Downtown Kanazawa Travel Guide

Kanazawa

Downtown Kanazawa
Downtown Kanazawa
Downtown Kanazawa
Downtown Kanazawa
Downtown Kanazawa

Popular places to visit

Omicho Market

Omicho Market

4.5/5(11 reviews)

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.

Omicho Market
Kenrokuen Garden

Kenrokuen Garden

4.5/5(17 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Kenrokuen Garden, a lovely green space in Kanazawa. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its shops.

Kenrokuen Garden
Kanazawa Castle

Kanazawa Castle

4.5/5(13 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Kanazawa when you stop by Kanazawa Castle. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.

Kanazawa Castle
21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art

21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art

4.5/5(6 reviews)

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 walkable area, find time to visit its shops.

21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art
Oyama Shrine

Oyama Shrine

4.5/5(4 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Kanazawa when you stop by Oyama Shrine. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.

Oyama Shrine
Kanazawa Castle Park

Kanazawa Castle Park

Explore the great outdoors at Kanazawa Castle Park, a lovely green space in Kanazawa.

Kanazawa Castle Park

Things to do

Kanazawa: Samurai, Matcha, Gardens and Geisha Full-Day Tour

Kanazawa: Samurai, Matcha, Gardens and Geisha Full-Day Tour

Rp2.487.325
per adult
Kanazawa: Samurai, Matcha, Gardens and Geisha Full-Day Tour
From Kanazawa: Shirakawa-go, Gokayama and Wood Carving art

From Kanazawa: Shirakawa-go, Gokayama and Wood Carving art

Rp3.130.117
per adult
From Kanazawa: Shirakawa-go, Gokayama and Wood Carving art
Kanazawa Tour Local and Major Highlights

Kanazawa Tour Local and Major Highlights

Rp809.750
per adult
Kanazawa Tour Local and Major Highlights
Enjoy the experience of designing a ring

Ring making experience Completed in about 1 hour!

Rp368.907
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Ring making experience Completed in about 1 hour!
From Kanazawa: Eiheiji Buddhist Temple & Fukui Castle Town

From Kanazawa: Eiheiji Buddhist Temple & Fukui Castle Town

Rp2.481.735
per adult
From Kanazawa: Eiheiji Buddhist Temple & Fukui Castle Town
Taste of Kanazawa

Taste of Kanazawa (Food tasting in Omicho Market & Higashi Chaya)

Rp748.992
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Taste of Kanazawa (Food tasting in Omicho Market & Higashi Chaya)
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Top hotels in Downtown Kanazawa

Tokyu Stay Kanazawa

Tokyu Stay Kanazawa

4 out of 5
4-50 Minamicho, Kanazawa, Ishikawa
Fully refundable
The price is Rp1.532.221 per night from 15 Aug to 16 Aug
Rp1.532.221
Rp1.685.443 total
15 Aug - 16 Aug
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kanazawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and in-room massages. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (471 reviews)
"Largest room i stayed in whilst visiting japan. Spotless facilities. Very good value for money."

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025

Tokyu Stay Kanazawa
the square hotel KANAZAWA

the square hotel KANAZAWA

3.5 out of 5
10 Shimotsutsumicho, Kanazawa, Ishikawa
The price is Rp686.428 per night from 22 Jul to 23 Jul
Rp686.428
Rp755.071 total
22 Jul - 23 Jul
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Kanazawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a sauna. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9/10 Wonderful! (743 reviews)
"Very clean only negative towels given to us were very thin see noticed many people had plastic bags hanging outside their rooms with lovely thick fluffy towels we were given very thin old ones I don’t know why"

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2025

the square hotel KANAZAWA
Onyado Nono Kanazawa Natural Hot Spring

Onyado Nono Kanazawa Natural Hot Spring

3 out of 5
1-1, Shimotsutsumi-cho, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Kanazawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and hot springs on-site. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (648 reviews)
"We want to give the hotel Onyado Nono Kanazawa natural hot spring more than five stars. We were greeted with “Have a nice day” and “welcome back” with the staff’s smiles during our stay. The place was lovely and clean, and it came with lots of extras. Room wear and bath amenities were available for ..."

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025

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Onyado Nono Kanazawa Natural Hot Spring
Mitsui Garden Hotel Kanazawa

Mitsui Garden Hotel Kanazawa

4 out of 5
1-22 Kamitsutsumi-cho, Kanazawa, Ishikawa
The price is Rp975.916 per night from 22 Jul to 23 Jul
Rp975.916
Rp1.073.508 total
22 Jul - 23 Jul
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kanazawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
"Loved our stay here at this hotel… if you are driving… you will need to park in behind the hotel (there are a few options) … this was a bit tricky. But everything else was perfect"

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025

Mitsui Garden Hotel Kanazawa
Hotel Forza Kanazawa

Hotel Forza Kanazawa

3 out of 5
2-10 Yasuecho, Kanazawa, Ishikawa
The price is Rp744.705 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
Rp744.705
Rp819.176 total
21 Jul - 22 Jul
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Kanazawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (691 reviews)
"Easy to check in, nice amenities. Rooms have plenty of room, they are clean and comfortable. They add a nice extra touch providing a welcoming drink of your choice."

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2025

Hotel Forza Kanazawa
Hotel INTERGATE KANAZAWA

Hotel INTERGATE KANAZAWA

3.5 out of 5
2-5 Takaokamachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa
The price is Rp739.558 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
Rp739.558
Rp813.481 total
31 Jul - 1 Aug
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Kanazawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (814 reviews)
"お風呂はとても綺麗で湯加減も良かったです。"

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2025

Hotel INTERGATE KANAZAWA
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Kanazawa

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Korinbo

5/5(2 area reviews)

Korinbo might not have many top sights, but Shiinoki Cultural Complex and Nomura Samurai House are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Korinbo
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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.

Nagamachi Samurai District
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Katamachi

When in Katamachi, you can plan a visit to Nishi Chaya District and Shiinoki Cultural Complex, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Katamachi
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Higashiyama-Higashi

You'll enjoy the museums and shopping in Higashiyama-Higashi. You might want to make time for a stop at Higashi Chaya District or Ochaya Shima.

Higashiyama-Higashi
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Higashiyama

5/5(1 area review)

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.

Higashiyama
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Higashi Chaya District

You'll enjoy the museums and shopping in Higashi Chaya District. You might want to make time for a stop at Higashi Chaya District or Ochaya Shima.

Higashi Chaya District

Downtown Kanazawa Travel Guide