Thoughts on Kanazawa – crowded?

So I'm planning on visiting Kanazawa (along with other cities) this December and ever since the extension of the Hokuriku Shinkansen, I assume access to Kanazawa has been made easier. Regardless of whether it has or hasn't, has anyone been there recently and could share:
1) If it was crowded generally – like, outside on a random street
2) If the main attractions had a lot of tourists there

Thanks in advance👍