Nagamachi Samurai District Travel Guide
Kanazawa
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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 culturally rich 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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Nagamachi Samurai District
Tokyu Stay Kanazawa
This may have been our favorite hotel- and after 8+ hotels in Japan- it deserves recognition for excellent staff, service, cleanliness, room experience and overall welcoming hospitality. Would highly recommend. Enjoyed the New Years gathering they welcomed us to- very friendly hotel.
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
SOKI KANAZAWA
The room was clean and spacious, the staff were very friendly. We had great stay there!!
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Hotel Forza Kanazawa
Convenient and walkable to many attractions
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Hyatt Centric Kanazawa
Excellent
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Hotel INTERGATE KANAZAWA
Very clean and well maintained rooms with a great location for quick metro access and a plethora of nearby dining. Staff was extremely helpful when it came to helping find places or arrange over the phone appointments since I speak no Japanese.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Mitsui Garden Hotel Kanazawa
Beautiful decor, lighting, comfy pillows and bedding. Clean, nice room layout. Very nice onsen views, helpful staff. The one thing to improve is to provide mini skincare amenities like other high-end hotels in Japan.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Nagamachi Samurai District
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.
Katamachi
When in Katamachi, you can plan a visit to Nomura Samurai House and Nishi Chaya District, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Downtown Kanazawa
While visiting Downtown Kanazawa, you might make a stop by sights like Kanazawa Castle Park and Kanazawa Castle.
Tera-machi Temple Area
Museums and historical sites are just a few things travellers like about Tera-machi Temple Area. A stop by Museum of Architecture, Kanazawa is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.
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.
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.
