads looking to stay longer.

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Community Hotel

- 600USD~/room, month

Features: Communal events and activities are regularly organized such as group dinner, yoga class and jogging.

Room Type: double, twin, group etc.

Long stay promo

1 Week: 25% Discount

2 Weeks: 35% Discount

1 Month: 50% Discount

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Apartment Hotel

- 1,500USD~ /room,month

Features: Parking lots, 24 hour lounge with some drinks and snacks.

Room Type: double, twin, group etc.

Long stay promo

1 Week: 20% Discount

2 weeks: 40% Discount

1 Month: More than 50% Discount

Coworking Spaces

Unfortunately, there are no 24/7 coworking spaces in Kanazawa that we can confidently recommend to digital nomads.

However, the following spaces are great options for daytime use.

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Coworking Square Kanazawa

- 7.7USD~ / Day

The coworking space is where you can meet local companies, entrepreneurs and remote workers. The place often organizes events for business matching and socializing.

Opening Hours: 10:00-20:00

Close: Weekends and Holidays

Facility: WiFi, charging spot, rental monitor, phone booth(additional charge)

WiFi Speed:

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IT Business Plaza

- Free of use

Opening Hours: 10:00-22:00

Close: -

Facility: WiFi, charging spot

WiFi Speed:

Nomad Friendly Spots

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Cafe / Breakfast

- Angolo caffé

Angolo Caffé is a Italian-style cafe in a renovated wooden house. The cafe offers simple western breakfast and good coffee.

Since it is very popular cafe among young locals, we recommend you to visit here in the early morning.

Open: 8.00-16.00

Close: Tue, Wed

Authentic Experiences

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Cooking Class

- 400 USD~ / 2PAX

In Kanazawa House offers wide range of authentic experiences

such as sushi cooking class and Kintsugi workshops.

Visit the link to learn more about it.

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Zen Meditation

- 10USD~ / 30 min

Chokyuji Temple has 400 years of history. They offer Zazen (Zen meditation) Experience.

Visit the link to learn more about it.

Nursery Room

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Nursery room in 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art

- 3.5USD~ / Hour

Traveling and working with your family?

Here is the option for you!

The nursery room accepts infants aged over 3 months. You need to book in advance through email/call. For more details, please check the link below.

Open: 10.00-18.00 (until 20.00 on Fridays and Saturdays)

Close: Mondays, New Year Holidays

Kanazawa Digital Nomads Community

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LINNAS Kanazawa offers an online community for all the digital nomads not only for hotel guests on Discord. Anyone interested in staying in Kanazawa is welcome!

Voices

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Molly

I had such a great time staying at Linnas in Kanazawa as part of the coliving programme. I met so many interesting people from around the world and found Kanazawa to be the perfect city for a creative digital nomad, with its galleries, museums, crafts and even a gold leaf workshop. Linnas itself feels like a home away from home – beautifully designed, cosy, with a kitchen, coworking space, workout area and even a sauna! The programme even led me to collaborate with a local business which was an amazing experience. Aki and his team are wonderful – highly recommended!
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Elina

The coliving program in Kanazawa was an incredible way to begin to grasp the differences of each region in Japan. Running along the river each morning, hiking up the hills to overlook the city, I could appreciate the interaction of the urban sprawl with the nature engulfing it. Attending a tea ceremony, learning to make sushi in a 100 year old ryokan, exploring the working spaces, the markets, meeting with local artisans, I could see myself creating deep connections with locals, other travellers, and could envision a world where I spent even longer here. I would come back again in a heartbeat because I know beyond the surface of Kanazawa, beyond the two weeks I spent here, the art, the creativity, the heartbeat of this town, is something that stays with you long after, attuning you to a world rooted in its history.
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Shin

I had such an amazing time at the Urban Retreat in beautiful Kanazawa. The whole vibe was super chill, the staff were so kind and welcoming, and the city itself is just stunning. It was the perfect little escape to slow down and reset. If I ever plan a getaway again, this will 100% be at the top of my list. Can’t wait to come back!
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Nicholas

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Shoko

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Aki

Local Host Team

We want to make Kanazawa a home in Japan for our digital nomad friends.
Rather than organizing large-scale, temporary events, we focus on everyday living — building a system that welcomes people 365 days a year.
Recently, more and more digital nomads have chosen Kanazawa as their base in Japan, living here while connecting with our community.

Our Local Host Team provides full support so that digital nomads can be both productive in their work and immersed in Kanazawa’s cultural and historical experiences.
(And of course, there are plenty of opportunities to meet like-minded nomads too!)

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Voices from fellow nomads who have stayed in Kanazawa

Colive Fukuoka was an incredible experience! The location was excellent, offering the perfect base to explore the vibrant city of Fukuoka. The event was thoughtfully organised, with a great mix of fun, work, networking, and exploring. I particularly enjoyed the variety of activities— from engaging fitness sessions to relaxed yet inspiring evening events. The programme featured a number of interesting speakers who shared valuable insights, and it was such a pleasure to meet other digital nomads from around the world. I came away not only with new friends but also exciting new business opportunities. If you're looking for a way to combine productivity, adventure, and connection, Colive Fukuoka is the perfect choice!

