Downtown Kanazawa
Kanazawa
Visit Downtown Kanazawa
Popular places to visit
Omicho Market
During your visit to Kanazawa, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs 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 browse the exhibits at 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Nagamachi District. While in this walkable 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:Kimono Experience for Kids & Families at WARGO
Full Day Tour Eiheiji Buddhist Temple and Fukui City Castle Town
Kanazawa: Samurai, Matcha, Gardens and Geisha Full-Day Tour
Private Shore Tour Half Day of Kanazawa Highlights
From Nagoya: Takayama & Shirakawa-go Day Trip with Hida Pork Lunch
Downtown Kanazawa Hotel Deals
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 Nov 13, 2025
Tokyu Stay Kanazawa
Great stay. Spacious and great value. Would recommend.
Reviewed on Nov 12, 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 Nov 7, 2025
Mitsui Garden Hotel Kanazawa
Easy access to public transits and share rides.
Reviewed on Nov 12, 2025
Hotel Forza Kanazawa
We absolutely loved our time at Forza. The location is central and very walkable. Our room was a corner, and we greatly enjoyed the foot massager, the shower, and the comforters. We would absolutely stay here again.
Reviewed on Nov 13, 2025
Onyado Nono Kanazawa Natural Hot Spring
Hotel was clean and staff were very nice and helpful
Reviewed on Nov 5, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Downtown Kanazawa
Korinbo
While Korinbo might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Nomura Samurai House and 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art.
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.
Katamachi
While Katamachi might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Nomura Samurai House and Nishi Chaya District.
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.
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.
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 Kaikarō.
