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 culturally rich 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
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: 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 Hirooka
Hyatt Centric Kanazawa
Excellent
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Smile Hotel Kanazawa Nishiguchi Ekimae
Very close to Kanazawa station. Rooms were spacious and very clean. Staff were friendly. Comfy bed. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kanazawa Miyabi
Very comfortable room.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Hotel Mystays Premier Kanazawa
This isn't so much an issue with the hotel perse but rather with the company that covers hospitality, but the cleaning crews seem to be treated harshly, and I sometimes wonder if they're allowed to do a thorough job on the rooms. It seems like they're pushed pretty hard on their jobs, and I get the ...
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Hotel Vista Kanazawa
Nnnn
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
Hyatt House Kanazawa
Immaculate and pristine are the best way to describe this place, clean, comfortable wonderful. Breakfast however is a total let down, more a basic food court and not reflective of the hotel generally.
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
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.
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
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.
Higashi Chaya District
You'll enjoy the museums and shopping in Higashi Chaya District. You might want to make time for a stop at Ochaya Shima or Higashi Chaya District.
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.
