4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
At least you have to stay 2 nights or arrive very early, has many things to do
Kanazawa
Travel Guide
Visit Kanazawa
Where to stay in Kanazawa
Downtown Kanazawa
If you're spending some time in Downtown Kanazawa, Kanazawa Castle Park and Kanazawa Castle 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 Nishi Chaya District and Shiinoki Cultural Complex.
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 Shiinoki Cultural Complex and Nomura Samurai House.
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.
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.
Nagamachi Samurai District
If you're spending some time in Nagamachi Samurai District, Ashigaru Shiryokan Museum and Nagamachi Yuzen Kan are top sights worth seeing.
Tokyu Stay Kanazawa
4-50 Minamicho, Kanazawa, Ishikawa
The price is ￥6,995 per night from Jul 22 to Jul 23
￥6,995
￥7,695 total
Jul 22 - Jul 23
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kanazawa. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and in-room massages. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (466 reviews)
Amazing for the price
"Stayed for a day but wished I stayed longer. The staff were friendly and the room was beautiful and spacious. It was an amazing deal for the price and I’d love to return one day."
Reviewed on Jul 10, 2025
the square hotel KANAZAWA
10 Shimotsutsumicho, Kanazawa, Ishikawa
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ￥5,124 per night from Jul 15 to Jul 16
￥5,124
￥5,636 total
Jul 15 - Jul 16
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! (739 reviews)
"Very clean only negative towels given to us were very thin see noticed many people had plastic bags hanging outside their rooms with lovely thick fluffy towels we were given very thin old ones I don’t know why"
Reviewed on Jul 11, 2025
Hotel Nikko Kanazawa
2-15-1 Honmachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ￥12,033 per night from Jul 15 to Jul 16
￥12,033
￥14,559 total
Jul 15 - Jul 16
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kanazawa. Enjoy free WiFi, 5 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Excellent hotel Frequented by business travellers and families Good sized room for 3 Great shower with good water pressure Book the all you can eat breakfast Tasty western and Japanese food Omelette made to order Crisp service Highly recommend"
Reviewed on Jun 10, 2025
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.
Rivre Housai
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 Kenrokuen Garden are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (18 reviews)
"Wonderful apartment with more modern amenities than expected. Full kitchen, nice bath area (wet room with tub, separate from vanity area) & toilet in separate room. Washer/dryer. Loads of towels. Very efficient use of space, comfortable for 3 adults. Lots of restaurants nearby (izakaya just steps ..."
Reviewed on May 26, 2025
NEON HOTEL
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 Kenrokuen Garden ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (40 reviews)
"Neat hotel that offered a traditional style with modern amenities and check in process. The space was great and offered a good separation for our son to have his own bed. The bath was so nice and welcome after a day of walking and sight seeing. The playground in the neighborhood was perfect and we ..."
Reviewed on Jul 8, 2025
INOVA Kanazawaekimae Hotel suite
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! (184 reviews)
"Clean and helpful staff. We arrived early, dropped off the luggage, and the staff moved our luggage to the room later."
Reviewed on Jun 20, 2025
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.
Popular places to visit
Omicho Market
4.5/5(73 reviews)
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
5/5(82 reviews)
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
4.5/5(74 reviews)
You can find out about the history of Kanazawa when you stop by Kanazawa Castle. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art
4/5(39 reviews)
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.
Kanazawa Yasue Gold Leaf Museum
4.5/5(5 reviews)
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
4.5/5(12 reviews)
You can find out about the history of Kanazawa with a visit to Oyama Shrine. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Things to do
1-Day Takayama Tour: Explore Scenic Takayama and Shirakawago
￥26,800
per adult
Kanazawa: Samurai, Matcha, Gardens and Geisha Full-Day Tour
￥22,250
per adult
From Kanazawa: Shirakawa-go, Gokayama and Wood Carving art
￥28,000
per adult
Ring making experience Completed in about 1 hour!
￥3,300
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full Day Tour Eiheiji Buddhist Temple and Fukui City Castle Town
￥24,200
per adult
Reviews of Kanazawa
4.7
Top Destination
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
