Downtown Kanazawa Travel Guide
Kanazawa
Visit Downtown Kanazawa
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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 Castle Park
Explore the great outdoors at Kanazawa Castle Park, a lovely green space in Kanazawa.
Kazuemachi Chaya District
During your visit to Kanazawa, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Kazuemachi Chaya District.
Things to do
Kanazawa: Family-Friendly Kimono& Yukata Experience at WARGO
Exclusive Kanazawa Craft Bonsai Experience with Black Tile Pot
Top hotels in Downtown Kanazawa
SOKI KANAZAWA
"The hotel is in a great location, just across the market, near to every major sight to be visited and near to lots of shopping. The breakfast needs to be reserved and therefore is not convenient unless you do it way in advance."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Hotel Forza Kanazawa
"The hotel has a great location right in the old town and minutes from the omicho market. It's a little far from the station if you have luggage but a taxi from the station is only 700 yen. They have a full body shower which is great in the morning."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Hotel INTERGATE KANAZAWA
"La taille de la chambre était excellente."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
THE HOTEL SANRAKU KANAZAWA
"Really enjoyed the room, staff, bar and breakfast. Everyone was so helpful and the beds are amazing. Breakfast is over the top with a huge buffet. Would definitely recommend staying here anytime."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Mitsui Garden Hotel Kanazawa
"Absolutely love the Mitsui Garden hotels!"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Tokyu Stay Kanazawa
"Nice property, nice room, staff was excellent, laundry a big plus but plan on the time each load takes. Breakfast was just okay."
Reviewed on 30 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.
