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 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 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.
Honda Koen Park
After visiting Honda Koen Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kanazawa. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its shops.
Kanazawa Yasue Gold Leaf Museum
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.
Things to do
Kanazawa:Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO
![Departing from Takayama [Regular sightseeing bus] World Heritage Sites Shirakawago and Gokayama Ainokura](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46197483/913c7c89-def4-45b6-abde-d80dc081cc23.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Departing from Takayama [Regular sightseeing bus] World Heritage Sites Shirakawago and Gokayama Ainokura
Kanazawa Private Tour Castle Kenroku garden and Geisha district
Kanazawa: Samurai, Matcha, Gardens and Geisha Full-Day Tour
Top hotels in Hirooka
Hyatt Centric Kanazawa
Beautiful room, very comfortable with great amenities. I really liked the water refill stations and the reusable water bottle provided. In a great location for the train station and bus station and next to a good little shopping centre.
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kanazawa-eki Nishiguchi
Good
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kanazawa Miyabi
Great staff, good location.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Hyatt House Kanazawa
Bar was a great amenity but seems like the beer dispenser was always breaking. Did not get a chance to go to gym. Having a kitchen was a major benefit, going to markets and heating up food in the room was great. The small hotel made us feel like home there for a week.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
APA Hotel Kanazawa Ekimae
Was everything you expect to find at an APA hotel, and was conveniently right by the train station. Only rating 3 stars due to no tattoo policy in the baths. This is an outdated policy that needs to change and APA hotels needs to get with the times if they want western guests to feel welcome in their ...
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Hotel Mystays Premier Kanazawa
Very nice hotel, great location
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Hirooka
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.
Downtown Kanazawa
While visiting Downtown Kanazawa, you might make a stop by sights like Kanazawa Castle Park and Kanazawa Castle.
Korinbo
Korinbo might not have many top sights, but Shinise Memorial Hall and Nomura Samurai House are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
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.
