Higashiyama Travel Guide
Kanazawa
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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.
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 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 walkable area, find time to visit its shops.
Top hotels in Higashiyama
SOKI KANAZAWA
Everything about this hotel exceeded even my highest expectations. The location - just a stone's throw from Omicho Market - was unbeatable. Moreover, the beautifully furnished rooms, public bath, and breakfast were top-notch. I'll definitely be staying here again on my next trip to Kanazawa!
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Tokyu Stay Kanazawa
Great stay. Spacious and great value. Would recommend.
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
CHISUN BUDGET Kanazawa Ekimae
Clean room, very close to public transport hub, close to shopping/eating, staff/service did well to take care of us despite the language barrier. Would recommend staying here to see the best of Kanazawa - underrated
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Hotel INTERGATE KANAZAWA
Thank you for a very comfortable visit. Staff were lovely and very friendly. They helped us send our luggage via Yamato luggage forwarding for the first time without any issues. We enjoyed the space and the bathhouse which was quite standard compared to other hotel bathhouses we visited.
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Hotel Nikko Kanazawa
The best hotel I’ve stayed at so far in my trip in Japan! The staff were so friendly, amenities were plenty. The best was super comfortable and an amazing shower and bath which was 10/10 😍. Would 100% stay if I visit Kanazawa again.
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Mitsui Garden Hotel Kanazawa
Easy access to public transits and share rides.
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
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 Nomura Samurai House and 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art 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.
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.
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- Higashi Chaya District
- Tokuda Shusei Kinenkan Museum
- Myōkoku-ji Temple
- Utasu Shrine
- Kenrokuen Garden
- Honda Koen Park
- Oyama Shrine
- Hakusan National Park
- Kaga-Honda Museum
- Ishikawa Prefecture Noh Theater
- Ishikawa Zoo
- Komatsu City Museum
- Cross Land Oyabe
- Kanazawa Castle Park
- Chirihama Nagisa Driveway
- Kanazawa Umimirai Library
- Daijoji Temple
- Nishi Chaya District
- Nomura Samurai House
