Downtown Kanazawa Travel Guide

Kanazawa

A narrow street flanked by traditional wooden buildings with tiled roofs.
A traditional Japanese castle with stone walls and a moat, surrounded by cherry blossoms.
A traditional Japanese castle with white walls, a stone wall, and a wooden bridge.
A traditional Japanese castle with a stone wall and a wooden fence in front.
A traditional Japanese castle with multiple buildings, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear blue sky.

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A bustling indoor market with various stalls selling goods, illuminated by hanging lights.

Omicho Market

8.4/10 (1,826 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.
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Things to do

Kanazawa: Family-Friendly Kimono& Yukata Experience at WARGO

Kanazawa: Family-Friendly Kimono& Yukata Experience at WARGO

Rp541.650
per adult
Kanazawa: Family-Friendly Kimono& Yukata Experience at WARGO
Kanazawa: Samurai, Matcha, Gardens and Geisha Full-Day Tour

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

Rp2.500.787
per adult
Kanazawa: Samurai, Matcha, Gardens and Geisha Full-Day Tour
Kanazawa: Kenrokuen Tea Ceremony Experience

Kanazawa: Kenrokuen Tea Ceremony Experience

Rp616.786
per adult
Kanazawa: Kenrokuen Tea Ceremony Experience
Full Day Tour Eiheiji Buddhist Temple and Fukui City Castle Town

Full Day Tour Eiheiji Buddhist Temple and Fukui City Castle Town

Rp2.500.787
per adult
Full Day Tour Eiheiji Buddhist Temple and Fukui City Castle Town
Shirakawago and Kanazawa from Tokyo

Shirakawago and Kanazawa from Tokyo

Rp1.580.195
per adult
Shirakawago and Kanazawa from Tokyo
Shirakawago and Kanazawa from Osaka

Shirakawago and Kanazawa from Osaka

Rp1.589.629
per adult
Shirakawago and Kanazawa from Osaka
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Top hotels in Downtown Kanazawa

Hotel Forza Kanazawa

Hotel Forza Kanazawa

3 out of 5
2-10 Yasuecho Kanazawa Ishikawa
The price is Rp568.722 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
Rp568.722
Rp625.594 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Kanazawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026

Hotel Forza Kanazawa
SOKI KANAZAWA

SOKI KANAZAWA

4 out of 5
2-1 Fukuromachi Kanazawa Ishikawa
The price is Rp1.150.021 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
Rp1.150.021
Rp1.265.023 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Stay at this spa hotel in Kanazawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,129 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel, very convenient location. Just a short walk to the market, the castle and Kenrokuen Gardens."

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2026

SOKI KANAZAWA
Tokyu Stay Kanazawa

Tokyu Stay Kanazawa

4 out of 5
4-50 Minamicho Kanazawa Ishikawa
The price is Rp842.171 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
Rp842.171
Rp926.388 total
21 Aug - 22 Aug
Stay at this hotel in Kanazawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and in-room massages. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Tokyu Stay Kanazawa
THE HOTEL SANRAKU KANAZAWA

THE HOTEL SANRAKU KANAZAWA

4 out of 5
1-1-1 Owaricho Kanazawa ishikawa
The price is Rp2.017.725 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
Rp2.017.725
Rp2.219.543 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Stay at this hotel in Kanazawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
THE HOTEL SANRAKU KANAZAWA
Hotel INTERGATE KANAZAWA

Hotel INTERGATE KANAZAWA

3.5 out of 5
2-5 Takaokamachi Kanazawa Ishikawa
The price is Rp777.672 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
Rp777.672
Rp855.439 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Stay at this hotel in Kanazawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews)
"We enjoyed everything about this hotel and will begin staying at this chain’s hotel. Four star accommodations at such an affordable price."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026

Hotel INTERGATE KANAZAWA
Mitsui Garden Hotel Kanazawa

Mitsui Garden Hotel Kanazawa

4 out of 5
1-22 Kamitsutsumi-cho Kanazawa Ishikawa
The price is Rp1.130.282 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
Rp1.130.282
Rp1.243.333 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Stay at this 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 their ...
Mitsui Garden Hotel Kanazawa
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Where to stay in Downtown Kanazawa

Find the best Downtown Kanazawa areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Japan, Ishikawa Prefecture, Kanazawa City, Kenrokuen Garden, garden, snow, winter

Honmachi

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Honmachi and surrounding area, you can visit Ishikawa Ongakudo and Omicho Market.

A night view of a park with illuminated structures resembling trees and a gravel path.

Katamachi

When in Katamachi, you can plan a visit to Nomura Samurai House and 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

A narrow snow-covered alley flanked by traditional buildings with straw-roofed structures.

Korinbo

Korinbo might not have many top sights, but Nomura Samurai House and Kanazawa Noh Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

A large red metal structure with a geometric design, possibly a modern architectural landmark.

Hirooka

Though Hirooka may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Ishikawa Ongakudo and Omicho Market.

A traditional Japanese street with wooden buildings and a clear sky.

Konohanamachi

Though Konohanamachi may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Ishikawa Ongakudo and Omicho Market.

Downtown Kanazawa Travel Guide