10 TOP Things to Do in Ishikawa Prefecture October 2026

A serene Japanese garden with a pond, a stone lantern, and traditional wooden structures.

A traditional Japanese garden with a stone lantern, vibrant pink flowers, and a wooden house by the water.

A traditional wooden street with lanterns and a mountain in the background.

A traditional Japanese castle with stone walls and a moat, surrounded by cherry blossoms.

A traditional wooden street with tiled pavement, wooden buildings, and a clear sky.

Things to do

Kanazawa: Family-Friendly Kimono& Yukata Experience at WARGO

£23

per adult

Shirakawago and Kanazawa from Tokyo

£66

per adult

Shirakawago and Kanazawa from Osaka

£67

per adult

Kanazawa Night Walking Tour Samurai and Geisha Districts

Kanazawa Night Walking Tour: Samurai & Geisha Districts

£29

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

Shirakawago and Kanazawa from Kanazawa

£59

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

[SAMURAI & GEISHA] Kanazawa Guided Walking Tour + Photo Shooting

£30

per adult

Kanazawa Castle and Samurai History Walking Tour

Kanazawa: Castle & Samurai History Walking Tour

£40

per adult

Kanazawa: Nighttime Izakaya Tour with Local Guide

£14

per adult

Kanazawa Night Walk and Izakaya Tour with Local Guide

£19

per adult

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A bustling indoor market with various stalls selling seafood and other goods.

Omicho Market

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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.

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Where to stay in Ishikawa Prefecture

Find the best Ishikawa Prefecture areas for the activities you enjoy most.

A narrow street flanked by traditional wooden buildings with tiled roofs.

Downtown Kanazawa

While visiting Downtown Kanazawa, you might make a stop by sights like Kanazawa Castle and Kenrokuen Garden.

A night view of a park with illuminated structures resembling trees and a gravel path.

Katamachi

When in Katamachi, you can plan a visit to Nomura Samurai House and Nishi Chaya District, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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A narrow snow-covered alley flanked by traditional buildings with straw-roofed structures.

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.

A traditional Japanese garden with pine trees, a stone lantern, and a bamboo fence.

Honmachi

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Honmachi and surrounding area, you can visit Ishikawa Ongakudo and Omicho Market.

A large red metal structure with a geometric design, possibly a modern architectural landmark.

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.

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