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 Nomura Samurai House 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 ¥7,821 per night from Jan 7 to Jan 8
¥7,821
¥8,603 total
Jan 7 - Jan 8
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! (648 reviews)
The room was perfect for what were needed and the staff were friendly and very helpful

Reviewed on Dec 25, 2025

Tokyu Stay Kanazawa
SOKI KANAZAWA

SOKI KANAZAWA

4 out of 5
2-1 Fukuromachi Kanazawa Ishikawa
The price is ¥9,624 per night from Jan 12 to Jan 13
¥9,624
¥10,586 total
Jan 12 - Jan 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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (997 reviews)
Everything was just perfect

Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025

SOKI KANAZAWA
Hotel Forza Kanazawa

Hotel Forza Kanazawa

3 out of 5
2-10 Yasuecho Kanazawa Ishikawa
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ¥5,128 per night from Jan 16 to Jan 17
¥5,128
¥5,641 total
Jan 16 - Jan 17
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! (810 reviews)
Clean room, and great staff!

Reviewed on Dec 20, 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.
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
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! (200 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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (38 reviews)
Spotless clean! Easy to check in and check out.

Reviewed on Dec 22, 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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