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.
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Kanazawa: Family-Friendly Kimono& Yukata Experience at WARGO
From Kanazawa/Toyama: Snow Wall & Mysterious Valley Day Tour
Kanazawa: Nighttime Izakaya Tour with Local Guide
Our pick of the best Hirooka Hotel Deals
Hyatt Centric Kanazawa
Highly recommend. Very convenient location and stylish hotel. We booked a suite, and it was a great size and value. The room was well-appointed and sparkling clean. The closet placement was to the right of the entry way by the front door. I liked having an entry way with a small bench to sit or place ...
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kanazawa-eki Nishiguchi
In theory a near perfect hotel, however aside from the minor annoyance of a bizarre breakfast not suitable for international guests, the most important point is a complete lack of vertical soundproofing. You are barely able to hear the trains from outside, however guests above and below (and next ...
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Hyatt House Kanazawa
Wonderful hotel. Great location
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kanazawa Miyabi
APA Hotel Kanazawa Ekimae
Clean room, small room but has everything we needed for a comfortable stay, convenient located close to train and bus station, close to shops and restaurants, has hot tub
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Hotel Vista Kanazawa
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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.
Downtown Kanazawa
While visiting Downtown Kanazawa, you might make a stop by sights like Kanazawa Castle Park and Kanazawa Castle.
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.
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.
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-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.
