Downtown Kanazawa Travel Guide
Kanazawa
Visit Downtown 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.
Oyama Shrine
After visiting Oyama Shrine, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kanazawa. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Kanazawa Castle Park
Explore the great outdoors at Kanazawa Castle Park, a lovely green space in Kanazawa.
Things to do
Kanazawa:Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO
Kanazawa: Samurai, Matcha, Gardens and Geisha Full-Day Tour
Full Day Tour Eiheiji Buddhist Temple and Fukui City Castle Town
Top hotels in Downtown Kanazawa
SOKI KANAZAWA
Great room, super clean and very nicely designed
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Hotel Forza Kanazawa
Great location close to Omicho market. Room was clean and spacious, beds comfortable, Japanese bed robes, fancy toilet, separate shower, good hot water pressure. Hallways were strangely quite dark. We were offered a welcome drink which was appreciated. There is also a free coffee machine in the lobby. ...
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Tokyu Stay Kanazawa
Staff fantastic, beautiful, spacious room, close to castle and gardens, lots of great restaurants in the area. Nearly 2km from Kanazawa station.
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Hotel INTERGATE KANAZAWA
Clean, spacious, and modern. Great location.
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Mitsui Garden Hotel Kanazawa
Clean room polite staff and outstanding breakfast buffet featuring many local dishes.
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
THE HOTEL SANRAKU KANAZAWA
Beautiful hotel, very spacious room (the king bed could sleep 5-6 people!), very clean, excellent service. Location is great. Excellent value for the price - the hotel was inexpensive. Great location - near the castle. Fantastic place! Only negative - the breakfast wasn't good and was pricey, but ...
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Kanazawa
Korinbo
Korinbo might not have many top sights, but Shinise Memorial Hall and Nomura Samurai House are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
Katamachi
When in Katamachi, you can plan a visit to Nomura Samurai House and Nishi Chaya District, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
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
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.
