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 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.
Oyama Shrine
You can find out about the history of Kanazawa when you stop by Oyama Shrine. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Things to do
Kanazawa:Kimono Experience for Kids & Families at WARGO
Shirakawa-go from Takayama/Nagoya One day Bus ticket
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
Hyatt Centric Kanazawa
Less than 5 minute walk from Kanazawa station. Rooms were well kept and of modern design. Staff was pleasant, helpfu, and spoke English. Taxi stand is also less than 5 minute walk from the hotel.
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Hotel Mystays Premier Kanazawa
Large room. Must gave had an upgrade. Professional staff. 5 minute walk from the bus/train station. 7/11 store next door. Would definately stay again. Did not eat breakfast here..
Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025
Hyatt House Kanazawa
It was cool, nice rooms and good value in a great location
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kanazawa Miyabi
Small but very clean room, lots of freebies, very handy location
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kanazawa-eki Nishiguchi
Close to the train station and transportation hub.
Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025
APA Hotel Kanazawa Ekimae
Clean, easy access to trains and buses
Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Hirooka
Nagamachi Samurai District
If you're spending some time in Nagamachi Samurai District, Nomura Samurai House and Ashigaru Shiryokan Museum 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 Oyama Shrine 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.
