Downtown Kanazawa Travel Guide
Kanazawa
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 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.
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.
Things to do
Kanazawa: Family-Friendly Kimono& Yukata Experience at WARGO
Kanazawa: Nighttime Izakaya Tour with Local Guide
Kanazawa: Samurai, Matcha, Gardens and Geisha Full-Day Tour
Full-Day Tour from Kanazawa: Samurai, Matcha, Gardens and Geisha
3-Hour Kanazawa Tour: Omicho Market, Castle, and Garden
Explore Kanazawa Half Day Private Tour with Local Guide
Top hotels in Downtown Kanazawa
SOKI KANAZAWA
A nice hotel near the Omicho Public Market!!!
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Hotel Forza Kanazawa
Lovely hotel and welcoming staff. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Tokyu Stay Kanazawa
Clean room on a busy street, yet you don't hear any noise inside. It is in a great location to access all the many sights to see.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Hotel INTERGATE KANAZAWA
Large rooms. Good lounge facilities.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
THE HOTEL SANRAKU KANAZAWA
The staff are so welcoming. The room was spacious, clean and very well equipped. Be careful to check the drawers as we almost missed the lovely pyjamas supplied. The dining room/bar is lovely with live music played by either a violinist or a pianist
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Mitsui Garden Hotel Kanazawa
Hot bath was excellent! Breakfast was very good and represent both Japanese and Western. Clean big room. Walkable location.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Kanazawa
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.
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.
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 Higashi Chaya District or Tokuda Shusei Kinenkan Museum.
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.
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.
