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 walkable area, find time to visit its shops.
Kanazawa Yasue Gold Leaf Museum
You can study the exhibits at Kanazawa Yasue Gold Leaf Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Kanazawa. 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.
Activities
Kanazawa:Kimono Experience for Kids & Families at WARGO
Kanazawa: Selfie Photo Experience with Rental Kimono - Color
Kanazawa Tour: Gold Leaf, Japanese Sweets & Ninja Stars
Taste of Kanazawa (Food tasting in Omicho Market & Higashi Chaya)
Our pick of the best Hirooka Hotel Deals
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kanazawa Miyabi
The place was very clean and the staff very cordial. The hotel was in a quiet area behind the train station.
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Hotel Mystays Premier Kanazawa
This hotel was very conveniently located near the train station and met our needs very well.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Hyatt House Kanazawa
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Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Hyatt Centric Kanazawa
Clean, new, at the station. Convenient for taxis, loop bus, train
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
APA Hotel Kanazawa Ekimae
Staff was very helpful in assisting us with sending our luggages to our next hotel. Plus their buffet was excellent...comparable to a five-star restaurant!
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kanazawa-eki Nishiguchi
Was an excellent stay that was inba great location
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Hirooka
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.
Downtown Kanazawa
While visiting Downtown Kanazawa, you might make a stop by sights like Kanazawa Castle Park and Kanazawa Castle.
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.
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.
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 Ochaya Shima.
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 Kaikarō.
