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 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 walkable 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.
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.
Things to do
Kanazawa:Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO
Explore Kanazawa Half Day Private Tour with Local Guide
Kanazawa: Samurai, Matcha, Gardens and Geisha Full-Day Tour
Kanazawa: Selfie Photo Experience with Rental Kimono - Color
1-Day Takayama Tour: Explore Scenic Takayama and Shirakawago
Top hotels in Hirooka
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kanazawa Miyabi
Wonderful hotel! Comfortable room, extremely convenient, plenty of amenities, breakfast was excellent. Would definitely stay here again. They also have a public bath AND they sell tattoo covers!
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Hyatt Centric Kanazawa
Great staff location everything too to bottom excellent
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Hotel Mystays Premier Kanazawa
Nice and clean hotel, with good location and easy access to Shinjuku station.
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
Hyatt House Kanazawa
LOVED this hotel. Great breakfast, happy hours with sake tastings, and the spacious rooms were excellent. The staff was so kind, friendly, and helpful.
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
APA Hotel Kanazawa Ekimae
Everything is good
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Smile Hotel Kanazawa Nishiguchi Ekimae
Good business hotel
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Hirooka
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.
Downtown Kanazawa
While visiting Downtown Kanazawa, you might make a stop by sights like Kanazawa Castle Park and Kanazawa Castle.
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.
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.
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.
Hirooka Travel Guide
- Kenrokuen Garden
- 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art
- Kanazawa Yasue Gold Leaf Museum
- Oyama Shrine
- Hakusan National Park
- Iox Arosa Ski Resort
- Shirayama Hime Shrine
- Daijoji Temple
- Komatsu City Museum
- Kanazawa Umimirai Library
- Ashigaru Shiryokan Museum
- Suganuma Gassho-zukuri Village
- D.T. Suzuki Museum
