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

Seisonkaku Villa which includes a pond and a fountain

Downtown Kanazawa

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

Downtown Kanazawa
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 Museum of Architecture, Kanazawa and Nishi Chaya District.

Katamachi
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 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art.

Korinbo

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
Higashiyama 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 Ochaya Shima.

Higashi Chaya District
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
Tokyu Stay Kanazawa

Tokyu Stay Kanazawa

4 out of 5
4-50 Minamicho Kanazawa Ishikawa
The price is ¥7,644 per night from Dec 23 to Dec 24
¥7,644
¥8,408 total
Dec 23 - Dec 24
Stay at this hotel in Kanazawa. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and in-room massages. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (639 reviews)
It was a great experience!

Reviewed on Dec 9, 2025

Tokyu Stay Kanazawa
SOKI KANAZAWA

SOKI KANAZAWA

4 out of 5
2-1 Fukuromachi Kanazawa Ishikawa
The price is ¥10,444 per night from Jan 20 to Jan 21
¥10,444
¥11,488 total
Jan 20 - Jan 21, 2026
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (985 reviews)
Great location, room is very good also

Reviewed on Dec 20, 2025

SOKI KANAZAWA
Hotel Forza Kanazawa

Hotel Forza Kanazawa

3 out of 5
2-10 Yasuecho Kanazawa Ishikawa
The price is ¥5,794 per night from Jan 16 to Jan 17
¥5,794
¥6,373 total
Jan 16 - Jan 17, 2026
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! (805 reviews)
Room was spacious. Breakfast was excellent with its variety and taste.

Reviewed on Dec 15, 2025

Hotel Forza 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 Kanazawa

INOVA Kanazawa

3 out of 5
368 Motogiku-cho Kanazawa Ishikawa
Stay at this aparthotel in Kanazawa. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (199 reviews)
Great laundry facilities, great welcome pack, has provisions for breakfasts such as coffee, cereal, milk and tea.

Reviewed on Oct 25, 2025

INOVA Kanazawa
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! (52 reviews)
Friendly helpful staff. Amazing room at Neon hotel!

Reviewed on Nov 21, 2025

NEON HOTEL
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (36 reviews)
The room is clean and spotless and the house itself is modern and convenient. It's an easy straight line to Kanazawa station.

Reviewed on Dec 18, 2025

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.

Popular places to visit

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
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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