Hirooka Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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 culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Honda Koen Park
After visiting Honda Koen Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kanazawa. 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.
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)
Our pick of the best Hirooka Hotel Deals
Hyatt Centric Kanazawa
Excellent
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kanazawa Miyabi
Convenient location, good size room, spotless and clean, great amenities and super friendly staff
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Hyatt House Kanazawa
Great location, easy access to the train station with lots of eateries and shops nearby. Rooms were comfortable and staff were helpful and friendly.
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kanazawa-eki Nishiguchi
Location very close to the station, good size room with outstanding bathroom. Looks like everything is new. Breakfast is in the Italian Restaurant on ground floor so amongst a good Japanese offering you could also have pizza.
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Smile Hotel Kanazawa Nishiguchi Ekimae
Clean room, nice staff, & ample amenities
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
APA Hotel Kanazawa Ekimae
This location has QR code sign up for storing luggage, makes hands free travel easy. Hotel also has onsen and is conveniently right next to train station. Excellent choice, I stay here each time I visit Kanazawa.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
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 Ochaya Shima or Higashi Chaya District.
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.
