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 culturally rich 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.
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: Samurai, Matcha, Gardens and Geisha Full-Day Tour
Kanazawa Tour: Gold Leaf, Japanese Sweets & Ninja Stars
Kanazawa: Selfie Photo Experience with Rental Kimono - Moon
Full Day Tour Eiheiji Buddhist Temple and Fukui City Castle Town
Our pick of the best Downtown Kanazawa Hotel Deals
SOKI KANAZAWA
Comfortable, spacious, and excellent value hotel. Highly recommended.
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Hotel Forza Kanazawa
Great location close to Omicho market. Room was clean and spacious, beds comfortable, Japanese bed robes, fancy toilet, separate shower, good hot water pressure. Hallways were strangely quite dark. We were offered a welcome drink which was appreciated. There is also a free coffee machine in the lobby. ...
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Tokyu Stay Kanazawa
Room was clean and spacious. Very nice bathroom and the room was quiet and comfortable. Having the washing machine and small kitchen facilities was a great idea. Easy walking distance to major interest points. Breakfast was fine. The staff professional and friendly and went out of their way to asst ...
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Hotel INTERGATE KANAZAWA
We loved our queen room with a view from a middle floor. The staff were so friendly and accomodating. The amenities were wonderful and it is such a beautiful hotel, the location is also amazing!
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Mitsui Garden Hotel Kanazawa
From the moment you walk in and are greeted by the bright and pleasant staff, the stylish modern design, fragrance and ambience, you think, this is a well managed hotel and I know I’m really going to enjoy my stay here. Must be one of the best hotels is Kanazawa, surely? Great Onsen, delicious breakfast ...
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
THE HOTEL SANRAKU KANAZAWA
This hotel was amazing, and in such an excellent location for many of the key tourist spots in Kanazawa. Will definitely be back!
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Kanazawa
Korinbo
Korinbo might not have many top sights, but Nomura Samurai House and 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art 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.
Katamachi
When in Katamachi, you can plan a visit to Nomura Samurai House and Nishi Chaya District, 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 Ochaya Shima 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 Ochaya Shima or Higashi Chaya District.
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.
