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
"The rooms were lovely. Unfortunately the toiletries are not in the room only in the onsen which I didn’t find ideal. The garbages in the rooms are really tiny and I’m all for sustainability but this doesn’t really make a lot of sense when you’re catering to travellers in a City that doesn’t provide ..."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Hotel Forza Kanazawa
"Helpful staff"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Hotel INTERGATE KANAZAWA
"The breakfast was delicious and definitely worth it. Great selection. Spa was very nice. Great place to relax after walking around the city. Great location as well."
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Tokyu Stay Kanazawa
"The hotel was well located for the tourist sites, you can easily walk to them. Clean with good amenities. Very good value for the price. In room laundry was so convenient. Highly recommend."
Reviewed on 21 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
"Very mediocre compared to other Mitsui Garden Hotels. Small rooms, unattractive and small public areas. The staff were unhelpful in recommending restaurants and transportation options. No way is this hotel a 4 start Two to three star woud be more appropriate."
Reviewed on 18 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.
