Downtown Kanazawa Travel Guide
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 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.
Oyama Shrine
After visiting Oyama Shrine, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kanazawa. 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.
Top hotels in Downtown Kanazawa
SOKI KANAZAWA
Stylish, Clean and Cozy. Friendly staffs can speak English fluently. Enjoyed the stay ~
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Hotel Forza Kanazawa
The location is 15 mins walk from Kanazawa station, but very close to the Onicho Market and of walkable distance to a lot of places of interest. Room was compact
Reviewed on 17 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
Very close to everything we wanted to see.
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
THE HOTEL SANRAKU KANAZAWA
Beautiful hotel in a great location Rooms are comfortable and all feels god value for money Queuing for breakfast is a downside but once you’re in the spread is fantastic
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Mitsui Garden Hotel Kanazawa
We enjoyed our stay at the Mitsui Garden Hotel Kanazawa. It’s within 15-20mins walking distance of all Kanazawa’s main sites, and the hotel’s onsite onsen is great - especially after a long day sightseeing. The staff were kind and the breakfast was great. The only criticism is the check-in process ...
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Kanazawa
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, Ashigaru Shiryokan Museum and Nomura Samurai House are top sights worth seeing.
Katamachi
When in Katamachi, you can plan a visit to Shinise Memorial Hall and Nomura Samurai House, 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.
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
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.
