Visit Tera-machi Temple Area
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 walkable 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.
Things to do

Nostalgic Shirakawa-go AM Bus Tour

Kanazawa:Kimono Experience for Kids & Families at WARGO

1-Day Takayama Tour: Explore Scenic Takayama and Shirakawago

Full Day Tour Eiheiji Buddhist Temple and Fukui City Castle Town

Kanazawa: Selfie Photo Experience with Rental Kimono - Color

Kanazawa: Samurai, Matcha, Gardens and Geisha Full-Day Tour
Top hotels in Tera-machi Temple Area

Tokyu Stay Kanazawa
Excellent & convenient location. Staff very friendly & professional.
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025

SOKI KANAZAWA
Beautiful hotel but challenging to find dinner without a reservation. The gardens are a 20 min walk away. The staff were kind and helpful. The room was well designed but the bed is almost on the floor. Beautiful amenities and an amazing high end Japanese breakfast. Thanks so much for a wonderful ...
Reviewed on 23 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
Room was spotless and comfortable. Breakfast was the best we had in Japan. Happy hour was nice. The lounge was comfortable to relax in. Well situated for the sights of Kanazawa and an easy 20 min walk to the station.
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025

Hotel Forza Kanazawa
Staff were lovely and we so much choice
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025

Mitsui Garden Hotel Kanazawa
Very nice hotel, clean and located close to the castle, etc
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Tera-machi Temple Area

Katamachi
When in Katamachi, you can plan a visit to Nomura Samurai House and Nishi Chaya District, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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.

Downtown Kanazawa
While visiting Downtown Kanazawa, you might make a stop by sights like Kanazawa Castle Park and Kanazawa Castle.

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.


