Higashiyama Travel Guide

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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.

Kanazawa Yasue Gold Leaf Museum
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Higashi Chaya District

Learn about the local history of Higashi Chaya District when you take a trip to Higashi Chaya District. Make time to visit the monuments and shops while you're in the area.

Higashi Chaya District
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Tokuda Shusei Kinenkan Museum

Rich with history, Tokuda Shusei Kinenkan Museum is a cultural attraction worth visiting in Higashi Chaya District. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.

Tokuda Shusei Kinenkan Museum
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Ochaya Shima

Learn about the local history of Higashi Chaya District with a stop at Ochaya Shima. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.

Ochaya Shima
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Utasu Shrine

You can learn about the history of Higashi Chaya District when you stop by Utasu Shrine. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.

Utasu Shrine
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Ume no Hashi Bridge

Learn about the local history of Kanazawa when you spend time at Ume no Hashi Bridge. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.

Ume no Hashi Bridge

Activities

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Kanazawa All Must-Sees Private Chauffeur Sightseeing - English Speaking Driver

AU$923
Per adult
Kanazawa All Must-Sees Private Chauffeur Sightseeing - English Speaking Driver
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Kanazawa 6hr Full Day Tour with Licensed Guide and Vehicle

AU$1,016
Per adult
Kanazawa 6hr Full Day Tour with Licensed Guide and Vehicle
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Selfie Experience in Kanazawa - Color Plan

AU$31
Per adult
Selfie Experience in Kanazawa - Color Plan
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Selfie Experience in Kanazawa - Moon Plan

AU$21
Per adult
Selfie Experience in Kanazawa - Moon Plan
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Selfie Experience in Kanazawa - Monochrome Plan

AU$21
Per adult
Selfie Experience in Kanazawa - Monochrome Plan
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Making authentic Japanese food with a samurai chef

AU$226
Per adult
Making authentic Japanese food with a samurai chef
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Our pick of the best Higashiyama Hotel Deals

Mitsui Garden Hotel Kanazawa
Mitsui Garden Hotel Kanazawa
4 out of 5
1-22 Kamitsutsumi-cho, Kanazawa, Ishikawa
The price is AU$109 per night from 8 May to 9 May
AU$109
per night
8 May - 9 May
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kanazawa. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (866 reviews)
The most wonderful hotel!
"This was the cleanest hotel I've ever stayed in! The room was beautiful and comfortable, breakfast was tasty, the location was convenient. My only regret is that I didn't ask if they sold the pajamas they provided there, I absolutely loved them!"

Reviewed on 28 Apr. 2024

Mitsui Garden Hotel Kanazawa
SOKI KANAZAWA
SOKI KANAZAWA
4 out of 5
2-1, Kanazawa, ISHIKAWA
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Kanazawa. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (392 reviews)
"Lovely property. Clean, quiet, wonderful staff and excellent amenities. Literally a few steps from the Omicho market where you will be spoiled for choice for breakfast and lunch."

Reviewed on 22 Apr. 2024

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SOKI KANAZAWA
Hyatt Centric Kanazawa
Hyatt Centric Kanazawa
4 out of 5
1-5-2 Hirooka, Kanazawa, Ishikawa
The price is AU$204 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
AU$204
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kanazawa. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (413 reviews)
"Very modern, practical and pleasant room. very close to Kanazawa Rail and bus stations with its many eating options."

Reviewed on 30 Apr. 2024

Hyatt Centric Kanazawa
Hotel Nikko Kanazawa
Hotel Nikko Kanazawa
4 out of 5
2-15-1 Honmachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa
The price is AU$154 per night from 6 May to 7 May
AU$154
per night
6 May - 7 May
Stay at this hotel in Kanazawa. Enjoy free WiFi, 5 restaurants, and breakfast. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Nice location, close to major train station. Shopping and many restaurants are near."

Reviewed on 22 Apr. 2024

Hotel Nikko Kanazawa
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kanazawa-eki Nishiguchi
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kanazawa-eki Nishiguchi
3.5 out of 5
1-12-17 Hirooka, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Kanazawa. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and onsite parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (290 reviews)
"Great location near train station"

Reviewed on 30 Apr. 2024

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Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kanazawa-eki Nishiguchi
Dormy Inn Kanazawa Natural Hot Spring
Dormy Inn Kanazawa Natural Hot Spring
3 out of 5
2-25 Horikawa Shinmachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa-ken
The price is AU$139 per night from 3 Jun to 4 Jun
AU$139
per night
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kanazawa. Enjoy free WiFi, hot springs on site, and a sauna. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Washers in the coin laundry are free! Dryers cost 100 yen for 20 minutes. Free popsicles, coffee outside hot spring bathing areas, free ramen from 21:30, as in other Dormy Inns."

Reviewed on 12 Apr. 2024

Dormy Inn Kanazawa Natural Hot Spring
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Other neighbourhoods around Higashiyama

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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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Korinbo

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

Korinbo might not have many top sights, but Shinise Memorial Hall and Nomura Samurai House 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, Ashigaru Shiryokan Museum and Nomura Samurai House are top sights worth seeing.

Nagamachi Samurai District

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