Downtown Kanazawa 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 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 culturally rich 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: Family-Friendly Kimono& Yukata Experience at WARGO
Kanazawa: Nighttime Izakaya Tour with Local Guide
Kanazawa: Samurai, Matcha, Gardens and Geisha Full-Day Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Kanazawa
SOKI KANAZAWA
Efficient room design. Nice onsen. Amazing breakfast. Excellent location. Helpful and friendly staff.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Hotel Forza Kanazawa
Great location, comfortable and quiet rooms
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Tokyu Stay Kanazawa
The hotel was excellent! Great location and helpful staff. It was a plus to have a washer/dryer in our rooms. Breakfast could have been a little fresher. It was nice to have a coffee machine in the lobby all hours.
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Hotel INTERGATE KANAZAWA
Spacious room, clean, lovely view. Hotel could do with adding in more laundry machines, however. Lots of competition over those 2 machines.
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
THE HOTEL SANRAKU KANAZAWA
It’s v neat omicho market though the 7 Eleven was a walk away. Rooms weren’t as large as I thought but it’s a charming hotel.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Mitsui Garden Hotel Kanazawa
Property was clean, comfortable, and well located. The staff friendly and welcoming. My only confusion was the on-site restaurant at dinner. While it was great for breakfast, it never seemed to be available for dinner--no matter how early you tried to go.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
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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.
