Higashiyama Travel Guide
Kanazawa
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Popular places to visit
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.
Higashi Chaya District
Learn about the local history of Kanazawa when you take a trip to Higashi Chaya District. Make time to visit the monuments and shops while you're in the area.
Ochaya Shima
You can study the exhibits at Ochaya Shima, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Kanazawa. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Utasu Shrine
Utasu Shrine is just one of the places to see in Kanazawa, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Kaikarō
You can browse the exhibits at Kaikarō, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Kanazawa. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Tokuda Shusei Kinenkan Museum
You can study the exhibits at Tokuda Shusei Kinenkan Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Kanazawa. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Things to do
Kanazawa: Samurai, Matcha, Gardens and Geisha Full-Day Tour
Kanazawa:Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO
Explore Kanazawa Half Day Private Tour with Local Guide
1-Day Takayama Tour: Explore Scenic Takayama and Shirakawago
Kanazawa: Selfie Photo Experience with Rental Kimono - Color
Kanazawa Tour: Gold Leaf, Japanese Sweets & Ninja Stars
Top hotels in Higashiyama
Rashiku Kanazawa
this was a great choice. very walkable. we had great dinners nearby. close to a bus stop. we used Go app for cabs and they were always there within 5 minutes
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Guesthouse Hakuka - Hostel
I had an lovely time staying here. It was a perfect spot as a solo traveler. The area is beautiful and a short walk to so many great spots in kanazawa. The host was so kind and answered any questions i had. I would absolutely recommend staying here.
Reviewed on 8 Sept 2024
SOKI KANAZAWA
Beautiful hotel and rooms, with a fantastic location across the road from Omicho market. Walkable from JR Kanazawa station, and to Kenroku-en gardens, and Higashichaya district. Loved the overall vibe of the hotel and room, would stay here again.
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Hotel Forza Kanazawa
Convenient and walkable to many attractions
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Tokyu Stay Kanazawa
This may have been our favorite hotel- and after 8+ hotels in Japan- it deserves recognition for excellent staff, service, cleanliness, room experience and overall welcoming hospitality. Would highly recommend. Enjoyed the New Years gathering they welcomed us to- very friendly hotel.
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Mitsui Garden Hotel Kanazawa
Staff were always very nice and hospitable. Housekeeping was flawless consistently, perfect location walking distance for main attractions and convenient bus stops very nearby.
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Higashiyama
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-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.
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 Nomura Samurai House and 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
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.
