Kanazawa

Travel Guide

Nagamachi Samurai District which includes a sunset and night scenes
Kanazawa showing a city and a high rise building
Kanazawa Castle which includes heritage architecture
Oyama Shrine showing heritage architecture
Oyama Shrine showing a pond and a garden

Where to stay in Kanazawa

Cinemonde which includes interior views and signage

Korinbo

4.5/5(7 area reviews)

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 Oyama Shrine.

Korinbo
犀川大橋周辺の風景

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.

Katamachi

Hirooka

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Hirooka and surrounding area, you can visit Ishikawa Ongakudo and Omicho Market.

Hirooka
Nagamachi Samurai District which includes a sunset and night scenes

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.

Nagamachi Samurai District
Higashiyama Higashi Chaya District

Higashiyama

5/5(3 area reviews)

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.

Higashiyama
Higashiyama Higashi Chaya District showing street scenes

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-Higashi
Tokyu Stay Kanazawa
Tokyu Stay Kanazawa
3 out of 5
4-50 Minamicho, Kanazawa, Ishikawa
The price is ¥10,130 per night from Mar 19 to Mar 20
¥10,130
¥11,143 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 19 - Mar 20
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kanazawa. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and in-room massages. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (354 reviews)
Great Stay & Value, Wonderful Amenities
"Great location as it was close to attractions, bus line, train station and restaurants. It was a beautiful hotel. Bed was comfortable. They provided excellent amenities that are rare to receive back in the US. Loved having a refrigerator, microwave and washer/dryer. Only wish there was a second chair ..."

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2025

Tokyu Stay Kanazawa
the square hotel KANAZAWA
the square hotel KANAZAWA
3.5 out of 5
10 Shimotsutsumicho, Kanazawa, Ishikawa
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ¥7,581 per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
¥7,581
¥8,442 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Kanazawa. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a sauna. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9/10 Wonderful! (665 reviews)
Lovely stay in a comfortable and spacious room.
"Lovely clean and comfortable hotel. Very spacious room (slept 5) and very spacious bathroom with twin sinks. Only issue was very poor water pressure / flow in both sinks. There was no issue with water pressure / flow in the bath. Parking was available at the rear of hotel at 1300 Yen per night."

Reviewed on Mar 8, 2025

the square hotel KANAZAWA
Hyatt Centric Kanazawa
Hyatt Centric Kanazawa
4 out of 5
1-5-2 Hirooka, Kanazawa, Ishikawa
The price is ¥28,000 per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
¥28,000
¥35,420 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 1 - Apr 2
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kanazawa. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (655 reviews)
"Top quality, large rooms located next to the station in this small city"

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2025

Hyatt Centric Kanazawa
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
INOVA Kanazawaekimae Hotel suite
INOVA Kanazawaekimae Hotel suite
3 out of 5
368 Motogiku-cho, Kanazawa, Ishikawa
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Kanazawa. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (174 reviews)
"This place was wonderful in several ways. Spacious accommodation that was very clean. We truly appreciated the space and the number of beds for our family that gave us a lot more comfort that other hotel rooms in Japan. Kana-san is amazing— she is a gem of an employee and was extremely helpful and ..."

Reviewed on Dec 16, 2024

INOVA Kanazawaekimae Hotel suite
Rivre Housai
Rivre Housai
4 out of 5
2-chome-9-18, 101, Kanazawa, Ishikawa
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Kanazawa. Enjoy free WiFi, slippers, and climate control. Popular attractions Omicho Market and Kanazawa Castle are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews)
"Place was clean and more than I expected"

Reviewed on Nov 23, 2024

Rivre Housai
NEON HOTEL
NEON HOTEL
3 out of 5
10-6 Kasaichimachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Kanazawa. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Omicho Market and Kanazawa Castle ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (28 reviews)
"We really enjoyed our stay. The location is great, in the quiet area but also easy to get to the tourist spots. We will definitely stay in the same hotel if we come back to Kanazawa 😊"

Reviewed on Mar 3, 2025

NEON HOTEL
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Kanazawa

4.7
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
98
5 - Excellent 75%
4 - Good
27
4 - Good 21%
3 - Okay
5
3 - Okay 4%
2 - Disappointing
0
2 - Disappointing 0%
1 - Terrible
1
1 - Terrible 1%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

At least you have to stay 2 nights or arrive very early, has many things to do

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Take advantage of the Kanazawa bus loop to explore. Also, you must try something with gold leaf on it or in it when visiting Kanazawa (ex. food, dessert, beauty products)!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Loved the city especially the Fish market and sushi options.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

You can your around the city with the one day bus pass with unlimited rides

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Go to Kenrokuen. Free for seniors.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Don't miss the gardens and castle

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