Higashiyama
Kanazawa
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Popular places to visit
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.
Higashi Chaya District
Learn about the local history of Kanazawa when you take a trip to Higashi Chaya District. Make time to visit the monuments and shops while you're in the area.
Ochaya Shima
You can study the exhibits at Ochaya Shima, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Kanazawa. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Utasu Shrine
Utasu Shrine is just one of the places to see in Kanazawa, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Ume no Hashi Bridge
Learn about the local history of Kanazawa when you spend time at Ume no Hashi Bridge. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Kaikarō
You can browse the exhibits at Kaikarō, a museum with a story of its own, 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
Nostalgic Shirakawa-go & Kanazawa 1-Day Tour
Kanazawa: Samurai, Matcha, Gardens and Geisha Full-Day Tour
Kanazawa Private Tour Castle Kenroku garden and Geisha district
Top hotels in Higashiyama
Rashiku Kanazawa
Beautiful, peaceful and creative for quiet moderately-sized adults. Staff were very accommodating. The hotel exhudes the charm of the historical neighborhood it nestles with.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Guesthouse Hakuka - Hostel
I had an lovely time staying here. It was a perfect spot as a solo traveler. The area is beautiful and a short walk to so many great spots in kanazawa. The host was so kind and answered any questions i had. I would absolutely recommend staying here.
Reviewed on 8 Sept 2024
SOKI KANAZAWA
Onsen was very relaxing
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Hotel Forza Kanazawa
Room was spacious for Tokyo, and great quality for the price. Staff was helpful and spoke fluent English.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 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
Tokyu Stay Kanazawa
The property was clean and perfectly located within walking distance to all the major sites of interest. Breakfast buffet was good and the staff were polite and helpful. Would stay there again
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Higashiyama
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.
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.
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.
Hirooka
Though Hirooka may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Motenashi Dome and Omicho Market.
