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 Nomura Samurai House and Nishi Chaya District.

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 Nomura Samurai House and 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art.

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 Ochaya Shima or Higashi Chaya District.

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
Hiraokano Shrine

Hirooka

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

Hirooka
SOKI KANAZAWA

SOKI KANAZAWA

4 out of 5
2-1 Fukuromachi Kanazawa Ishikawa
The price is ¥10,580 per night from Feb 4 to Feb 5
¥10,580
¥11,638 total
Feb 4 - Feb 5
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! (1,022 reviews)
Clean, minimal modern, ryokan-inspired property. We loved that it was centrally located, easily walkable from the station and to all of the attractions, and budget-friendly. Also, the restaurant on premise offers an omakase dinner that was surprisingly artful and not to be missed!

Reviewed on Jan 27, 2026

SOKI KANAZAWA
Hotel Forza Kanazawa

Hotel Forza Kanazawa

3 out of 5
2-10 Yasuecho Kanazawa Ishikawa
The price is ¥5,058 per night from Feb 2 to Feb 3
¥5,058
¥5,564 total
Feb 2 - Feb 3
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! (824 reviews)
Roomy, clean and great location

Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026

Hotel Forza Kanazawa
Tokyu Stay Kanazawa

Tokyu Stay Kanazawa

4 out of 5
4-50 Minamicho Kanazawa Ishikawa
The price is ¥7,916 per night from Feb 2 to Feb 3
¥7,916
¥8,708 total
Feb 2 - Feb 3
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! (682 reviews)
Excellent from start to finish. I enjoyed my stay so much I booked the hotel in Tokyo and Kyoto by the same brand.

Reviewed on Jan 25, 2026

Tokyu Stay 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! (53 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 daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (201 reviews)
Everything. Very good location, everywhere interesting is within 1k away to 2 kn away. It is near the rail track but sound proofing is good (Although you can still hear them)

Reviewed on Dec 24, 2025

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! (42 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
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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