Downtown Kanazawa
Kanazawa
Visit Downtown Kanazawa
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Oyama Shrine
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.
Kanazawa Castle Park
Explore the great outdoors at Kanazawa Castle Park, a lovely green space in Kanazawa.
Things to do
Kanazawa:Kimono Experience for Kids & Families at WARGO
Kanazawa: Private Walking Tour with a Local
Kanazawa: Selfie Photo Experience with Rental Kimono - Moon
Shirakawa-go from Takayama/Nagoya One day Bus ticket
Top hotels in Downtown Kanazawa
SOKI KANAZAWA
Lovely hotel. The staff was friendly, the room was great and the public bath was amazing. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025
Tokyu Stay Kanazawa
This hotel had the best vibe on our trip to Japan (4 hotels altogether) - the room was spacious, bathroom clean and big (they had the best hair dryer), staff super friendly and accommodating (free umbrellas) and location was perfect. Highly recommended!
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Mitsui Garden Hotel Kanazawa
Great location. staff was excellent as well with helping forward luggage. Overall great experience and would book again
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Hotel INTERGATE KANAZAWA
Excellent hotel, location and lobby amenities.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Hotel Forza Kanazawa
Paid parking around back 700yen for 24hrs, safe, convenient to Lawson/7eleven and local food
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Onyado Nono Kanazawa Natural Hot Spring
Amazing experience with a combo of traditional but also new style rooms. Walk in distance for everything
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Kanazawa
Korinbo
Korinbo might not have many top sights, but Nomura Samurai House and Oyama Shrine are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Nagamachi Samurai District
If you're spending some time in Nagamachi Samurai District, Nomura Samurai House and Ashigaru Shiryokan Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Katamachi
When in Katamachi, you can plan a visit to Nomura Samurai House and Nishi Chaya District, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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
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.
Higashi Chaya District
You'll enjoy the museums and shopping in Higashi Chaya District. You might want to make time for a stop at Higashi Chaya District or Ochaya Shima.
