| Kanako Hirai | |
| Fullname: | Kanako Hirai |
| Nickname: | Ann |
| Birth Date: | April 15, 1984 |
| Birth Place: | Tsu, Mie, Japan |
| Spike: | 309 cm. |
| Block: | 290 cm. |
| Weight: | 68kg (150lb) |
| Position: | Middle Blocker |
| Currentclub: | Hisamitsu Springs |
| Currentnumber: | 9 |
Kanako Hirai (平井香菜子 Hirai Kanako, born April 15, 1984) is a Japanese volleyball player who played for Hisamitsu Springs.
On October 1, 2014, Hisamitsu Springs announced her retirement.[1]