Things to do in Kanazawa, Chubu: The Best Points of Interest & Landmarks

August 24, 2021 Matilde Konrad

Kanazawa (金沢市, Kanazawa-shi) is a city located in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2018, the city had an estimated population of 466,029 in 203,271 households, and a population density of 290 persons per km². The total area of the city was 468.64 square kilometres (180.94 sq mi). It is the capital of Ishikawa Prefecture.
Restaurants in Kanazawa

1. Seisonkaku Villa

1-2 Kenroku-machi, Kanazawa 920-0936 Ishikawa Prefecture +81 76-221-0580 http://www.seisonkaku.com/
Excellent
46%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 203 reviews

Seisonkaku Villa

2. Hakukokan

2-1-1 Morito, Kanazawa 921-8061 Ishikawa Prefecture +81 76-240-8911 http://kanazawa.hakuichi.co.jp/shop/hakukoukan
Excellent
48%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 33 reviews

Hakukokan

3. Kanazawa Station

1-1 Kinoshinbomachi, Kanazawa 920-0858 Ishikawa Prefecture +81 76-262-7605 http://www.jr-odekake.net/eki/top.php?id=0541449
Excellent
41%
Good
47%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,671 reviews

Kanazawa Station

Reviewed By DGandJudy - Ann Arbor, United States

The new Kanazawa station, built for the coming of the Shinkansen bullet trains in 2014, is great - has every amenity you could want, and is small enough to be easily negotiated. Be sure to stop by the Tourist Information Center, staffed by knowledgeable and friendly Good Will Guides volunteers, before setting out into the city. The east entrance (shown in the picture) is a striking combination of the old and new, with the traditional wooden torii gate juxtaposed in front of the ultramodern station building; the water clock (behind the photographer) is a fun place for photos.

4. Karasaki Pine Tree

1 Kenrokumachi, Kanazawa 920-0936 Ishikawa Prefecture +81 76-234-3800 [email protected] http://www.pref.ishikawa.jp/siro-niwa/kenrokuen/point.html
Excellent
43%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 7 reviews

Karasaki Pine Tree

5. Kenrokuen no Yukizuri

1 Kenrokumachi Kenrokuen, Kanazawa 920-0936 Ishikawa Prefecture +81 76-234-3800 [email protected] http://www.pref.ishikawa.jp/siro-niwa/new/ivent/yukituri.htm
Excellent
29%
Good
71%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 7 reviews

Kenrokuen no Yukizuri

6. Kanazawa Castle Ishikawa Gate

1-1 Marunouchi Kanazawa Castle, Kanazawa 920-0937 Ishikawa Prefecture +81 76-234-3800 [email protected] https://www.kanazawa-kankoukyoukai.or.jp/spot/detail_10059.html
Excellent
42%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 12 reviews

Kanazawa Castle Ishikawa Gate

7. Kanazawa Castle Gojukken Nagaya

1-1 Marunouchi Kanazawa Castle Park, Kanazawa 920-0937 Ishikawa Prefecture +81 76-234-3800 http://www.pref.ishikawa.jp/siro-niwa/kanazawajou/facility/index.html
Excellent
40%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 10 reviews

Kanazawa Castle  Gojukken Nagaya

8. Higashichaya Old Town

1 Higashiyama, Kanazawa 920-0831 Ishikawa Prefecture +81 76-220-2194 https://www.kanazawa-kankoukyoukai.or.jp/spot/detail_10212.html
Excellent
31%
Good
49%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 2,599 reviews

Higashichaya Old Town

Reviewed By WarnerL_12 - Pasadena, United States

Kanazawa is one of few cities spared by bombing in WWII and the buildings are originals going back into the Edo Period; this is one of the neighborhoods that shows that history. It is must see when in the city.

9. Kazuemachi Tea House Street

Kazuemachi, Kanazawa 920-0902 Ishikawa Prefecture
Excellent
25%
Good
54%
Satisfactory
19%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 297 reviews

Kazuemachi Tea House Street

10. Omicho Market

50 Kamiomicho, Kanazawa 920-0905 Ishikawa Prefecture +81 76-231-1462 [email protected] http://ohmicho-ichiba.com/
Excellent
29%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
23%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 3,102 reviews

Omicho Market

Open: 8 am to 6 pm (varying with each store) - Closed: holidays; Jan. 1 to 4; and around Aug. 15

Reviewed By JnJapan

The main floor is almost always filled with shoppers looking to buy fresh seafood or try out the restaurants. The shops also offer fresh produce, dried goods, and even clothes. The second floor has many more restaurants and they're often busy, so try to come as soon as they open or wait until the lunch rush is over to get a decent seat. For families--the third floor has a free indoor play area for children, which is open to everyone, even out-of-town travelers. Take the elevator in front of おしゃれなbookcafe to the third floor and enter the doors to your right. Here you'll find the play area. They have a family-friendly bathroom where you can change kids' diapers if needed. Across the road is M'za, which is a big department store with lots of stores and goods. The top floor is a food market with stalls. Not sure if it's closed due to COVID.

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