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 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.
Downtown Kanazawa Hotel Deals
Tokyu Stay Kanazawa
Spacious and pleasant room, the pillows were not the best but overall a good place to stay.
Reviewed on 3 December 2025
SOKI KANAZAWA
Clean place with kind staff
Reviewed on 29 November 2025
Hotel Forza Kanazawa
Great location, walking distance to the train station and the rest of the city. Market is around the corner so great for fresh fish. Everything really clean and amazing breakfast. Coffee machine at reception and you can get a complimentary drink (alcoholic or not) when you check in.
Reviewed on 30 November 2025
Hotel INTERGATE KANAZAWA
Service and the room were impeccable though on the small side. Staff most courteous, especially Mr. Nawata who went out of his way to be helpful. Great also that they offer cocktails from 5 to 7 on the house. I highly recommend this hotel.
Reviewed on 1 December 2025
Mitsui Garden Hotel Kanazawa
We stayed for 2 nights while in Kanazawa. PROS: Only 5 minute walk to Shinto Shrine and around 15 minute walk from Omicho Market and Nagamachi Samurai District. The area has easy access to the main train station, 15-20 minute walk. Many dining options around, but not a lot to choose from and some ...
Reviewed on 29 November 2025
Onyado Nono Kanazawa Natural Hot Spring
Great experience overall room was great size and onsen was awesome
Reviewed on 29 November 2025
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 Nomura Samurai House and 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art.
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
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 Museum of Architecture, Kanazawa.
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 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.
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.
Downtown Kanazawa
- Places of interest
- Downtown Kanazawa Hotels by Star Rating
- Hotels in top Kanazawa neighborhoods
- Downtown Kanazawa Hotels by Brand
- Omicho Market
- Kenrokuen Garden
- Kanazawa Castle
- 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art
- Oyama Shrine
- Kanazawa Castle Park
- Ishikawa Prefecture Noh Theater
- Kazuemachi Chaya District
- Terashima Kurando Samurai Villa
- Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Art
- Kaga Yuzen Traditional Industry Center
- Ishikawa Confectionery Culture Centre
- Ohi Pottery Museum
- Kanazawa Phonograph Museum
- Seisonkaku Villa
- Great People of Kanazawa Memorial Museum
- Kanazawa Noh Museum
- Gyokusen-en Garden
