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 culturally rich 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.
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 Private Tour Castle Kenroku garden and Geisha district
Kanazawa: Selfie Photo Experience with Rental Kimono - Color
Kanazawa: Samurai, Matcha, Gardens and Geisha Full-Day Tour
Our pick of the best Downtown Kanazawa Hotel Deals
SOKI KANAZAWA
Onsen was very relaxing
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Hotel Forza Kanazawa
Room was spacious for Tokyo, and great quality for the price. Staff was helpful and spoke fluent English.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Hotel INTERGATE KANAZAWA
Great hotel in central Kanazawa, I was able to walk to everything I wanted to see, including Omicho Market where I had lunch every day! Highly recommend!
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Tokyu Stay Kanazawa
The property was clean and perfectly located within walking distance to all the major sites of interest. Breakfast buffet was good and the staff were polite and helpful. Would stay there again
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
THE HOTEL SANRAKU KANAZAWA
Excellent location, super friendly and helpful staff, great bar and restaurants. Would highly recommend!
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Onyado Nono Kanazawa Natural Hot Spring
Great location, walking distance from Kanazawa Station. Wonderful Onsen and amenities ! Would come back!
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Kanazawa
Korinbo
Korinbo might not have many top sights, but Shinise Memorial Hall and Nomura Samurai House 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 Nishi Chaya District, 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.
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
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.
