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 culturally rich 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
Explore Kanazawa Half Day Private Tour with Local Guide
Kanazawa: Selfie Photo Experience with Rental Kimono - Color
Discover Kanazawa with a Local: Private & Custom Tour
1-Day Takayama Tour: Explore Scenic Takayama and Shirakawago
Top hotels in Downtown Kanazawa
Hotel Forza Kanazawa
My only significant problem was the laundry, which consisted of 4 or 5 small machines in a very small room with no table to put clothes on. The machines were combination washer-dryers, one of which had a "Broken" sign on it. Although the machine I used got the clothes clean, the drying phase was ...
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
SOKI KANAZAWA
Every good except room not have enough space to open the suitcase
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Hotel INTERGATE KANAZAWA
The room was very comfortable, and had adequate space, though one bed was pushed against the wall. Lots of helpful amenities. There were various refreshments in the lounge through out the day, which was nice. The onsen is small, but fully equipped. My only complaint was that there was a very bright ...
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Tokyu Stay Kanazawa
The in-room washer and dryer were incredibly convenient and made our stay much easier especially for a multi-day trip. The staff were outstanding: friendly, attentive, and always willing to help with anything we needed. The breakfast, however, was a bit underwhelming. The selection was fairly limited ...
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Mitsui Garden Hotel Kanazawa
Good location, clean rooms, excellent public bath with good view of the city
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Onyado Nono Kanazawa Natural Hot Spring
Friendly staff and nice room
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Kanazawa
Korinbo
Korinbo might not have many top sights, but Shinise Memorial Hall 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 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.
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.
