Downtown Kanazawa
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 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.
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.
Things to do
Kanazawa: Family-Friendly Kimono& Yukata Experience at WARGO
1-Day Takayama Tour: Explore Scenic Takayama and Shirakawago
Top hotels in Downtown Kanazawa
SOKI KANAZAWA
The rooms were a decent size and the hotel had a modern Japanese aesthetic, I loved the natural colours and materials. Very well designed. The facilities and rooms were really nice and clean. The onsen was also a great addition which is free for hotel guests. They provide you with slippers and pyjamas ...
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Hotel Forza Kanazawa
Clean
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Hotel INTERGATE KANAZAWA
The breakfast was delicious and definitely worth it. Great selection. Spa was very nice. Great place to relax after walking around the city. Great location as well.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Tokyu Stay Kanazawa
A nice hotel and within walking distance to great restaurants and local sightseeing.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
THE HOTEL SANRAKU KANAZAWA
It’s v neat omicho market though the 7 Eleven was a walk away. Rooms weren’t as large as I thought but it’s a charming hotel.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Mitsui Garden Hotel Kanazawa
This was a nice hotel! The bed was soft and comfortable compared to most Japanese beds. The room was a decent size, though the bathroom was a bit small. Great location for exploring Kanazawa. And the breakfast was so good!
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Kanazawa
Korinbo
Korinbo might not have many top sights, but Shiinoki Cultural Complex 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 Ashigaru Shiryokan Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Katamachi
When in Katamachi, you can plan a visit to Nomura Samurai House and Nishi Chaya District, 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 Tokuda Shusei Kinenkan Museum.
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.
