Downtown Kanazawa
Kanazawa
Visit Downtown Kanazawa
Popular places to visit
Omicho Market
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
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
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.
21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art
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.
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.
Downtown Kanazawa Hotel Deals
SOKI KANAZAWA
"The rooms were lovely. Unfortunately the toiletries are not in the room only in the onsen which I didn’t find ideal. The garbages in the rooms are really tiny and I’m all for sustainability but this doesn’t really make a lot of sense when you’re catering to travellers in a City that doesn’t provide ..."
Reviewed on May 17, 2026
Hotel Forza Kanazawa
"Helpful staff"
Reviewed on May 19, 2026
Hotel INTERGATE KANAZAWA
"The breakfast was delicious and definitely worth it. Great selection. Spa was very nice. Great place to relax after walking around the city. Great location as well."
Reviewed on May 14, 2026
Tokyu Stay Kanazawa
"Very helpful staff. Loved having a washer and dryer in our room. Very convenient location."
Reviewed on May 18, 2026
THE HOTEL SANRAKU KANAZAWA
"A conveniently located small hotel with a beautiful style and helpful staff. A good sized room, decent breakfast (not the most varied we have had on this trip but very enjoyable) all managed by a team who provided great service with a smile."
Reviewed on May 18, 2026
Mitsui Garden Hotel Kanazawa
"Very mediocre compared to other Mitsui Garden Hotels. Small rooms, unattractive and small public areas. The staff were unhelpful in recommending restaurants and transportation options. No way is this hotel a 4 start Two to three star woud be more appropriate."
Reviewed on May 18, 2026
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Other neighborhoods around Downtown Kanazawa
Korinbo
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 Shiinoki Cultural Complex and Nomura Samurai House.
Nagamachi Samurai District
If you're spending some time in Nagamachi Samurai District, Nomura Samurai House and Ashigaru Shiryokan Museum 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.
Higashiyama-Higashi
You'll enjoy the museums and shopping in Higashiyama-Higashi. You might want to make time for a stop at Higashi Chaya District or Tokuda Shusei Kinenkan Museum.
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.
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.
