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 walkable 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:Kimono Experience for Kids & Families at WARGO
Kintsugi Experience in Kanazawa-Craft, Mindfulness & Wellness
Kanazawa: Samurai, Matcha, Gardens and Geisha Full-Day Tour
Kanazawa: Selfie Photo Experience with Rental Kimono - Color
Top hotels in Downtown Kanazawa
SOKI KANAZAWA
Good value in great location
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Tokyu Stay Kanazawa
The room was very modern and big, you can see it was renovated fairly recently. The reception staf was friendly and very helpful.
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Hotel INTERGATE KANAZAWA
Room was spotless and comfortable. Breakfast was the best we had in Japan. Happy hour was nice. The lounge was comfortable to relax in. Well situated for the sights of Kanazawa and an easy 20 min walk to the station.
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Mitsui Garden Hotel Kanazawa
The room was clean & roomy & the staff friendly & efficient
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Hotel Forza Kanazawa
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Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Onyado Nono Kanazawa Natural Hot Spring
Hotel was clean and staff were very nice and helpful
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Kanazawa
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.
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.
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 Higashi Chaya District or Ochaya Shima.
