Location: Kanazawa
Top Things to do in Kanazawa
Things to do in Kanazawa, Chubu: The Best Points of Interest & Landmarks
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
2. Hakukokan
3. Kanazawa Station
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,671 reviews
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
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
5. Kenrokuen no Yukizuri
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
6. Kanazawa Castle Ishikawa Gate
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
7. Kanazawa Castle Gojukken Nagaya
8. Higashichaya Old Town
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 2,599 reviews
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
10. Omicho Market
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 3,102 reviews
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.
