Shipping to Kanazawa and Ishikawa
Kanazawa, the capital of Ishikawa Prefecture on the Sea of Japan coast, is known for its Kenroku-en garden, samurai and geisha districts and traditional crafts. Its port serves Ishikawa and the Hokuriku region.
Choose Kanazawa for consignees in Ishikawa and Fukui; for Toyama Prefecture, Toyama Shinko is closer. Since the Hokuriku Shinkansen opened, Kanazawa has attracted more international residents, and local customs brokers handle personal effects and commercial cargo.
Practical tips. Kanazawa's historic districts have narrow lanes where trucks cannot enter, so movers sometimes carry boxes the last stretch by hand. Winters bring snow and the city is known for its rainy weather, so ask for sealed plastic wrapping on furniture and electronics. Register your address at the city office and keep your residence card for customs.
Shipping rates from Canada to Kanazawa
| Destination | From Toronto | From Montreal | From Vancouver |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kanazawa | USD 4 / cu ft 35 days · min. USD 406.28 | USD 4 / cu ft 35 days · min. USD 406.28 | USD 3 / cu ft 25 days · min. USD 370.96 |
Examples from Vancouver: 0.5 CBM / 100 kg USD 370.96; 2 CBM / 400 kg USD 476.92. The carrier charges by volume or by weight (1,000 kg per CBM), whichever is greater. From the Prairies, the quote adds Fastfrate trucking to Montreal or Vancouver.
Personal effects: Personal effects and household goods are accepted subject to carrier approval: we send your packing list and passport copy to the carrier before you pay. Carrier conditions for Japan: Commercial Invoice Required; Subject to ISPM 15 Packing Regulations; Subject to Japan AFR US$30.00.
Documents: a signed packing list and a passport copy for personal effects, a commercial invoice and packing list for commercial cargo. Customs value up to CAD 2,000; cargo palletized or crated on ISPM 15 wood.
Nearest other destinations in Japan: Toyamashinko (47 km), Nagoya (155 km), Osaka (232 km), Shimizu (239 km). All destinations and rates: shipping to Japan.
Rates valid October 1–31, 2026; totals include A1 fees of USD 265.00. Destination charges are confirmed by the carrier, duties and taxes are paid by the consignee, and transit days are the carrier's estimate.