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 culturally rich 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 walkable 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
Ring making experience Completed in about 1 hour!
Kanazawa Like a Local: Customized Private Tour
Kanazawa Private 3 Hour Bar Hopping Tour with Local Guide
Takayama, Shirakawago & Kanazawa 3 - Day Tour
Kanazawa Private Customizable Full Day Tour
Top hotels in Katamachi
HOTEL AMANEK Kanazawa
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2025
OMO5 Kanazawa Katamachi by HoshinoResort
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2024
APA Hotel Kanazawa Chuo
Reviewed on 15 May 2025
HOTEL MYSTAYS Kanazawa Katamachi
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2025
ARIGATO STAY KANAZAWA KATAMACHI
Reviewed on 16 Jul 2024
Tmark City Hotel Kanazawa
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Katamachi
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, Ashigaru Shiryokan Museum and Nomura Samurai House are top sights worth seeing.
Tera-machi Temple Area
You'll enjoy the museums and historical sites in Tera-machi Temple Area. You might want to make time for a stop at Museum of Architecture, Kanazawa or Myoryuji Temple.
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.