What to do in Kanazawa

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Kanazawa

Places to Visit in Kanazawa

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Most fun & popular experiences in Kanazawa

Food, drink & nightlife

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Kanazawa with a Foodie - Full Day (Private Tour)

Kanazawa with a Foodie - Full Day (Private Tour)

Activity duration is 7 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$496 per adult*
Kanazawa with a Foodie - Full Day (Private Tour)

Tours & day trips

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Shirakawago Tour: English Speaking Driver Only(Kanazawa DEP.)

Shirakawago Tour: English Speaking Driver Only(Kanazawa DEP.)

Activity duration is 6 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$925 per traveller*
Shirakawago Tour: English Speaking Driver Only(Kanazawa DEP.)

Classes & workshops

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Private Japanese Cooking Classes in Kanazawa

Private Japanese Cooking Classes in Kanazawa

Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$242 per adult*
Private Japanese Cooking Classes in Kanazawa

Recommended things to do in Kanazawa

Number of things to do
70
Things to do from
NZ$8
Cheapest thing to do
Kanazawa self-guided tour app with multi-language audioguide
Top 5 things to do
Half-day tours
With kids

Discover the most popular places to visit in Kanazawa

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Kenrokuen Garden

5/5(39 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Kenrokuen Garden, a lovely green space in Kanazawa. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.

Kenrokuen Garden
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Omicho Market

4/5(33 reviews)

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.

Omicho Market
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21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art

4.5/5(16 reviews)

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.

21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art
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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.

Kanazawa Yasue Gold Leaf Museum
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Kanazawa Castle

4.5/5(39 reviews)

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.

Kanazawa Castle
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Oyama Shrine

4.5/5(3 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Kanazawa when you stop by Oyama Shrine. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.

Oyama Shrine
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Kanazawa Umimirai Library

5/5(1 review)

Kanazawa Umimirai Library is just one of the places to see in Kanazawa, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.

Kanazawa Umimirai Library
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Honda Museum

You can browse the exhibits at Honda Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Kanazawa. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.

Honda Museum
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Kanazawa Castle Park

Explore the great outdoors at Kanazawa Castle Park, a lovely green space in Kanazawa. Discover the seafood restaurants and museums in this walkable area.

Kanazawa Castle Park

Explore areas of Kanazawa

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Korinbo

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

Korinbo might not have many top sights, but Nomura Samurai House and Oyama Shrine are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Korinbo
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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.

Higashiyama
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Nagamachi Samurai District

If you're spending some time in Nagamachi Samurai District, Ashigaru Shiryokan Museum and Nomura Samurai House are top sights worth seeing.

Nagamachi Samurai District
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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 Ochaya Shima.

Higashiyama-Higashi