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)[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 ![Kanazawa Castle Park in Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan. a famous historic site.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000655776/d6cd8778-b473-4f76-9fb5-371775e854dd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kanazawa Castle Park in Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan. a famous historic site.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000655776/d6cd8778-b473-4f76-9fb5-371775e854dd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![A semi-panoramic view of the northern part of Fukui prefecture, from the top of Mt. Murakuni in Echizen, Fukui. Taken with an iPhone 3G, 10 photos stiched together using GIMP](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6347587/e1159908-be3f-4318-9f88-88b0a67ae315.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![五智国分寺 本堂](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6056288/54d3b812-e107-4156-9f6f-fde81e1ba4e2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![常願寺川と芳見橋 - Yoshimi Bridge at Joganji River](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000750683/9a37759f-2491-4cf8-a493-f0a92825cf3a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Hokuriku Where to stay Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-uk-fr-de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Holiday Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and holiday homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_3000655776) ### Where to stay in Hokuriku ![Historical street at Higashichaya district, Kanazawa, Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/939456252218863616/5d3d51b6-d223-455a-b335-604eed3d534c.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) ![Awarayunomachi station right before sunset. #awara #Awaraonsen #awarayunomachi #Japan #onsen #Japan #sunset #Trainstation](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6140996/d5ee205c-5156-4211-b138-74eaddb1df5e.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) ![Bandai Bridge](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1818/ab75ad8c-49e3-42be-a5d4-13f8bf6c6071.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) ![Light up in Kenrokuen Garden at night in Kanazawa, Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635945573180/c10d9518-30d5-4691-9d9d-840f32b8c23a.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) ![Nagamachi Bukeyashiki 2 , Ishikawa Prefecture,Nagamachi,Japan February 2016](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976007892/d81eb4df-8a61-4a76-8a27-f430c7e9b5bb.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://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Muikamachi While Muikamachi may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Joetsu International Ski Area and Suzuki Makino Memorial Museum. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Minamiuonuma-Muikamachi.dx553248635976008631) - Top hotels in Hokuriku - Top Holiday Rentals in Hokuriku ![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 £64 1 Mar - 2 Mar 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 ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,046 reviews) Great room, super clean and very nicely designed Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%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 £25 1 Mar - 2 Mar 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! (837 reviews) Hotel Forza was an amazing stay. At check in we received a complimentary chose of drink. The room was spotless and comfortable. The location of the hotel was within walking distance of everything we wanted to do and see. We will stay at again if we ever get the opportunity to visit again! 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(702 reviews) Nice room and location Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=28%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026&selected=38778247&PinnedHotelID=38778247&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000655776) [See all 1,424 properties in Hokuriku](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=26%2F02%2F2026&endDate=27%2F02%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! (54 reviews) Friendly helpful staff. Amazing room at Neon hotel! Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kanazawa-Hotels-NEON-HOTEL-ISHITAYA.h55983475.Hotel-Information) ![INOVA Kanazawa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22940000/22938400/22938381/2519ec3c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### INOVA Kanazawa 368 Motogiku-cho Kanazawa Ishikawa Stay at this aparthotel in Kanazawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. ... [](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! (43 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. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Omicho-Market-Kanazawa.d553248621526921389.Attraction) ![スキー場のゴンドラ・ロープウェイ（Ski resort gondola lift）](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532775614/d0de0cf5-5dd5-4c7b-b38f-a37ede7cb02d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Maiko Snow Resort Hit the slopes in Minamiuonuma with a visit to Maiko Snow Resort. Make time to visit the temples and spas while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Maiko-Snow-Resort-Minamiuonuma.d553248621532775614.Attraction) ![Naeba - Kagura Ski Resort; Shutterstock ID 662248405; purchase_order: SF 06557000; job: ; client: ; other:](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532775577/a243e714-b202-48ae-9848-01ac33544a6e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kagura Ski Resort Hit the slopes in Yuzawa with a visit to Kagura Ski Resort. Discover the area's hot springs and mountain views. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Kenrokuen-Garden-Downtown-Kanazawa.d6102732.Attraction) ## Cities near Hokuriku ![Adobe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1818/13c61797-ebd4-4821-bec2-ca5ef1bbbeb7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Niigata ![那谷寺9](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1862/247cdd2c-b1de-42f9-b6bc-123fbbb698d1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0) by [baggio4ever](https://www.panoramio.com/user/4731037?with_photo_id=43715038) ([Creative Commons Attribution 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0)) ### Komatsu ![Nagamachi Samurai District which includes a sunset and night scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635962289150/08f4f675-6d98-4bcc-bada-9578d0499bda.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Kanazawa ![Hakuba town nestled between the snow covered mountain ranges. 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