Honmachi Travel Guide
Kanazawa
Popular places to visit
Ishikawa Ongakudo
Enjoy a performance at Ishikawa Ongakudo, a theatre with a story to tell in Kanazawa. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
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.
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.
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.
Honda Koen Park
After visiting Honda Koen Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kanazawa. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
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 Honmachi
Hotel Nikko Kanazawa
"They need to improve breakfast."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Super Hotel Premier Kanazawaeki Higashiguchi
"Very comfortable stay at this hotel. Loved the pillow selections available. Lots of amenities on offer from face masks to pyjamas. Good breakfast with plenty of options. Though I didn’t go there was welcome drinks and snacks available every evening. The Osen was a lovely option after a long day ..."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Hotel Torifito Kanazawa
"Great location. Five minute walk from station with its very big shopping centre, everything you would want. Great restaurants on the doorstep. 10 minutes walk to the fish market. The city is very walkable. Breakfast great, hotel clean, friendly staff. Room small as advertised. But given the price ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Kanazawa Chaya
"We did the Japanese dinner+breakfast+traditional futon experience, and it was wonderful. The hotel is well-located (about 5 minutes' walk from the train statio.), the staff greet you with genuine warmth and nothing is too much trouble, and of course the Onsen is the cherry on the top."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
SOKI KANAZAWA
"The hotel is in a great location, just across the market, near to every major sight to be visited and near to lots of shopping. The breakfast needs to be reserved and therefore is not convenient unless you do it way in advance."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Hotel Forza Kanazawa
"Massage cushion was nice"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Honmachi
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.
Showamachi
While Showamachi may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Ishikawa Ongakudo and Omicho Market.
Yasuecho
When in Yasuecho, you can plan a visit to Omicho Market and Ishikawa Ongakudo, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Tamagawacho
While Tamagawacho may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Omicho Market and Ishikawa Ongakudo.
Hosai
Hosai might not have many top sights, but Ishikawa Ongakudo and Omicho Market are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
