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 Shinise Memorial Hall 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 Shinise Memorial Hall and Kanazawa Noh Museum.

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 Nagamachi Yuzen Kan are top sights worth seeing.

Nagamachi Samurai District
the square hotel KANAZAWA
the square hotel KANAZAWA
3.5 out of 5
10 Shimotsutsumicho, Kanazawa, Ishikawa
The price is AED 164 per night from Jun 4 to Jun 5
AED 164
AED 180 total
4 Jun - 5 Jun
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (704 reviews)
Morning too early, but great location!
"Room was over all comfortable, but they are NOT black out curtains. So with a 4:30 AM sunrise, if light wakes you up, you’ll be awake. Otherwise good stay and good location, especially for the Castle and the Samurai district"

Reviewed on 26 May 2025

the square hotel KANAZAWA
Tokyu Stay Kanazawa
Tokyu Stay Kanazawa
4 out of 5
4-50 Minamicho, Kanazawa, Ishikawa
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AED 250 per night from Jun 11 to Jun 12
AED 250
AED 274 total
11 Jun - 12 Jun
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (436 reviews)
"Great hotel - clean, modern and rooms a decent size. Helpful and professional reception staff. The hotel was better than we’d expected. It’s in a great location - close to the main sites and walkable from the station in about 20 minutes. Very glad we chose Tokyo Stay Kanazawa."

Reviewed on 27 May 2025

Tokyu Stay Kanazawa
Onyado Nono Kanazawa Natural Hot Spring
Onyado Nono Kanazawa Natural Hot Spring
3 out of 5
1-1, Shimotsutsumi-cho, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture
The price is AED 330 per night from Jun 3 to Jun 4
AED 330
AED 371 total
3 Jun - 4 Jun
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (598 reviews)
"Very good place Would recommend it"

Reviewed on 26 May 2025

Onyado Nono Kanazawa Natural Hot Spring
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 3-star aparthotel in Kanazawa. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Omicho Market and Kenrokuen Garden ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (30 reviews)
"The hotel is close to the train station, sightseeing buses, mall, grocery store, etc. The room is lovely and is stocked with everything a small family could need; washer, small kitchen and a decent amount of room. We really enjoyed our stay here."

Reviewed on 18 May 2025

NEON HOTEL
Rivre Housai
Rivre Housai
4 out of 5
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 ...
"Wonderful property. Spacious and everything we needed for our family of 5. Great to find a place with separate rooms for sleeping as well."

Reviewed on 2 May 2025

Rivre Housai
INOVA Kanazawaekimae Hotel suite
INOVA Kanazawaekimae Hotel suite
3 out of 5
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. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (178 reviews)
"It had everything I needed. Staff was very friendly and helpful too."

Reviewed on 27 April 2025

INOVA Kanazawaekimae Hotel suite
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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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