What to do in Kanazawa

Activities, attractions and tours
Kanazawa

Kanazawa Attractions

Let Expedia help you experience the best that Kanazawa has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Activities and Tours

Kanazawa is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Kanazawa to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights.

Kanazawa Attractions

Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Kanazawa.

Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Kanazawa attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.


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Cinemonde which includes interior views and signage

Korinbo

5/5(2 area reviews)

While Korinbo might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Shinise Memorial Hall and Nomura Samurai House.

Korinbo
Higashiyama Higashi Chaya District

Higashiyama

5/5(1 area review)

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.

Higashiyama
Nagamachi Samurai District which includes a sunset and night scenes

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.

Nagamachi Samurai District
Higashiyama Higashi Chaya District showing street scenes

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.

Higashiyama-Higashi

Day trip destinations from Kanazawa