Downtown Kanazawa Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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 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.
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.
Activities
Kanazawa:Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO
Kanazawa Private Tour Castle Kenroku garden and Geisha district
Kanazawa: Samurai, Matcha, Gardens and Geisha Full-Day Tour
Kanazawa: Selfie Photo Experience with Rental Kimono - Moon
Our pick of the best Downtown Kanazawa Hotel Deals
Hotel Forza Kanazawa
Rooms were clean sharp. Baths were great - deep tub, nice shower.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
SOKI KANAZAWA
We enjoyed the lovely onsen and pjs and shoes. Everything felt like an elevated experience but also traditional.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Tokyu Stay Kanazawa
Nice tv, great bed and sitting area. Great complimentary coffee machine. Helpful staff would absolutely recommend
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Hotel INTERGATE KANAZAWA
It is great! A comfortable, pleasant business hotel. The breakfast is excellent. The lounge is a great place to hang out. I love this hotel. Highly recommended.
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
THE HOTEL SANRAKU KANAZAWA
Huge spread for breakfast -- nice selection
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Onyado Nono Kanazawa Natural Hot Spring
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Kanazawa
Korinbo
Korinbo might not have many top sights, but Shinise Memorial Hall 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 Shinise Memorial Hall are top sights worth seeing.
Katamachi
When in Katamachi, you can plan a visit to Shinise Memorial Hall and Nomura Samurai House, 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 Ochaya Shima.
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.