Downtown Kanazawa Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Kanazawa
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.
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.
Kanazawa Castle Park
Explore the great outdoors at Kanazawa Castle Park, a lovely green space in Kanazawa.
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 Downtown Kanazawa Hotel Deals
Tokyu Stay Kanazawa
Spacious and pleasant room, the pillows were not the best but overall a good place to stay.
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
SOKI KANAZAWA
Clean place with kind staff
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Hotel Forza Kanazawa
Great location, walking distance to the train station and the rest of the city. Market is around the corner so great for fresh fish. Everything really clean and amazing breakfast. Coffee machine at reception and you can get a complimentary drink (alcoholic or not) when you check in.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Hotel INTERGATE KANAZAWA
Service and the room were impeccable though on the small side. Staff most courteous, especially Mr. Nawata who went out of his way to be helpful. Great also that they offer cocktails from 5 to 7 on the house. I highly recommend this hotel.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Mitsui Garden Hotel Kanazawa
Lovely spacious room with a large bath, quiet and central location. The 13th floor onsen is stunning. A great stay, we will happily return.
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Onyado Nono Kanazawa Natural Hot Spring
Great experience overall room was great size and onsen was awesome
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Kanazawa
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.
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.
Katamachi
When in Katamachi, you can plan a visit to Nomura Samurai House and Museum of Architecture, Kanazawa, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
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.
