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 Castle and Samurai History Walking Tour

Kanazawa: Castle & Samurai History Walking Tour

NZ$105
per adult
Kanazawa: Castle & Samurai History Walking Tour
Shirakawago and Kanazawa from Kanazawa

Shirakawago and Kanazawa from Kanazawa

NZ$132
per adult
Shirakawago and Kanazawa from Kanazawa
[By Photographer] SAMURAI & GEISHA: Kanazawa Walking Tour

[Photo Service Included] SAMURAI & GEISHA: Kanazawa Walking Tour

NZ$84
per adult
[Photo Service Included] SAMURAI & GEISHA: Kanazawa Walking Tour
Shirakawago and Kanazawa from Osaka

Shirakawago and Kanazawa from Osaka

NZ$149
per adult
Shirakawago and Kanazawa from Osaka
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Our pick of the best Higashiyama Hotel Deals

Hyakurakusou Annex Higashi Chyaya

Hyakurakusou Annex Higashi Chyaya

2.5 out of 5
1-24-4 Kanazawa Ishikawa
The price is NZ$399 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
NZ$399
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Stay at this ryokan in Kanazawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and housekeeping. Popular attractions Kenrokuen Garden and Omicho Market are located nearby.
Hyakurakusou Annex Higashi Chyaya
SOKI KANAZAWA

SOKI KANAZAWA

4 out of 5
2-1 Fukuromachi Kanazawa Ishikawa
The price is NZ$145 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
NZ$145
29 Sept - 30 Sept
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! (1,111 reviews)
"Enjoyable stay in a good location. Breakfast at the hotel was presented beautifully, it is a full Japanese style breakfast though, oysters are a bit hard to have first thing in the morning but there servings are generous and there's always variety."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2026

SOKI KANAZAWA
Tokyu Stay Kanazawa

Tokyu Stay Kanazawa

4 out of 5
4-50 Minamicho Kanazawa Ishikawa
The price is NZ$114 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
NZ$114
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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! (925 reviews)
"Superbe emplacement, facile d’accès avec le Green Loop . Station numéro 2 directement en face de l’hôtel. L’info tourisme a un coin de rue. Beaucoup de restaurants à proximité. J’y retournerai volontiers."

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2026

Tokyu Stay Kanazawa
Hotel Forza Kanazawa

Hotel Forza Kanazawa

3 out of 5
2-10 Yasuecho Kanazawa Ishikawa
The price is NZ$99 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
NZ$99
30 Sept - 1 Oct
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 ...
Hotel Forza 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$131 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
NZ$131
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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! (729 reviews)
"Property is conveniently located, just a block from the train station. Rooms were adequate in size, but the beds were uncomfortable and offered only a single pillow. The breakfast was merely marginal; of all the properties we stayed in Japan, this had the least amenities and bang for your buck."

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kanazawa Miyabi
THE HOTEL SANRAKU KANAZAWA

THE HOTEL SANRAKU KANAZAWA

4 out of 5
1-1-1 Owaricho Kanazawa ishikawa
The price is NZ$300 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
NZ$300
29 Sept - 30 Sept
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
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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 Kanazawa Noh Museum 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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