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 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.
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
Exclusive Kanazawa Craft Bonsai Experience with Black Tile Pot
From Kanazawa: Shirakawa-go, Gokayama and Wood Carving Art
Top hotels in Downtown Kanazawa
SOKI KANAZAWA
"Very clean, nice design and comfortable rooms. Staff was also excellent and went above and beyond! Has laundry and good sized rooms for Japan."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Hotel Forza Kanazawa
"Great property, newly renovated. The room was very spacious and had all the amenities. Laundry was easy to access and available 24/7. The location is central as well, everything was in walking distance. The blackout curtains in the room was the best ever!"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Hotel INTERGATE KANAZAWA
"Great breakfast. Clean facility. Central location."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Tokyu Stay Kanazawa
"Basic hotel that is well located."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
THE HOTEL SANRAKU KANAZAWA
"We loved our stay at The Sanraku Hotel in Kanazawa. Everything was beautiful, it resonated quality and care in ensuring a great customer experience. The hotel, rooms, public spaces, everything was very clean and well maintained. Breakfast was a highlight, a huge selection and everything looked good ..."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Mitsui Garden Hotel Kanazawa
"Big and clean rooms but the breakfast buffet and restaurant left a lot to be desired. The western part of the breakfast buffet was almost always empty and didn't have a lot of choices. We also tried the shabu shabu in the evening and I felt sick the following night (the only time in my 3 weeks ..."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Kanazawa
Korinbo
Korinbo might not have many top sights, but Shiinoki Cultural Complex 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, Nomura Samurai House and Ashigaru Shiryokan Museum 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 Higashi Chaya District or Tokuda Shusei Kinenkan Museum.
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.
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.
