Katamachi
Kanazawa
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 culturally rich 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 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 culturally rich 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
Kanazawa: Samurai, Matcha, Gardens and Geisha Full-Day Tour
From Kanazawa: Shirakawa-go, Gokayama and Wood Carving Village
Kanazawa Tour: Gold Leaf, Japanese Sweets & Ninja Stars
Full Day Tour Eiheiji Buddhist Temple and Fukui City Castle Town
Top hotels in Katamachi
HOTEL AMANEK Kanazawa
The room is spacious. And bathroom and toilet are separate, nice sink. And there is a bath space inside the hotel
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
HOTEL MYSTAYS Kanazawa Katamachi
Good location good price
Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025
OMO5 Kanazawa Katamachi by HoshinoResort
It was very clean, great staff
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Tmark City Hotel Kanazawa
Beautiful hotel, very nice staff and great location! Close to the Samurai houses and the castle park. Breakfast was very tasty and the shower was hot with great water pressure. We loved our stay. Thank you!
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
APA Hotel Kanazawa Chuo
Great price and wonderful open air onsen! Rooms are very small and staff doesn't speak a very good English. Area is walkable for Samurai district, Geisha south district, Kenroku-en, and Omicho market
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
SOKI KANAZAWA
The location of the hotel was very convenient. It was located across the market and it was within walking distance to the castle and the
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Katamachi
Korinbo
Korinbo might not have many top sights, but Nomura Samurai House and 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art 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.
Tera-machi Temple Area
Museums and historical sites are just a few things travellers like about Tera-machi Temple Area. A stop by Museum of Architecture, Kanazawa is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.
Downtown Kanazawa
While visiting Downtown Kanazawa, you might make a stop by sights like Kanazawa Castle Park and Kanazawa Castle.
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.
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.