Molly Maine

- Illustrator

Colive Fukuoka was an incredible experience! The location was excellent, offering the perfect base to explore the vibrant city of Fukuoka. The event was thoughtfully organised, with a great mix of fun, work, networking, and exploring. I particularly enjoyed the variety of activities— from engaging fitness sessions to relaxed yet inspiring evening events. The programme featured a number of interesting speakers who shared valuable insights, and it was such a pleasure to meet other digital nomads from around the world. I came away not only with new friends but also exciting new business opportunities. If you're looking for a way to combine productivity, adventure, and connection, Colive Fukuoka is the perfect choice!

Molly Maine

- Illustrator

Colive Fukuoka was an incredible experience! The location was excellent, offering the perfect base to explore the vibrant city of Fukuoka. The event was thoughtfully organised, with a great mix of fun, work, networking, and exploring. I particularly enjoyed the variety of activities— from engaging fitness sessions to relaxed yet inspiring evening events. The programme featured a number of interesting speakers who shared valuable insights, and it was such a pleasure to meet other digital nomads from around the world. I came away not only with new friends but also exciting new business opportunities. If you're looking for a way to combine productivity, adventure, and connection, Colive Fukuoka is the perfect choice!

Molly Maine

- Illustrator

Meet us in Kanazawa

Colive Fukuoka was an incredible experience! The location was excellent, offering the perfect base to explore the vibrant city of Fukuoka. The event was thoughtfully organised, with a great mix of fun, work, networking, and exploring. I particularly enjoyed the variety of activities— from engaging fitness sessions to relaxed yet inspiring evening events. The programme featured a number of interesting speakers who shared valuable insights, and it was such a pleasure to meet other digital nomads from around the world. I came away not only with new friends but also exciting new business opportunities. If you're looking for a way to combine productivity, adventure, and connection, Colive Fukuoka is the perfect choice!

Molly Maine

- Illustrator

Colive Fukuoka was an incredible experience! The location was excellent, offering the perfect base to explore the vibrant city of Fukuoka. The event was thoughtfully organised, with a great mix of fun, work, networking, and exploring. I particularly enjoyed the variety of activities— from engaging fitness sessions to relaxed yet inspiring evening events. The programme featured a number of interesting speakers who shared valuable insights, and it was such a pleasure to meet other digital nomads from around the world. I came away not only with new friends but also exciting new business opportunities. If you're looking for a way to combine productivity, adventure, and connection, Colive Fukuoka is the perfect choice!

Molly Maine

- Illustrator

Colive Fukuoka was an incredible experience! The location was excellent, offering the perfect base to explore the vibrant city of Fukuoka. The event was thoughtfully organised, with a great mix of fun, work, networking, and exploring. I particularly enjoyed the variety of activities— from engaging fitness sessions to relaxed yet inspiring evening events. The programme featured a number of interesting speakers who shared valuable insights, and it was such a pleasure to meet other digital nomads from around the world. I came away not only with new friends but also exciting new business opportunities. If you're looking for a way to combine productivity, adventure, and connection, Colive Fukuoka is the perfect choice!

Molly Maine

- Illustrator

Colive Fukuoka was an incredible experience! The location was excellent, offering the perfect base to explore the vibrant city of Fukuoka. The event was thoughtfully organised, with a great mix of fun, work, networking, and exploring. I particularly enjoyed the variety of activities— from engaging fitness sessions to relaxed yet inspiring evening events. The programme featured a number of interesting speakers who shared valuable insights, and it was such a pleasure to meet other digital nomads from around the world. I came away not only with new friends but also exciting new business opportunities. If you're looking for a way to combine productivity, adventure, and connection, Colive Fukuoka is the perfect choice!

Molly Maine

- Illustrator

Colive Fukuoka was an incredible experience! The location was excellent, offering the perfect base to explore the vibrant city of Fukuoka. The event was thoughtfully organised, with a great mix of fun, work, networking, and exploring. I particularly enjoyed the variety of activities— from engaging fitness sessions to relaxed yet inspiring evening events. The programme featured a number of interesting speakers who shared valuable insights, and it was such a pleasure to meet other digital nomads from around the world. I came away not only with new friends but also exciting new business opportunities. If you're looking for a way to combine productivity, adventure, and connection, Colive Fukuoka is the perfect choice!

Molly Maine

- Illustrator

Colive Fukuoka was an incredible experience! The location was excellent, offering the perfect base to explore the vibrant city of Fukuoka. The event was thoughtfully organised, with a great mix of fun, work, networking, and exploring. I particularly enjoyed the variety of activities— from engaging fitness sessions to relaxed yet inspiring evening events. The programme featured a number of interesting speakers who shared valuable insights, and it was such a pleasure to meet other digital nomads from around the world. I came away not only with new friends but also exciting new business opportunities. If you're looking for a way to combine productivity, adventure, and connection, Colive Fukuoka is the perfect choice!

Molly Maine

- Illustrator

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