4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
At least you have to stay 2 nights or arrive very early, has many things to do
Kanazawa
Travel Guide
Visit Kanazawa
Where to stay in Kanazawa
Downtown Kanazawa
If you're spending some time in Downtown Kanazawa, Kanazawa Castle Park and Kanazawa Castle are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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 Oyama Shrine.
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.
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 Kaikarō.
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.
the square hotel KANAZAWA
10 Shimotsutsumicho, Kanazawa, Ishikawa
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Kanazawa. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a sauna. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
Tokyu Stay Kanazawa
4-50 Minamicho, Kanazawa, Ishikawa
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kanazawa. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and in-room massages. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
Onyado Nono Kanazawa Natural Hot Spring
1-1, Shimotsutsumi-cho, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Kanazawa. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and hot springs on site. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
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
10-6 Kasaichimachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Kanazawa. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Omicho Market and Kenrokuen Garden ...
Rivre Housai
2-chome-9-18, 101, Kanazawa, Ishikawa
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Kanazawa. Enjoy free WiFi, slippers, and climate control. Popular attractions Omicho Market and Kenrokuen Garden are located ...
INOVA Kanazawaekimae Hotel suite
368 Motogiku-cho, Kanazawa, Ishikawa
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Kanazawa. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
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
Omicho Market
4.5/5(73 reviews)
During your visit to Kanazawa, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Omicho Market. Amble around this culturally rich area's gardens or experience its museums.
Kenrokuen Garden
5/5(82 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at Kenrokuen Garden, a lovely green space in Kanazawa. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its shops.
Kanazawa Castle
4.5/5(74 reviews)
You can find out about the history of Kanazawa when you stop by Kanazawa Castle. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art
4/5(39 reviews)
You can browse the exhibits at 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Nagamachi District. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Kanazawa Yasue Gold Leaf Museum
4.5/5(5 reviews)
You can study the exhibits at Kanazawa Yasue Gold Leaf Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Kanazawa. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Oyama Shrine
4.5/5(12 reviews)
You can find out about the history of Kanazawa with a visit to Oyama Shrine. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Things to do
Kanazawa: Samurai, Matcha, Gardens and Geisha Full-Day Tour
$155
per adult
1-Day Takayama Tour: Explore Scenic Takayama and Shirakawago
$186
per adult
Ring making experience Completed in about 1 hour!
$23
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kanazawa:Japanese Traditional Experience -kimono rent
$34
per adult
From Kanazawa: Shirakawa-go, Gokayama and Wood Carving art
$194
per adult
Reviews of Kanazawa
4.7
Top Destination
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
Cities near Kanazawa
- Omicho Market
- Kenrokuen Garden
- Kanazawa Castle
- 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art
- Honda Forest
- Kanazawa Yasue Gold Leaf Museum
- Oyama Shrine
- Kanazawa Castle Park
- Ishikawa Prefecture Noh Theater
- Higashi Chaya District
- Kanazawa Umimirai Library
- Daijoji Temple
- Honda Museum
- Ishikawa Ongakudo
- Ishikawa Prefectural Museum
- Ashigaru Shiryokan Museum
- Kazuemachi Chaya District
- Nomura Samurai House
- Nishi Chaya District
- D.T. Suzuki Museum
- Terashima Kurando Samurai Villa
- Myoryuji Temple
- Shiinoki Cultural Complex
- Shinise Memorial Hall
- Kanazawa Port Cruise Terminal
- Ohi Pottery Museum
- Kanazawa Phonograph Museum
- Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Art
- Kanazawa Noh Museum
- Nagamachi Yuzen Kan
- Utasu Shrine
- Kanazawa Kutani Museum