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:Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO
Kanazawa Tour: Gold Leaf, Japanese Sweets & Ninja Stars
Kanazawa: Selfie Photo Experience with Rental Kimono - Color
Taste of Kanazawa (Food tasting in Omicho Market & Higashi Chaya)
Kanazawa Like a Local: Customized Private Tour
Our pick of the best Hirooka Hotel Deals
Hyatt Centric Kanazawa
Excellent
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Smile Hotel Kanazawa Nishiguchi Ekimae
We had a wonderful time at Smile Hotel Kanazawa, the room was incredibly spacious and very close to the station.
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Hyatt House Kanazawa
LOVED this hotel. Great breakfast, happy hours with sake tastings, and the spacious rooms were excellent. The staff was so kind, friendly, and helpful.
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kanazawa Miyabi
Excellent hotel.
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Hotel Mystays Premier Kanazawa
On the other side of Kanazawa Station, if provides a much quieter vibe but also being very close to the station. Because of its proximity to the station you have access to all you really need.
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Hotel Vista Kanazawa
Nnnn
Reviewed on 22 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.
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
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.
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-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.
