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 walkable 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.
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.
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/c5578597-a7c4-4ad0-af60-20af1cdb2b25.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Departing from Takayama [Regular sightseeing bus] World Heritage Sites Shirakawago and Gokayama Ainokura
Nostalgic Shirakawa-go & Kanazawa 1-Day Tour
From Kanazawa: Shirakawa-go, Gokayama and Wood Carving Village
Top hotels in Hirooka
Hyatt Centric Kanazawa
"Location: Perfect. Located at the train station which made arrival and departure convenient. Easy walk to all city attractions. Also located next to the pick up location for many bus tours to area outside the city. Hotel: Very nice. Good gym, nice roof top lounge. Staff: Very nice and helpful. Room: ..."
Reviewed on 18 May, 2026
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kanazawa-eki Nishiguchi
"Great location and good price."
Reviewed on 21 May, 2026
Hyatt House Kanazawa
"Wonderful hotel. Great location"
Reviewed on 12 May, 2026
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kanazawa Miyabi
APA Hotel Kanazawa Ekimae
"Amenities are good, polite and helpful staff."
Reviewed on 17 May, 2026
Hotel Vista Kanazawa
"standard room. pricey for what it is."
Reviewed on 17 May, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Hirooka
Nagamachi Samurai District
If you're spending some time in Nagamachi Samurai District, Nomura Samurai House and Ashigaru Shiryokan Museum 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 Shiinoki Cultural Complex 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 Tokuda Shusei Kinenkan Museum.
