Kanazawa escaped wartime bombing and keeps one of Japan's best-preserved castle towns, with geisha and samurai districts, gold-leaf crafts and superb seafood. Visit Kenroku-en, one of the three great gardens of Japan, the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, the Omicho Market and the teahouses of Higashi Chaya.
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List of all 9 things to do in Kanazawa and where to find them
- Kenroku-en Garden 1 Kenrokumachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa, 920-0936 Website Tickets and tours on Viator Wikipedia
- Museum Meiji-Mura1 Uchiyama, Inuyama, Aichi, 484-0000 Tickets and tours on Viator
- 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art〒920-8509 石川県金沢市広坂1-2-1 Website Wikipedia
- Myōryū-ji石川県金沢市野町1-2-12 Website Wikipedia
- D. T. Suzuki Museum Website Wikipedia
- Oyama Shrine石川県金沢市尾山町11-1 Website Wikipedia
- National Crafts Museum〒920-0963 石川県金沢市出羽町3-2 Website Wikipedia
- Kanazawa Castle Website Wikipedia
- Omicho Market Website Wikipedia
Official websites and travel guides
- Official Kanazawa website: www4.city.kanazawa.lg.jp
- Kanazawa travel guide: Wikivoyage
- Kanazawa on Wikipedia
- All Kanazawa tours and activities on Viator
Where To Stay In Kanazawa: Interactive Kanazawa Hotel Map
Staying near Kanazawa Station is convenient for arrivals, while the Korinbo and Katamachi area puts Kenroku-en, the castle and the nightlife within walking distance. Find hotels on the map below.
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