Showamachi Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Showamachi
Popular places to visit
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 walkable area, find time to visit its shops.
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.
Honda Koen Park
After visiting Honda Koen Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kanazawa. 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.
Kanazawa Yasue Gold Leaf Museum
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.
Activities
Kanazawa: Family-Friendly Kimono& Yukata Experience at WARGO
![Departing from Takayama [Regular sightseeing bus] World Heritage Sites Shirakawago and Gokayama Ainokura](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46197483/c5578597-a7c4-4ad0-af60-20af1cdb2b25.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Departing from Takayama [Regular sightseeing bus] World Heritage Sites Shirakawago and Gokayama Ainokura
Nostalgic Shirakawa-go & Kanazawa 1-Day Tour
Exclusive Kanazawa Craft Bonsai Experience with Black Tile Pot
Our pick of the best Showamachi Hotel Deals
ANA Crowne Plaza Kanazawa by IHG
"Fantastic location, helpful staff, pleasant room."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Hotel Route Inn Kanazawa Ekimae
"Location , breakfast, service , profesional staff exelent"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Toyoko Inn Kanazawa Station Higashi
"The person who helped me check in was amazing. Hope to see her again when I’m back in Kanazawa."
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
SOKI KANAZAWA
"The hotel is in a great location, just across the market, near to every major sight to be visited and near to lots of shopping. The breakfast needs to be reserved and therefore is not convenient unless you do it way in advance."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Hotel Forza Kanazawa
"Hotel was in a quiet location. Walkable distance from the station. Beds were very comfortable and the bathroom was a great size! The washing machines on level 2 were very helpful."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Hotel INTERGATE KANAZAWA
"La taille de la chambre était excellente."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Showamachi
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.
Samegai-cho
While Samegai-cho may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Ishikawa Ongakudo and Omicho Market.
Hosai
Hosai might not have many top sights, but Ishikawa Ongakudo and Omicho Market are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Nagata Machi
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Nagata Machi and surrounding area, you can visit Ishikawa Ongakudo and Omicho Market.
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.
Nagata
While there might not be top attractions in Nagata, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Ishikawa Ongakudo and Omicho Market.
