Tera-machi Temple Area Travel Guide
Kanazawa
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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.
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.
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 Tera-machi Temple Area
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
Roomy, clean and great location
Reviewed on 21 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
Hyatt Centric Kanazawa
Excellent
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
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
Hotel INTERGATE KANAZAWA
Enjoyed our stay , nice and convenient, helpful staff and rooms are a good size compared to similar hotels. Have used this hotel chain before and will use again.
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Tera-machi Temple Area
Katamachi
When in Katamachi, you can plan a visit to Nomura Samurai House and Nishi Chaya District, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
Downtown Kanazawa
While visiting Downtown Kanazawa, you might make a stop by sights like Kanazawa Castle Park and Kanazawa Castle.
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.
