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
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
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
SOKI KANAZAWA

SOKI KANAZAWA

4 out of 5
2-1 Fukuromachi Kanazawa Ishikawa
The price is ¥13,525 per night from Mar 6 to Mar 7
¥13,525
¥14,877 total
Mar 6 - Mar 7
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! (1,047 reviews)
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Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026

SOKI KANAZAWA
Hotel Forza Kanazawa

Hotel Forza Kanazawa

3 out of 5
2-10 Yasuecho Kanazawa Ishikawa
The price is ¥7,648 per night from Mar 3 to Mar 4
¥7,648
¥8,413 total
Mar 3 - Mar 4
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! (842 reviews)
Hotel Forza was an amazing stay. At check in we received a complimentary chose of drink. The room was spotless and comfortable. The location of the hotel was within walking distance of everything we wanted to do and see. We will stay at again if we ever get the opportunity to visit again!

Reviewed on Feb 19, 2026

Hotel Forza Kanazawa
Tokyu Stay Kanazawa

Tokyu Stay Kanazawa

4 out of 5
4-50 Minamicho Kanazawa Ishikawa
The price is ¥8,723 per night from Mar 18 to Mar 19
¥8,723
¥9,595 total
Mar 18 - Mar 19
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! (711 reviews)
The hotel was exceptionally clean, the bed was comfortable, the staff were friendly, professional and helpful. The hotel was well located. We very much enjoyed our stay and found it to be excellent value.

Reviewed on Feb 28, 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! (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 daily housekeeping. 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
0
2 - Disappointing 0%
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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