Komatsu Airport is located in Komatsu City, Ishikawa Prefecture. In addition to domestic flights from major airports such as Haneda, it also operates international flights to China, South Korea, Taiwan, and Hong Kong (starting April 24, 2025). The airport is conveniently located about 45 minutes from Kanazawa, one of Ishikawa Prefecture's most popular tourist destinations.
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About Komatsu Airport
Komatsu Airport, located in Komatsu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, opened in 1961. The three-story terminal building has an arrivals lobby on the first floor, various restaurants and shops on the second floor, and an observation deck on the third floor where you can watch aircraft take off and land.
The airport is surrounded by numerous tourist attractions, and the famous "Kaga Onsen-kyo" hot spring area is also nearby, offering many day-use bath facilities and traditional hot spring inns.
Things to See and Do at Komatsu Airport
Komatsu Airport features a variety of restaurants serving delicious food and numerous shops selling a wide selection of Ishikawa souvenirs. With international flights available, the airport also offers convenient services for foreign travelers.
Restaurants with Delicious Gourmet Food
Whether you've just arrived or are about to depart, be sure to enjoy the delicious food at Komatsu Airport. The second floor features four dining spots offering a wide range of cuisines, including light meals, Japanese food, and Western dishes.
Ajino Nakaishi
A specialty udon restaurant run by a long-established noodle manufacturer, where you can enjoy the famous "Komatsu Udon."
"Komatsu Udon" is a local specialty that has been loved since the Edo period. Nakaishi Seimenjo, which has been in business for over 80 years, uses underground water from the sacred Mount Hakusan and high-quality local ingredients to produce smooth and delicious noodles daily. The broth, made with dried fish flakes, kelp, and naturally brewed soy sauce, enhances the flavor of this exceptional dish.
👍 Recommended Menu Items: Komatsu Meat Udon, Freshly Made Zaru Udon, Hakusan Nameko Udon (morning only)
- Location: 2nd floor, Komatsu Airport Terminal Building
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM (Last Order 2:00 PM), 3:30 PM - 6:45 PM (Last Order 6:30 PM), Closed on Tuesda
- Seating: 17 counter seats (completely non-smoking)
- Credit Cards: Planned to be accepted
- Electronic Payments: Planned to be accepted
- Reservations: Not available
Umi to Hakusan
A cafe-restaurant with an Italian-based menu offering a wide selection of dishes, including pasta, pizza, burgers, and side dishes. The restaurant also provides Wi-Fi and power outlets, making it a comfortable place to relax before departure.
👍 Recommended Menu Items: 100% Wagyu Beef Burger, Margherita Pizza
- Location: 2nd floor, Komatsu Airport Terminal Building
- Hours: 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM (Last Order 2:00 PM), 4:00 PM - 7:45 PM (Last Order 7:15 PM)
- Seating: 50 seats (completely non-smoking)
- Credit Cards: Accepted
- Electronic Payments: Accepted
- Reservations: Required by phone
Sora Cafe
A specialty restaurant featuring its original "Kanazawa Craft Lager" and rich, satisfying "Kanazawa Katsu Curry."
The katsu curry is served on a stainless steel plate, making it visually appetizing. The combination of deep, flavorful curry and crispy katsu creates a highly satisfying dish.
👍 Recommended Menu Items: Kanazawa Craft Lager, Kanazawa Katsu Curry
- Location: 2nd floor, Komatsu Airport Terminal Building
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 7:30 PM (Last Order 7:00 PM)
- Seating: 24 seats (completely non-smoking)
- Credit Cards: Accepted
- Electronic Payments: Accepted
- Reservations: Not available
Sky Buffet Cosmos
Located inside the holding room, this cafe offers freshly brewed aromatic coffee, a variety of sweets, and local specialty products. It's a great spot to stop by before boarding.
👍 Recommended Menu Items: Beaver (crispy rice crackers made with Hokuriku-grown glutinous rice), Tori Yasai Miso, Kanazawa Bijin Coffee
- Location: 2nd floor, Komatsu Airport Terminal Building
- Hours: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Credit Cards: Accepted
- Electronic Payments: Accepted (including transportation IC cards, PayPay, d-Barai, au PAY)
Shopping Spots for Souvenirs & More
Komatsu Airport has a great selection of shops for purchasing souvenirs. The second floor features numerous stores selling local specialties from Ishikawa and nearby prefectures, as well as travel goods. Popular souvenirs include Ishikawa's traditional sweets, exclusive snacks, gold leaf products, and lacquerware crafts.
Komatsu Q Shop Duty-Free Store
This shop offers a wide variety of products, including domestic cosmetics, electronics, food items such as alcohol and sweets, and traditional Ishikawa crafts.
- Location: 2nd floor, Komatsu Airport Terminal
- Hours: Opens one hour before international flight departures
- Credit Cards: Accepted
- Eligibility: International flight passengers (Seoul, Shanghai, Taipei, and charter flights)
ALLEGRO TOYOSHIMA
A select shop offering men's and women's apparel, hats, bags, umbrellas, accessories, and more. It features stylish and practical items, travel goods, and Komatsu Air Base-related merchandise carefully selected from Japan and overseas.
👍 Recommended Products: Komatsu Air Base merchandise, original items made in Komatsu
- Location: 2nd floor, Komatsu Airport Terminal
- Hours: 8:00 - 19:00
- Credit Cards: Accepted
- Electronic Payments: Not accepted
Sora no Eki Komatsu
A shop offering a wide range of local products unique to Komatsu. Recommended items include snacks and food products made from barley and tomatoes, which are specialties of Komatsu's "Environmental Kingdom."
👍 Recommended Products: Tomato Curry, Barley Baumkuchen
- Location: 1st floor, Komatsu Airport Terminal
- Hours: 9:00 - 19:30
- Credit Cards: Accepted
- Electronic Payments: ID, Edy, WAON, UnionPay
Access to Komatsu Airport
Komatsu Airport is an international airport with direct flights from China, South Korea, Taiwan, and Hong Kong (starting April 24, 2025).
It also offers convenient access from Tokyo, with frequent flights from Haneda Airport taking about one hour.
Access from Kanazawa & Komatsu to Komatsu Airport
From Kanazawa, a direct limousine bus takes about 45 minutes. The bus departs from Kanazawa Station West Exit (Bus Stop 3). From Komatsu Station, take the Hokutetsu Bus from Komatsu Station West Exit (Bus Stop 5), which takes about 12 minutes.
The Komatsu-Kanazawa route is also accessible via the Hokuriku Shinkansen (about 12 minutes) or conventional trains (IR Ishikawa Railway, about 34 minutes).
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Facility Information
- Facility Name: Komatsu Airport
- Address: 50 Y, Ukigaya-machi, Komatsu City, Ishikawa 923-0993, Japan
- Access: Direct flights from China, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong
- Wi-Fi: Available (Komatsu AP Free WiFi)
- Languages Supported: English
- Accepted Credit Cards: VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMERICAN EXPRESS, Diners Club International
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