Kanazawa

Travel Guide

Nagamachi Samurai District which includes a sunset and night scenes
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

Where to stay in Kanazawa

Historical street at Higashichaya district, Kanazawa, Japan

Downtown Kanazawa

If you're spending some time in Downtown Kanazawa, Kanazawa Castle Park and Kanazawa Castle are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Kanazawa
Light up in Kenrokuen Garden at night in Kanazawa, Japan

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 Shinise Memorial Hall and Nomura Samurai House.

Katamachi
Nagamachi Bukeyashiki 2 , Ishikawa Prefecture,Nagamachi,Japan February 2016

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 Shinise Memorial Hall and Nomura Samurai House.

Korinbo
Higashiyama Higashi Chaya District in Kanazawa Japan

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.

Higashi Chaya District
Hiraokano Shrine

Hirooka

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

Hirooka
Kanazawa is filled with flowers in the spring!

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
SOKI KANAZAWA

SOKI KANAZAWA

4 out of 5
2-1 Fukuromachi Kanazawa Ishikawa
The price is ¥18,400 per night from Mar 12 to Mar 13
¥18,400
¥20,240 total
Mar 12 - Mar 13
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Kanazawa. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,050 reviews)
Onsen was very relaxing

Reviewed on Mar 5, 2026

SOKI KANAZAWA
Hotel Forza Kanazawa

Hotel Forza Kanazawa

3 out of 5
2-10 Yasuecho Kanazawa Ishikawa
The price is ¥8,073 per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
¥8,073
¥8,880 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Kanazawa. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (847 reviews)
Room was spacious for Tokyo, and great quality for the price. Staff was helpful and spoke fluent English.

Reviewed on Mar 6, 2026

Hotel Forza Kanazawa
Hotel INTERGATE KANAZAWA

Hotel INTERGATE KANAZAWA

3.5 out of 5
2-5 Takaokamachi Kanazawa Ishikawa
The price is ¥8,834 per night from Mar 10 to Mar 11
¥8,834
¥9,717 total
Mar 10 - Mar 11
Stay at this hotel in Kanazawa. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (939 reviews)
Great hotel in central Kanazawa, I was able to walk to everything I wanted to see, including Omicho Market where I had lunch every day! Highly recommend!

Reviewed on Feb 28, 2026

Hotel INTERGATE 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.
NEON HOTEL

NEON HOTEL

3 out of 5
10-6 Kasaichimachi Kanazawa Ishikawa
Stay at this aparthotel in Kanazawa. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Omicho Market and Kenrokuen Garden are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (54 reviews)
Friendly helpful staff. Amazing room at Neon hotel!

Reviewed on Nov 21, 2025

NEON HOTEL
INOVA Kanazawa

INOVA Kanazawa

3 out of 5
368 Motogiku-cho Kanazawa Ishikawa
Stay at this aparthotel in Kanazawa. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular ...
INOVA Kanazawa
Rivre Housai

Rivre Housai

4 out of 5
2-chome-9-18 Kanazawa Ishikawa
Stay at this apartment in Kanazawa. Enjoy free WiFi, slippers, and climate control. Popular attractions Omicho Market and Kenrokuen Garden are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (43 reviews)
Clean room and fast in replying.

Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026

Rivre Housai
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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Things to do

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
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1 - Terrible
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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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