Title: Downtown Kanazawa Travel Guide: Best of Downtown Kanazawa, Kanazawa Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Downtown Kanazawa](https://expedia.co.uk/Downtown-Kanazawa-Hotels.d939456252218863616.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Kanazawa](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Kanazawa.d9299.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Kanazawa](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Kanazawa.d9299.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Downtown Kanazawa Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Downtown-Kanazawa.d939456252218863616.Car-Hire-Guide)[Downtown Kanazawa Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Downtown-Kanazawa.d939456252218863616.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Downtown Kanazawa Travel Guide ## Kanazawa ![Historical street at Higashichaya district, Kanazawa, Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/939456252218863616/5d3d51b6-d223-455a-b335-604eed3d534c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Historical street at Higashichaya district, Kanazawa, Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/939456252218863616/5d3d51b6-d223-455a-b335-604eed3d534c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![#Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9299/1b4b11a2-d25d-416a-973f-36cdb08863d2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Beautiful, serene garden across from the Kanazawa castle. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9299/af94968e-4f98-4b23-b016-e73c69db0314.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![View while walking in Kanazawa castle, Japan. Lots of big black birds here intimidating us. The park is so beautiful and lush, especially in the light rain #japan #castle #architecture ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9299/dfedc911-236e-48b0-8986-36620db806f7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Downtown Kanazawa Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Kanazawa travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Kanazawa.dx9299) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Omicho Market which includes street scenes and night scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526921389/81f37353-f0aa-49b6-9da7-4f42952dfa55.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Omicho-Market-Kanazawa.d553248621526921389.Attraction) ![Kanazawa showing a lake or waterhole and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6102732/ed38199c-0766-45c7-95e3-1b89bee44d8f.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) ![Kanazawa Castle which includes heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6102730/492cc5aa-66db-4188-aa9a-2b766d50aefa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kanazawa-Castle-Kanazawa.d6102730.Attraction) ![21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art featuring outdoor art](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6102720/660f83e9-f3e2-4311-8bec-da684e1b9459.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/21st-Century-Museum-Of-Contemporary-Art-Downtown-Kanazawa.d6102720.Attraction) ![Oyama Shrine](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6102736/8453fd80-0d00-4075-88bd-9a58caf53850.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Oyama-Shrine-Kanazawa.d6102736.Attraction) ![Main exit after the tour of the building. Get down low.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9299/c435b033-4774-4314-9262-3367bcc7f7e0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kanazawa Castle Park Explore the great outdoors at Kanazawa Castle Park, a lovely green space in Kanazawa. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kanazawa-Castle-Park-Kanazawa.d811710885781278720.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Kanazawa:Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47840140/c4dc1a8a-acfb-4680-8d9f-4cba95e09dae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kanazawa:Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO £23 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kanazawafamily-friendly-kimono-yukata-experience-at-wargo.a47840140.activity-details) ![Kanazawa kimono walking plan](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2982654/e477b6d2-7d58-4644-aa56-edfaf2e27b16.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kanazawa kimono walking plan £40 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kanazawa-kimono-walking-plan.a2982654.activity-details) ![Kanazawa: Samurai, Matcha, Gardens and Geisha Full-Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48267757/aefcc664-0db1-4900-b1b0-4b193495f453.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kanazawa: Samurai, Matcha, Gardens and Geisha Full-Day Tour £104 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kanazawa-samurai.a48267757.activity-details) ![Kanazawa: Selfie Photo Experience with Rental Kimono - Moon](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47902054/2ee28d1f-6838-443f-838e-1ca64da87640.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kanazawa: Selfie Photo Experience with Rental Kimono - Moon £16 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kanazawa-selfie-photo-experience-with-rental-kimono-moon.a47902054.activity-details) ![Kanazawa Tour: Gold Leaf, Japanese Sweets & Ninja Stars](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47708638/bc6c6f0f-b539-4c24-a6b7-7f6fa59b92c7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kanazawa Tour: Gold Leaf, Japanese Sweets & Ninja Stars £115 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kanazawa-tour-gold-leaf.a47708638.activity-details) ![Kanazawa: Selfie Photo Experience with Rental Kimono - Color](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48192385/d457d51c-3e23-4a24-b6ac-e0bfb4220335.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kanazawa: Selfie Photo Experience with Rental Kimono - Color £19 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kanazawa-selfie-photo-experience-with-rental-kimono-color.a48192385.activity-details) [See all activities in Kanazawa](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Kanazawa.d9299.