Gokayama Travel Guide

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Gokayama Ryokan Yoshinoya

Gokayama Ryokan Yoshinoya

2 out of 5
366 KAIMUKURA Nanto Toyama
The price is NZ$181 per night from 14 May to 15 May
NZ$181
14 May - 15 May
Stay at this ski ryokan in Nanto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Murakami Family Residence and Ainokura Folklore ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (42 reviews)
An enjoyable experience. The staff was more than kind. A must try for foreigners visiting Japan.

Reviewed on 9 May 2026

Gokayama Ryokan Yoshinoya
SOKI KANAZAWA

SOKI KANAZAWA

4 out of 5
2-1 Fukuromachi Kanazawa Ishikawa
The price is NZ$118 per night from 10 June to 11 June
NZ$118
10 June - 11 June
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! (1,093 reviews)
Clean room beautiful aesthetics and very comfortable stay for the price. No complaints!

Reviewed on 13 May 2026

SOKI KANAZAWA
Hotel Forza Kanazawa

Hotel Forza Kanazawa

3 out of 5
2-10 Yasuecho Kanazawa Ishikawa
The price is NZ$68 per night from 1 June to 2 June
NZ$68
1 June - 2 June
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! (923 reviews)
Clean

Reviewed on 13 May 2026

Hotel Forza Kanazawa
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Rivre Housai

Rivre Housai

4 out of 5
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (52 reviews)
The room did not reflect the picture shown. it was significantly smaller. The chairs in the picture fold out to be the beds. We were very disappointed and left after one night as we arrived late and there was no other option.

Reviewed on 8 May 2026

Rivre Housai
NEON HOTEL

NEON HOTEL

3 out of 5
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! (60 reviews)
Neon Hotel was delightful! Very clean and comfortable and conveniently located near the Kanazawa Station.

Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026

NEON HOTEL
Tokikaze Machiya House

Tokikaze Machiya House

3.5 out of 5
4-17-14 Kanazawa Ishikawa
Stay at this holiday home in Kanazawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and in-room deep-soaking baths. Popular attractions Omicho Market and Kenrokuen Garden ...
10/10 Exceptional! (13 reviews)
Amazing... clean

Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026

Tokikaze Machiya House
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Popular places to visit

Cottage at Gassho-zukuri Village/Shirakawago

Ainokura Gassho-zukuri Village

4.5/5(13 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Ainokura when you spend time at Ainokura Gassho-zukuri Village. Discover the area's hot springs and spas.

Ainokura Gassho-zukuri Village
Suganuma Gassho-zukuri Village

Suganuma Gassho-zukuri Village

You can learn about the history of Gokayama with a visit to Suganuma Gassho-zukuri Village. Discover the area's hot springs and waterfalls.

Suganuma Gassho-zukuri Village
Murakami Family Residence

Murakami Family Residence

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Murakami Family Residence during your trip to Kaminashi. Amble around the area's forests or visit its spas.

Murakami Family Residence
Gokayama Folklore Museum

Gokayama Folklore Museum

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Gokayama Folklore Museum during your travels in Gokayama. Wander the forests or discover the area's hot springs.

Gokayama Folklore Museum
Ainokura Folklore Museum

Ainokura Folklore Museum

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Ainokura Folklore Museum during your travels in Ainokura. Discover the area's hot springs and spas.

Ainokura Folklore Museum
Kotokuji Temple

Kotokuji Temple

After visiting Kotokuji Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nanto. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Kotokuji Temple

Activities

Kanazawa:Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO

Kanazawa: Family-Friendly Kimono& Yukata Experience at WARGO

NZ$52
per adult
Kanazawa: Family-Friendly Kimono& Yukata Experience at WARGO
From Nagoya: Hida Takayama & World Heritage Shirakawa-go Day Tour

From Nagoya: Hida Takayama & Shirakawa-go 1-Day Bus Tour w/ Optional Meal

NZ$137
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
From Nagoya: Hida Takayama & Shirakawa-go 1-Day Bus Tour w/ Optional Meal
Making the only original chopsticks in the world

Japanese Chopsticks Making in Toyama with Guide

NZ$23
per adult
Japanese Chopsticks Making in Toyama with Guide
Shirakawago and Kanazawa from Osaka

Shirakawago and Kanazawa from Osaka

NZ$151
per adult
Shirakawago and Kanazawa from Osaka
Shirakawago & Kanazawa from Tokyo

Shirakawago and Kanazawa from Tokyo

NZ$151
per adult
Shirakawago and Kanazawa from Tokyo
Exclusive Kanazawa Craft Bonsai Experience with Black Tile Pot

Exclusive Kanazawa Craft Bonsai Experience with Black Tile Pot

NZ$150
per adult
Exclusive Kanazawa Craft Bonsai Experience with Black Tile Pot
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