Higashiyama
Kanazawa
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Popular places to visit
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.
Higashi Chaya District
Learn about the local history of Kanazawa when you take a trip to Higashi Chaya District. Make time to visit the monuments and shops while you're in the area.
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 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.
Things to do
Kanazawa: Family-Friendly Kimono& Yukata Experience at WARGO
Kanazawa: Selfie Photo Experience with Rental Kimono - Moon
Top hotels in Higashiyama
Rashiku Kanazawa
Beautiful, peaceful and creative for quiet moderately-sized adults. Staff were very accommodating. The hotel exhudes the charm of the historical neighborhood it nestles with.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Hotel Forza Kanazawa
Rooms were clean sharp. Baths were great - deep tub, nice shower.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
SOKI KANAZAWA
We enjoyed the lovely onsen and pjs and shoes. Everything felt like an elevated experience but also traditional.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Tokyu Stay Kanazawa
Nice tv, great bed and sitting area. Great complimentary coffee machine. Helpful staff would absolutely recommend
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Hotel INTERGATE KANAZAWA
It is great! A comfortable, pleasant business hotel. The breakfast is excellent. The lounge is a great place to hang out. I love this hotel. Highly recommended.
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Hotel Nikko Kanazawa
The service and room amenities were great. It's close to the train station both above and below ground, which is helpful when lugging suitcases to and from the hotel.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Higashiyama
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.
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.
Downtown Kanazawa
While visiting Downtown Kanazawa, you might make a stop by sights like Kanazawa Castle Park and Kanazawa Castle.
Korinbo
Korinbo might not have many top sights, but Shinise Memorial Hall and Nomura Samurai House 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 Shinise Memorial Hall are top sights worth seeing.
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.