Higashiyama Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A traditional wooden street with buildings on either side, a clear sky, and people walking.
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 traditional Japanese shop with wooden architecture and a signboard.
A traditional wooden storefront with large display windows.

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

Picture 28 for Activity Kanazawa: Family-Friendly Kimono& Yukata Experience at WARGO

Kanazawa: Family-Friendly Kimono& Yukata Experience at WARGO

NZ$54
per adult
Kanazawa: Family-Friendly Kimono& Yukata Experience at WARGO
Kanazawa: Castle & Samurai History Walking Tour

Kanazawa: Castle & Samurai History Walking Tour

NZ$93
per adult
Kanazawa: Castle & Samurai History Walking Tour
Kanazawa Night Walk and Izakaya Tour with Local Guide

Kanazawa Night Walk and Izakaya Tour with Local Guide

NZ$33
per adult
Kanazawa Night Walk and Izakaya Tour with Local Guide
Shirakawago and Kanazawa from Kanazawa

Shirakawago and Kanazawa from Kanazawa

NZ$139
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Shirakawago and Kanazawa from Kanazawa
Kanazawa: Authentic Kaga Yuzen Dyeing Workshop

Kanazawa: Authentic Kaga Yuzen Dyeing Workshop

NZ$111
per adult
Kanazawa: Authentic Kaga Yuzen Dyeing Workshop
Kanazawa Machiya: Private Tea Ceremony with a Local Tea Master

Kanazawa Machiya: Private Tea Ceremony with a Local Tea Master

NZ$110
per adult
Kanazawa Machiya: Private Tea Ceremony with a Local Tea Master
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Our pick of the best Higashiyama Hotel Deals

Rashiku Kanazawa

Rashiku Kanazawa

2 out of 5
1-chome-4-7-1 Higashiyama Kanazawa Ishikawa
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$365 per night from 2 Dec to 3 Dec
NZ$365
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Stay at this hotel in Kanazawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Omicho Market and Kenrokuen Garden are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (67 reviews)
"This is a beautiful and peaceful property in a great location. We were able to walk everywhere we wanted to see the sites."

Reviewed on 8 Nov 2026

Rashiku Kanazawa
SOKI KANAZAWA

SOKI KANAZAWA

4 out of 5
2-1 Fukuromachi Kanazawa Ishikawa
The price is NZ$150 per night from 7 Dec to 8 Dec
NZ$150
7 Dec - 8 Dec
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! (1,167 reviews)
"Clean. Close to the market. Staff generally try to be helpful but some of them don’t speak good enough English. Restaurant is just ok. Lobby area is small. Worse thing is that they don’t help guests ship luggage. Pretty much every decent hotel in Japan will do this but not here. Overall, for the ..."

Reviewed on 10 Nov 2026

SOKI KANAZAWA
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kanazawa Miyabi

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kanazawa Miyabi

4 out of 5
1-3-37 Hirooka Kanazawa Ishikawa
The price is NZ$135 per night from 6 Dec to 7 Dec
NZ$135
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Stay at this hotel in Kanazawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (774 reviews)
"Staff and facilities are top quality. It would be nice if there ‘eco friendly’ policy allowed for more regular room cleaning. Otherwise, fantastic."

Reviewed on 9 Nov 2026

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kanazawa Miyabi
Hotel Forza Kanazawa

Hotel Forza Kanazawa

3 out of 5
2-10 Yasuecho Kanazawa Ishikawa
The price is NZ$84 per night from 10 Dec to 11 Dec
NZ$84
10 Dec - 11 Dec
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! (1,007 reviews)
"L’hôtel est très propre et bien situé. Le déjeuner était excellent avec beaucoup de variété."

Reviewed on 9 Nov 2026

Hotel Forza Kanazawa
THE HOTEL SANRAKU KANAZAWA

THE HOTEL SANRAKU KANAZAWA

4 out of 5
1-1-1 Owaricho Kanazawa ishikawa
The price is NZ$231 per night from 9 Dec to 10 Dec
NZ$231
9 Dec - 10 Dec
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. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (821 reviews)
"A modern hotel with large common areas and larger than usual rooms with good amenities - ideally located in easy walking distance to Kanazawa Castle & Kenroku-en Gardens & the Omicho-ichiba Markets (5 mins) with most other attractions an easy/flat 15-20 minute walk."

Reviewed on 10 Nov 2026

THE HOTEL SANRAKU KANAZAWA
Smile Hotel Kanazawa Nishiguchi Ekimae

Smile Hotel Kanazawa Nishiguchi Ekimae

3 out of 5
3-2-37 Hirooka Kanazawa Ishikawa Prefecture
The price is NZ$61 per night from 6 Dec to 7 Dec
NZ$61
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Stay at this hotel in Kanazawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Omicho Market and Kenrokuen Garden are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (276 reviews)
"Convenient location. Quiet. Good amenities."

Reviewed on 9 Nov 2026

Smile Hotel Kanazawa Nishiguchi Ekimae
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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 and Kenrokuen Garden.

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 Nishi Chaya District, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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 traditional Japanese garden with pine trees, a stone lantern, and a bamboo fence.

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 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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