Title: Hokuriku Travel Guide: Best of Hokuriku, Japan Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Hokuriku](https://expedia.co.uk/Hokuriku-Hotels.d3000655776.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Hokuriku](https://expedia.co.uk/Hokuriku-Holiday-Rentals.d3000655776.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Hokuriku](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Hokuriku.d3000655776.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Hokuriku](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Hokuriku.d3000655776.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Hokuriku Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Hokuriku.d3000655776.Car-Hire-Guide)[Hokuriku Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Hokuriku.d3000655776.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Hokuriku Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Photo provided by Photo Courtesy of myokokogen.net / Myoko Tourist Office](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/161000/161325-Myoko.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by Photo Courtesy of myokokogen.net / Myoko Tourist Office](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/161000/161325-Myoko.jpg) ![Photo provided by Photo Courtesy of myokokogen.net / Myoko Tourist Office](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/161000/161323-Myoko.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by Photo Courtesy of myokokogen.net / Myoko Tourist Office](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/161000/161323-Myoko.jpg) ![Photo provided by Photo Courtesy of myokokogen.net / Myoko Tourist Office](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/161000/161321-Myoko.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by Photo Courtesy of myokokogen.net / Myoko Tourist Office](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/161000/161321-Myoko.jpg) ![Photo provided by Photo Courtesy of myokokogen.net / Myoko Tourist Office](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/161000/161331-Myoko.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by Photo Courtesy of myokokogen.net / Myoko Tourist Office](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/161000/161331-Myoko.jpg) ![Photo provided by Photo Courtesy of myokokogen.net / Myoko Tourist Office](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/161000/161327-Myoko.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by Photo Courtesy of myokokogen.net / Myoko Tourist Office](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/161000/161327-Myoko.jpg) ## Visit Hokuriku Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in Hokuriku ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/a06e11d3351742c29367e2b1df00d55f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Onsen If you're spending some time in Onsen, Awara Hot Spring and Fujino Genkuro Memorial Hall are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Fukui-Onsen.dx553248635976008399) ![Default Image](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/500000/500391-seisonkaku-villa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown Kanazawa While visiting Downtown Kanazawa, you might make a stop by sights like Kanazawa Castle Park and Kanazawa Castle. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kanazawa-Downtown-Kanazawa.dx939456252218863616) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/28331473ca1c4e8ae2291753ac8d4251.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Chuo Ward If you're spending some time in Chuo Ward, Toyanogata Park and Denka Big Swan Stadium are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Niigata-Chuo-Ward.dx553248635991220116) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/4ba94cf34d9e228be95d3f43ae7dea2d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Katamachi When in Katamachi, you can plan a visit to Nomura Samurai House and Nishi Chaya District, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kanazawa-Katamachi.dx553248635945573180) ![Default Image](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/499000/499474-cinemonde.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Korinbo 5/5(2 area reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kanazawa-Korinbo.dx553248635976007892) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/3200b810836b4c3cad3aa3340da567b6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) [Photo](https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=49786455) by [phosphor](https://www.panoramio.com/user/817684?with_photo_id=34675218) ([CC BY-SA](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hirooka.dx553248635976384530) - Top hotels in Hokuriku - Top Holiday Rentals in Hokuriku ![Tokyu Stay Kanazawa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38780000/38778300/38778247/909a50f1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Tokyu Stay Kanazawa 4-50 Minamicho Kanazawa Ishikawa £29 18 Jan - 19 Jan additional charges may apply Stay at this hotel in Kanazawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and in-room massages. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (667 reviews) 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 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F01%2F2026&endDate=19%2F01%2F2026&selected=38778247&PinnedHotelID=38778247&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000655776) ![SOKI KANAZAWA](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83820000/83815500/83815447/w2868h1620x11y0-d9a865e5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### SOKI KANAZAWA 2-1 Fukuromachi Kanazawa Ishikawa £44 14 Jan - 15 Jan additional charges may apply Stay at this spa hotel in Kanazawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,013 reviews) The room was clean and spacious, the staff were very friendly. We had great stay there!! Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=14%2F01%2F2026&endDate=15%2F01%2F2026&selected=83815447&PinnedHotelID=83815447&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000655776) ![Hotel Forza Kanazawa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38410000/38401000/38400998/b98170ec_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Forza Kanazawa 2-10 Yasuecho Kanazawa Ishikawa £22 28 Jan - 29 Jan additional charges may apply Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Kanazawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (817 reviews) Convenient and walkable to many attractions Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=28%2F01%2F2026&endDate=29%2F01%2F2026&selected=38400998&PinnedHotelID=38400998&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000655776) [See all 1,241 properties in Hokuriku](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=11%2F01%2F2026&endDate=12%2F01%2F2026®ionId=3000655776) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![NEON HOTEL](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55990000/55983500/55983475/0666079b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### NEON HOTEL 10-6 Kasaichimachi Kanazawa Ishikawa Stay at this aparthotel in Kanazawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Omicho Market and Kenrokuen Garden are ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (52 reviews) Friendly helpful staff. 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It is near the rail track but sound proofing is good (Although you can still hear them) Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kanazawa-Hotels-INOVA-Kanazawaekimae-Hotel-Suite.h22938381.Hotel-Information) ![Rivre Housai](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107190000/107188500/107188414/eb2dd429_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Rivre Housai 2-chome-9-18 Kanazawa Ishikawa Stay at this apartment in Kanazawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, slippers and climate control. Popular attractions Omicho Market and Kenrokuen Garden are located ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (42 reviews) Clean room and fast in replying. Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kanazawa-Hotels-Rivre-Housai.h107188414.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Hokuriku](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=3000655776&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Omicho-Market-Kanazawa.d553248621526921389.Attraction) ![Yamashiro Onsen](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/ad8539420c17939b77cf61ca15f20331.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Yamashiro Onsen You can take time to visit Yamashiro Onsen during your travels to Kaga. Discover the area's hot springs and spas. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Yamashiro-Onsen-Kaga.d553248621563235458.Attraction) ![Kenrokuen Garden](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/499000/499576-kanazawa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kenrokuen-Garden-Downtown-Kanazawa.d6102732.Attraction) ![Toki Messe](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/661555a7cf088554198fcb69bfc16c52.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Toki Messe Learn about the events happening in Toki Messe during your trip to Niigata. Wander the riverfront or discover the area's hot springs. 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