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Downtown Kanazawa ![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 £72 19 Feb - 20 Feb 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! (1,025 reviews) Staff were super friendly, the public bath was always clean and empty between 5am-6am, the room was cozy and cute. The breakfast was great, I really liked the salted fish I got on my second day, the staff there were friendly too. Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F02%2F2026&endDate=20%2F02%2F2026&selected=83815447&PinnedHotelID=83815447&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=939456252218863616) ![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 3 Mar - 4 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! (829 reviews) Great location close to Omicho market. Room was clean and spacious, beds comfortable, Japanese bed robes, fancy toilet, separate shower, good hot water pressure. Hallways were strangely quite dark. We were offered a welcome drink which was appreciated. There is also a free coffee machine in the lobby. ... Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F03%2F2026&endDate=04%2F03%2F2026&selected=38400998&PinnedHotelID=38400998&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=939456252218863616) ![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 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! (689 reviews) Room was clean and spacious. Very nice bathroom and the room was quiet and comfortable. Having the washing machine and small kitchen facilities was a great idea. Easy walking distance to major interest points. Breakfast was fine. The staff professional and friendly and went out of their way to asst ... Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=38778247&PinnedHotelID=38778247&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=939456252218863616) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=38778247&PinnedHotelID=38778247&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=939456252218863616) ![Hotel INTERGATE KANAZAWA](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30620000/30612100/30612052/6a575d9f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel INTERGATE KANAZAWA 2-5 Takaokamachi Kanazawa Ishikawa £25 5 Mar - 6 Mar additional charges may apply Stay at this hotel in Kanazawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (925 reviews) We loved our queen room with a view from a middle floor. The staff were so friendly and accomodating. The amenities were wonderful and it is such a beautiful hotel, the location is also amazing! Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F03%2F2026&endDate=06%2F03%2F2026&selected=30612052&PinnedHotelID=30612052&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=939456252218863616) ![Mitsui Garden Hotel Kanazawa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29070000/29061700/29061638/5ab6f8f3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Mitsui Garden Hotel Kanazawa 1-22 Kamitsutsumi-cho Kanazawa Ishikawa £67 19 Feb - 20 Feb additional charges may apply Stay at this hotel in Kanazawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews) Great size room and staff very helpful Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F02%2F2026&endDate=20%2F02%2F2026&selected=29061638&PinnedHotelID=29061638&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=939456252218863616) ![THE HOTEL SANRAKU KANAZAWA](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84060000/84054300/84054207/83d98467_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### THE HOTEL SANRAKU KANAZAWA 1-1-1 Owaricho Kanazawa ishikawa £77 8 Mar - 9 Mar additional charges may apply Stay at this hotel in Kanazawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (573 reviews) This hotel was amazing, and in such an excellent location for many of the key tourist spots in Kanazawa. Will definitely be back! Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F03%2F2026&endDate=09%2F03%2F2026&selected=84054207&PinnedHotelID=84054207&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=939456252218863616) [See all 488 properties in Downtown Kanazawa](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026®ionId=939456252218863616) 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. ## Check Downtown Kanazawa hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=939456252218863616&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09)[8 Feb - 9 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=939456252218863616&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=939456252218863616&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10)[9 Feb - 10 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=939456252218863616&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=939456252218863616&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=939456252218863616&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Kanazawa ![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) ![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=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kanazawa-Nagamachi-Samurai-District.dx553248635962289150) ![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) ![Higashiyama Higashi Chaya District showing street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635933026324/39284e04-300b-4dda-8b10-4c36e66149a2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Higashiyama-Higashi You'll enjoy the museums and shopping in Higashiyama-Higashi. You might want to make time for a stop at Ochaya Shima or Higashi Chaya District. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kanazawa-Higashiyama-Higashi-Chaya-District.dx553248635933026324) ![Higashiyama Higashi Chaya District in Kanazawa Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6345736/3bfe90b4-72d0-4c7a-be29-c8c06cc7114a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Higashi Chaya District You'll enjoy the museums and shopping in Higashi Chaya District. You might want to make time for a stop at Ochaya Shima or Higashi Chaya District. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Higashi-Chaya-District.dx6345736) ![Kanazawa is filled with flowers in the spring!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9299/84e66e6e-af57-445b-b1e2-ee7cb461030d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Higashiyama 5/5(1 area review) 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. 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