Higashiyama Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A traditional building with wooden beams and a tiled roof, surrounded by lush greenery and vibrant pink flowers.
A traditional Japanese street with wooden buildings, a tree-lined walkway, and people walking.
A traditional Japanese building with a tiled roof, stone lanterns, and wooden fences.
A jewelry display with necklaces, earrings, and a wooden jewelry box.
A traditional Japanese shop with wooden architecture and a signboard.

Stay near popular Higashiyama attractions

Kanazawa Yasue Gold Leaf Museum

7.6/10 (181 reviews)
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.
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Activities

Kanazawa: Family-Friendly Kimono& Yukata Experience at WARGO

Kanazawa: Family-Friendly Kimono& Yukata Experience at WARGO

NZ$51
per adult
Kanazawa: Family-Friendly Kimono& Yukata Experience at WARGO
Kanazawa Night Walk and Izakaya Tour with Local Guide

Kanazawa Night Walk and Izakaya Tour with Local Guide

NZ$42
per adult
Kanazawa Night Walk and Izakaya Tour with Local Guide
Kanazawa Machiya: Private Tea Ceremony with a Local Tea Master

Kanazawa Machiya: Private Tea Ceremony with a Local Tea Master

NZ$105
per adult
Kanazawa Machiya: Private Tea Ceremony with a Local Tea Master
Shirakawago and Kanazawa from Osaka

Shirakawago and Kanazawa from Osaka

NZ$154
per adult
Shirakawago and Kanazawa from Osaka
Kanazawa Castle and Samurai History Walking Tour

Kanazawa: Castle & Samurai History Walking Tour

NZ$106
per adult
Kanazawa: Castle & Samurai History Walking Tour
Shirakawago and Kanazawa from Tokyo

Shirakawago and Kanazawa from Tokyo

NZ$154
per adult
Shirakawago and Kanazawa from Tokyo
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Our pick of the best Higashiyama Hotel Deals

Hotel Forza Kanazawa

Hotel Forza Kanazawa

3 out of 5
2-10 Yasuecho Kanazawa Ishikawa
The price is NZ$69 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$69
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Kanazawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (998 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026

Hotel Forza Kanazawa
SOKI KANAZAWA

SOKI KANAZAWA

4 out of 5
2-1 Fukuromachi Kanazawa Ishikawa
The price is NZ$120 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$120
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Stay at this spa hotel in Kanazawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,115 reviews)
"A truly fantastic stay. Helpful staff were friendly and welcoming and spoke excellent English. Booked us a cab on departure day and happy to hold on to luggage. The onsen was a very nice extra for us. Well located next to the markets for plenty of tasty fresh sea food and short walks to many of the ..."

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026

SOKI KANAZAWA
Tokyu Stay Kanazawa

Tokyu Stay Kanazawa

4 out of 5
4-50 Minamicho Kanazawa Ishikawa
The price is NZ$80 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
NZ$80
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Stay at this hotel in Kanazawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and in-room massages. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (882 reviews)
"Loved the idea of how they have washer/dryer in room. Although ours was broken the staff was kind enough to let us use one in an un occupied room. Great hotel overall."

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026

Tokyu Stay Kanazawa
Hyatt Centric Kanazawa

Hyatt Centric Kanazawa

4 out of 5
1-5-2 Hirooka Kanazawa Ishikawa
The price is NZ$211 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$211
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Stay at this hotel in Kanazawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (883 reviews)
"Hotel well situated. Room a little dated but otherwise ok. One of the better breakfasts we have had in Japan."

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026

Hyatt Centric Kanazawa
THE HOTEL SANRAKU KANAZAWA

THE HOTEL SANRAKU KANAZAWA

4 out of 5
1-1-1 Owaricho Kanazawa ishikawa
The price is NZ$206 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$206
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Stay at this hotel in Kanazawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
THE HOTEL SANRAKU KANAZAWA
Hotel INTERGATE KANAZAWA

Hotel INTERGATE KANAZAWA

3.5 out of 5
2-5 Takaokamachi Kanazawa Ishikawa
The price is NZ$70 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$70
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Stay at this hotel in Kanazawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
Hotel INTERGATE KANAZAWA
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Our guide on where to stay in Higashiyama

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A narrow street flanked by traditional wooden buildings with tiled roofs.

Downtown Kanazawa

While visiting Downtown Kanazawa, you might make a stop by sights like Kanazawa Castle Park and Kanazawa Castle.

A night view of a park with illuminated structures resembling trees and a gravel path.

Katamachi

When in Katamachi, you can plan a visit to Nomura Samurai House and 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Japan, Ishikawa Prefecture, Kanazawa City, Kenrokuen Garden, garden, snow, winter

Honmachi

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Honmachi and surrounding area, you can visit Ishikawa Ongakudo and Omicho Market.

A narrow snow-covered alley flanked by traditional buildings with straw-roofed structures.

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.

A large red metal structure with a geometric design, possibly a modern architectural landmark.

Hirooka

Though Hirooka may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Ishikawa Ongakudo and Omicho Market.

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