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: Nighttime Izakaya Tour with Local Guide
Nostalgic Shirakawa-go & Kanazawa 1-Day Tour
Kanazawa Machiya: Private Tea Ceremony with a Local Tea Master
Our pick of the best Downtown Kanazawa Hotel Deals
SOKI KANAZAWA
I wish I had eaten breakfast or dinner here - it looks like it would be great -- but be aware when traveling Japan that you often need to reserve ahead of time. We did not reserve, and when we checked in, everything was booked. Loved our room, the lobby, did not use the onsen but they looked very ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Hotel Forza Kanazawa
Great room size and view. Friendly staff and great location. Good coffee machine.
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Tokyu Stay Kanazawa
We were lucky enough to have the private hot tub, and it had a view of the city, which was lovely. The staff spoke English. The grounds were very clean. The room was clean. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and it was close enough to everything.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Hotel INTERGATE KANAZAWA
Although the Hotel Intergate Kanazawa is in a busy part of town, the hotel itself is located in a quiet alley off the main drag. We found check in to be somewhat rushed and impersonal, as we were ushered immediately to a kiosk where it was required we check in electronically. Staff here seemed harried ...
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Mitsui Garden Hotel Kanazawa
Clean, staff are excellent, breakfast is okay.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
THE HOTEL SANRAKU KANAZAWA
Second stay at this property. Spacious and elegant rooms, great amenities, and centrally located. Less than 20 minute walk to Kanazawa Station (or take the hotel shuttle), 5 minutes to Kanazawa Castle, 2 minutes to Omicho market. Staff is very helpful as well. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Kanazawa
Korinbo
Korinbo might not have many top sights, but Shiinoki Cultural Complex 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, Nomura Samurai House and Ashigaru Shiryokan Museum 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 Tokuda Shusei Kinenkan Museum.
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.
