Downtown Kanazawa Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Downtown Kanazawa
Downtown Kanazawa
Downtown Kanazawa
Downtown Kanazawa
Downtown Kanazawa

Popular places to visit

Omicho Market

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.

Omicho Market
Kenrokuen Garden

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.

Kenrokuen Garden
Kanazawa Castle

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.

Kanazawa Castle
21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art

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.

21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art
Oyama Shrine

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.

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

Activities

Kanazawa:Japanese Traditional Experience -kimono rent

Kanazawa:Traditional Experience -kimono rent at wargo

AU$50
per adult
Kanazawa:Traditional Experience -kimono rent at wargo
Kanazawa: Samurai, Matcha, Gardens and Geisha Full-Day Tour

Kanazawa: Samurai, Matcha, Gardens and Geisha Full-Day Tour

AU$229
per adult
Kanazawa: Samurai, Matcha, Gardens and Geisha Full-Day Tour
experience sutra reading

Morning Meditation Activity

AU$52
per adult
Morning Meditation Activity
Kanazawa Tour: Gold Leaf, Japanese Sweets & Ninja Stars

Kanazawa Tour: Gold Leaf, Japanese Sweets & Ninja Stars

AU$253
per adult
Kanazawa Tour: Gold Leaf, Japanese Sweets & Ninja Stars
Kanazawa: Selfie Photo Experience with Rental Kimono - Moon

Kanazawa: Selfie Photo Experience with Rental Kimono - Moon

AU$35
per adult
Kanazawa: Selfie Photo Experience with Rental Kimono - Moon
kenroku park

kimono rental : JPY 6,050~

AU$62
per adult
kimono rental : JPY 6,050~
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Our pick of the best Downtown Kanazawa Hotel Deals

Tokyu Stay Kanazawa

Tokyu Stay Kanazawa

4 out of 5
4-50 Minamicho, Kanazawa, Ishikawa
The price is AU$83 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
AU$83
18 Aug - 19 Aug
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kanazawa. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and in-room massages. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (478 reviews)
Good stay
"Simple but good stay. Clean, comfortable, good sized, breakfast was alright. Fantastic location: close to everything. Friendly staff."

Reviewed on 6 Aug. 2025

Tokyu Stay Kanazawa
Mitsui Garden Hotel Kanazawa

Mitsui Garden Hotel Kanazawa

4 out of 5
1-22 Kamitsutsumi-cho, Kanazawa, Ishikawa
The price is AU$102 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$102
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kanazawa. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"This hotel was a wonderful place to stay in Kanazawa. The room was compact but thoughtfully laid out, convenient, and quiet. The breakfast buffet was especially good, with lots of Japanese foods, esepcially local specialties. Staff were excellent and helpful."

Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025

Mitsui Garden Hotel Kanazawa
the square hotel KANAZAWA

the square hotel KANAZAWA

3.5 out of 5
10 Shimotsutsumicho, Kanazawa, Ishikawa
The price is AU$67 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
AU$67
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Kanazawa. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a sauna. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9/10 Wonderful! (759 reviews)
"Very nice hotel in a great location!"

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025

the square 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 WiFi, a full-service spa, and hot springs on site. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (662 reviews)
"We want to give the hotel Onyado Nono Kanazawa natural hot spring more than five stars. We were greeted with “Have a nice day” and “welcome back” with the staff’s smiles during our stay. The place was lovely and clean, and it came with lots of extras. Room wear and bath amenities were available for ..."

Reviewed on 16 Jul. 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 AU$82 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
AU$82
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Kanazawa. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (818 reviews)
Relax in Kanazawa
"Excellent place to stay, very roomy room, staff pleasant, afternoon snacks & drink very welcomed. Not too many places to dine, but one at kitty corner was very good and pleasant."

Reviewed on 28 Jul. 2025

Hotel INTERGATE KANAZAWA
SOKI KANAZAWA

SOKI KANAZAWA

4 out of 5
2-1 Fukuromachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa
The price is AU$94 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$94
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Kanazawa. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (817 reviews)
"Great place."

Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2025

SOKI KANAZAWA
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Kanazawa

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Korinbo

4.5/5(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, Nomura Samurai House and Ashigaru Shiryokan Museum 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 Ochaya Shima.

Higashiyama-Higashi
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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.

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

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