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 walkable 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 culturally rich 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

Rp2.501.875
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

Rp3.148.427
per adult
From Kanazawa: Shirakawa-go, Gokayama and Wood Carving art
Enjoy the experience of designing a ring

Ring making experience Completed in about 1 hour!

Rp371.065
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Ring making experience Completed in about 1 hour!
Kanazawa Tour Local and Major Highlights

Kanazawa Tour Local and Major Highlights

Rp813.250
per adult
Kanazawa Tour Local and Major Highlights
From Kanazawa: Eiheiji Buddhist Temple & Fukui Castle Town

From Kanazawa: Eiheiji Buddhist Temple & Fukui Castle Town

Rp2.496.253
per adult
From Kanazawa: Eiheiji Buddhist Temple & Fukui Castle Town
Kanazawa Food & Tea Culture Full-Day Private Tour with Nationally-Licensed Guide

Kanazawa Food & Tea Culture Full-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

Rp4.947.529
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kanazawa Food & Tea Culture Full-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
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Top hotels in Downtown Kanazawa

the square hotel KANAZAWA
the square hotel KANAZAWA
3.5 out of 5
10 Shimotsutsumicho, Kanazawa, Ishikawa
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! (717 reviews)
"10 minute walk from Kanazawa station. Close to the Samurai and Geikko districts, as well as next to the fish market. Great options for food, and helpful staff in making reservations."

Reviewed on 4 Jun 2025

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the square hotel KANAZAWA
Tokyu Stay Kanazawa
Tokyu Stay Kanazawa
4 out of 5
4-50 Minamicho, Kanazawa, Ishikawa
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! (453 reviews)
"Liked the stay, could wash my clothes , convenient after a few days. Good night sleep."

Reviewed on 17 Jun 2025

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Mitsui Garden Hotel Kanazawa
Mitsui Garden Hotel Kanazawa
4 out of 5
1-22 Kamitsutsumi-cho, Kanazawa, Ishikawa
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The price is Rp889.800 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
Rp889.800
Rp978.825 total
30 Jun - 1 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! (1,008 reviews)
Very efficient
"Staff were helpful and efficient. Everything was quickly done. They let us park in the back to load and unload, which was very helpful because one of us has a mobility issue."

Reviewed on 24 Jun 2025

Mitsui Garden 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! (621 reviews)
"The staff was very welcoming, and the property was clean. The amenities are great - drinks in the lobby, popsicles and yogurt drinks at the onsen, ramen noodles and toiletries as needed. We found the onsen to nice but very busy at times, so we tried to go when we thought less people would be there. ..."

Reviewed on 8 Jun 2025

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Onyado Nono Kanazawa Natural Hot Spring
Hotel INTERGATE KANAZAWA
Hotel INTERGATE KANAZAWA
3.5 out of 5
2-5 Takaokamachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa
The price is Rp804.950 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
Rp804.950
Rp885.400 total
29 Jun - 30 Jun
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! (804 reviews)
"Love the bright, clean comfortable rooms and spa, as well as their breakfast"

Reviewed on 12 Jun 2025

Hotel INTERGATE KANAZAWA
Hotel Forza Kanazawa
Hotel Forza Kanazawa
3 out of 5
2-10 Yasuecho, Kanazawa, Ishikawa
The price is Rp712.314 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
Rp712.314
Rp783.512 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! (681 reviews)
"This hotel was a great 1 night stay for us, it’s close to the market and shopping strip and a bus ride away from the station, castle and gardens. The room was clean and comfortable and even had a massage pillow which was a nice to use after a long day of travel. Easy to check in and out and also ..."

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025

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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 Nomura Samurai House and Oyama Shrine 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 Nomura Samurai House and Nishi Chaya District, 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 Tokuda Shusei Kinenkan Museum.

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