Katamachi Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Katamachi
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
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: Samurai, Matcha, Gardens and Geisha Full-Day Tour
Our pick of the best Katamachi Hotel Deals
HOTEL AMANEK Kanazawa
"Excellent everything from breakfast to rooms and amenities."
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
HOTEL MYSTAYS Kanazawa Katamachi
"Nice clean room and bathroom"
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Tmark City Hotel Kanazawa
"Friendly staff, clean hotel and amazing location"
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
APA Hotel Kanazawa Chuo
OMO5 Kanazawa Katamachi by HoshinoResort
"Very nice room and helpful staff. 4 stars rather than 5 because of the breakfast, which is really not great."
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Kanazawa Frexhotel
"エレベーターだけ綺麗です 立地もいいです。 私はもういいかな、って感じです。"
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Katamachi
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.
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.
Hirooka
Though Hirooka may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Ishikawa Ongakudo and Omicho Market.
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.
