Downtown Kanazawa Travel Guide
Kanazawa
Visit Downtown Kanazawa
Popular places to visit
Omicho Market
During your visit to Kanazawa, you can do some window-shopping at Omicho Market. Amble around this culturally rich area's gardens or experience its museums.
Kenrokuen Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Kenrokuen Garden, a lovely green space in Kanazawa. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art
You can study the exhibits at 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Nagamachi District. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Kanazawa Castle
You can find out about the history of Kanazawa when you stop by Kanazawa Castle. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its shops.
Oyama Shrine
After visiting Oyama Shrine, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kanazawa. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Kanazawa Castle Park
Explore the great outdoors at Kanazawa Castle Park, a lovely green space in Kanazawa.
Top hotels in Downtown Kanazawa
SOKI KANAZAWA
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Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Hotel Forza Kanazawa
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 19 Feb 2026
Tokyu Stay Kanazawa
Very well located. I highly recommend for any first time travellers like me.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Hotel INTERGATE KANAZAWA
Great hotel in central Kanazawa, I was able to walk to everything I wanted to see, including Omicho Market where I had lunch every day! Highly recommend!
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
THE HOTEL SANRAKU KANAZAWA
Recepción, habitaciones son hermosas y amplias. El personal muy amable. Nos ayudaron con reservaciones, arreglo de un zapato e incluso me enviaron al siguiente hotel un cargador que olvidé en la habitación. El desayuno es destacable por lo completo y bien elaborado
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Mitsui Garden Hotel Kanazawa
This hotel was the best place i stayed. The staff were phenomenal and the breakfast was so great. The onsen was also absolutely delightful and tattoo friendly
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Kanazawa
Korinbo
Korinbo might not have many top sights, but Nomura Samurai House and 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
Katamachi
When in Katamachi, you can plan a visit to Nomura Samurai House and Nishi Chaya District, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Higashiyama-Higashi
You'll enjoy the museums and shopping in Higashiyama-Higashi. You might want to make time for a stop at Ochaya Shima or 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 Ochaya Shima or Higashi Chaya District.
Higashiyama
You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Higashiyama. You might want to make time for a stop at Kanazawa Yasue Gold Leaf Museum or Higashi Chaya District.
