Katamachi 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 walkable 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.
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.
Oyama Shrine
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.
Things to do
Kanazawa:Traditional Experience -kimono rent at wargo
Kanazawa: Samurai, Matcha, Gardens and Geisha Full-Day Tour
From Kanazawa: Shirakawa-go, Gokayama and Wood Carving art
Explore Kanazawa Half Day Private Tour with Local Guide
Top hotels in Katamachi
HOTEL MYSTAYS Kanazawa Katamachi
Good location good price
Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025
APA Hotel Kanazawa Chuo
Location was a bit busier and louder than I liked - and somewhat hard to get to Kanazawa Station since buses or walking are your main options.
Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025
HOTEL AMANEK Kanazawa
Great access to all attraction in Kanazawa. I will stay again .
Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025
Tmark City Hotel Kanazawa
Very nice and spacious rooms. Staff were very friendly. Breakfast was delicious too. Would love to stay here again in the future.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2025
OMO5 Kanazawa Katamachi by HoshinoResort
Loved this hotel. Short walk to the gardens and geisha districts, bars, restaurants, and shopping. The English-speaking staff went above and beyond with their hospitality and I loved the free activities like the tea and sweet tasting.
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
ARIGATO STAY KANAZAWA KATAMACHI
Nice, clean, and convenient location with a very fair price in Kanazawa. It would be nice if the check in time was a little earlier and/or if the check out time was later (3pm/10am respectively). Despite that, good value.
Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Katamachi
Korinbo
Korinbo might not have many top sights, but Nomura Samurai House and Oyama Shrine are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Nagamachi Samurai District
If you're spending some time in Nagamachi Samurai District, Nomura Samurai House and Ashigaru Shiryokan Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Tera-machi Temple Area
Museums and historical sites are just a few things travellers like about Tera-machi Temple Area. A stop by Museum of Architecture, Kanazawa is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.
Downtown Kanazawa
While visiting Downtown Kanazawa, you might make a stop by sights like Kanazawa Castle Park and Kanazawa Castle.
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
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.
