Higashiyama Travel Guide
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.
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.
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.
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.
Honda Koen Park
After visiting Honda Koen Park, 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 Higashiyama
Rashiku Kanazawa
"The hotel is located right in the old Chaya district, steps away from the historic buildings and tea houses and shops. It's also a short distance from famous Rokuen Garden, Kanazawa Castle, and the Nagamachi Samurai district. The hotel looks new and is super clean. The staff are very helpful and ..."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
SOKI KANAZAWA
"The hotel is in a great location, just across the market, near to every major sight to be visited and near to lots of shopping. The breakfast needs to be reserved and therefore is not convenient unless you do it way in advance."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Hotel Forza Kanazawa
"Massage cushion was nice"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Tokyu Stay Kanazawa
"Great staff and very helpful, good location and pretty good buffet. Will stay here again."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Hyatt Centric Kanazawa
"ok"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Mitsui Garden Hotel Kanazawa
"Great hotel, well located, clean, has a laundry. Breakfast is busy"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 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.
Kenroku Motomachi
Though Kenroku Motomachi may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Kenrokuen Garden and Kanazawa Castle.
Yasuecho
When in Yasuecho, you can plan a visit to Omicho Market and Ishikawa Ongakudo, 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.
Konohanamachi
Though Konohanamachi may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Ishikawa Ongakudo and Omicho Market.
