Hirooka Travel Guide
Kanazawa
Popular places to visit
Omicho Market
During your visit to Kanazawa, you can do some window-shopping at Omicho Market. Amble around this culturally rich area's gardens or experience its museums.
Kenrokuen Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Kenrokuen Garden, a lovely green space in Kanazawa. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Kanazawa Castle
You can find out about the history of Kanazawa when you stop by Kanazawa Castle. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its shops.
21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art
You can study the exhibits at 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Nagamachi District. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Honda Koen Park
After visiting Honda Koen Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kanazawa. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its shops.
Kanazawa Yasue Gold Leaf Museum
You can study the exhibits at Kanazawa Yasue Gold Leaf Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Kanazawa. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Things to do
Kanazawa:Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO
Kanazawa: Samurai, Matcha, Gardens and Geisha Full-Day Tour
Top hotels in Hirooka
Hyatt Centric Kanazawa
Excellent staff, amenities etc we used the gym and both bar/restaurants. Great convenient location next to train station and food options
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kanazawa-eki Nishiguchi
Good
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kanazawa Miyabi
Convenient location, good size room, spotless and clean, great amenities and super friendly staff
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Hyatt House Kanazawa
Excelente hotel ubicado al lado de la estacion de Kanazawa. La habitación cuadruple muy amplia, el servicio de cortesia espectacular. Desayuno muy completo.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
APA Hotel Kanazawa Ekimae
Was everything you expect to find at an APA hotel, and was conveniently right by the train station. Only rating 3 stars due to no tattoo policy in the baths. This is an outdated policy that needs to change and APA hotels needs to get with the times if they want western guests to feel welcome in their ...
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Smile Hotel Kanazawa Nishiguchi Ekimae
Location near Kanazawa station is a plus. Room is spacious.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Hirooka
Nagamachi Samurai District
If you're spending some time in Nagamachi Samurai District, Ashigaru Shiryokan Museum and Nomura Samurai House are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown Kanazawa
While visiting Downtown Kanazawa, you might make a stop by sights like Kanazawa Castle Park and Kanazawa Castle.
Korinbo
Korinbo might not have many top sights, but Nomura Samurai House and 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Higashiyama
You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Higashiyama. You might want to make time for a stop at Kanazawa Yasue Gold Leaf Museum or Higashi Chaya District.
Higashi Chaya District
You'll enjoy the museums and shopping in Higashi Chaya District. You might want to make time for a stop at Ochaya Shima or Higashi Chaya District.
Higashiyama-Higashi
You'll enjoy the museums and shopping in Higashiyama-Higashi. You might want to make time for a stop at Ochaya Shima or Higashi Chaya District.
