Title: Visit Hokuriku: Best of Hokuriku Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Hokuriku](https://expedia.ca/Hokuriku-Hotels.d3000655776.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Hokuriku](https://expedia.ca/Hokuriku-Vacation-Rentals.d3000655776.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Hokuriku](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Hokuriku.d3000655776.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Hokuriku Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Hokuriku.d3000655776.Car-Rental-Guide)[Hokuriku Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Hokuriku.d3000655776.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Hokuriku ## Travel Guide ![Kanazawa Castle Park in Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan. a famous historic site.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000655776/d6cd8778-b473-4f76-9fb5-371775e854dd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kanazawa Castle Park in Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan. a famous historic site.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000655776/d6cd8778-b473-4f76-9fb5-371775e854dd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![A semi-panoramic view of the northern part of Fukui prefecture, from the top of Mt. Murakuni in Echizen, Fukui. Taken with an iPhone 3G, 10 photos stiched together using GIMP](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6347587/e1159908-be3f-4318-9f88-88b0a67ae315.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![五智国分寺 本堂](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6056288/54d3b812-e107-4156-9f6f-fde81e1ba4e2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![常願寺川と芳見橋 - Yoshimi Bridge at Joganji River](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000750683/9a37759f-2491-4cf8-a493-f0a92825cf3a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Hokuriku Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in Hokuriku ![Historical street at Higashichaya district, Kanazawa, Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/939456252218863616/5d3d51b6-d223-455a-b335-604eed3d534c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown Kanazawa If you're spending some time in Downtown Kanazawa, Kanazawa Castle Park and Kanazawa Castle are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.ca/Kanazawa-Downtown-Kanazawa.dx939456252218863616) ![Awarayunomachi station right before sunset. #awara #Awaraonsen #awarayunomachi #Japan #onsen #Japan #sunset #Trainstation](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6140996/d5ee205c-5156-4211-b138-74eaddb1df5e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Onsen While visiting Onsen, you might make a stop by sights like Awara Hot Spring and Fujino Genkuro Memorial Hall. [](https://expedia.ca/Awara-Onsen.dx553248635976008399) ![Bandai Bridge](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1818/ab75ad8c-49e3-42be-a5d4-13f8bf6c6071.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Chuo Ward Explore Furumachi-dori, Honcho-dori, and Ninjo-Yokocho Shopping Malls, or visit attractions like Niigata City History Museum and Hakusan Park. Convenient transport options include Jōetsu Shinkansen and Niigata City Loop Bus. [](https://expedia.ca/Niigata-Chuo-Ward.dx553248635991220116) ![Light up in Kenrokuen Garden at night in Kanazawa, Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635945573180/c10d9518-30d5-4691-9d9d-840f32b8c23a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Katamachi While Katamachi might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Nomura Samurai House and Nishi Chaya District. [](https://expedia.ca/Kanazawa-Katamachi.dx553248635945573180) ![Nagamachi Bukeyashiki 2 , Ishikawa Prefecture,Nagamachi,Japan February 2016](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976007892/d81eb4df-8a61-4a76-8a27-f430c7e9b5bb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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 Nomura Samurai House and 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art. [](https://expedia.ca/Kanazawa-Korinbo.dx553248635976007892) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Maiko While there might not be top attractions in Maiko, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Maiko Snow Resort and Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort. [](https://expedia.ca/Minamiuonuma-Maiko.dx553248635976008295) - Hokuriku Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Hokuriku ![SOKI KANAZAWA](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83820000/83815500/83815447/w2868h1620x11y0-d9a865e5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### SOKI KANAZAWA 2-1 Fukuromachi Kanazawa Ishikawa CA $113 CA $124 total Feb 5 - Feb 6 Book a stay at this spa hotel in Kanazawa. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,025 reviews) Staff were super friendly, the public bath was always clean and empty between 5am-6am, the room was cozy and cute. The breakfast was great, I really liked the salted fish I got on my second day, the staff there were friendly too. Reviewed on Jan 29, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F02%2F2026&endDate=06%2F02%2F2026&selected=83815447&PinnedHotelID=83815447&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000655776) ![Hotel Forza Kanazawa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38410000/38401000/38400998/b98170ec_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Forza Kanazawa 2-10 Yasuecho Kanazawa Ishikawa CA $42 CA $47 total Feb 8 - Feb 9 Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Kanazawa. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (827 reviews) Good hotel right in the middle of Kanazawa. Great for solo travelers looking for a good room at a good price. Reviewed on Jan 31, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026&selected=38400998&PinnedHotelID=38400998&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000655776) ![Tokyu Stay Kanazawa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38780000/38778300/38778247/909a50f1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Tokyu Stay Kanazawa 4-50 Minamicho Kanazawa Ishikawa CA $82 CA $90 total Feb 5 - Feb 6 Stay at this hotel in Kanazawa. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and in-room massages. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (685 reviews) Excellent staff. Clean room, convenient, good location. We booked a standard room and the size was quite spacious. Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F02%2F2026&endDate=06%2F02%2F2026&selected=38778247&PinnedHotelID=38778247&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000655776) [See all 1,245 properties in Hokuriku](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=05%2F02%2F2026&endDate=06%2F02%2F2026®ionId=3000655776) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![NEON HOTEL](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55990000/55983500/55983475/0666079b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### NEON HOTEL 10-6 Kasaichimachi Kanazawa Ishikawa Stay at this aparthotel in Kanazawa. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Omicho Market and Kenrokuen Garden are ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (53 reviews) Friendly helpful staff. Amazing room at Neon hotel! Reviewed on Nov 21, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Kanazawa-Hotels-NEON-HOTEL-ISHITAYA.h55983475.Hotel-Information) ![INOVA Kanazawa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22940000/22938400/22938381/2519ec3c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### INOVA Kanazawa 368 Motogiku-cho Kanazawa Ishikawa Stay at this aparthotel in Kanazawa. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (201 reviews) Everything. Very good location, everywhere interesting is within 1k away to 2 kn away. It is near the rail track but sound proofing is good (Although you can still hear them) Reviewed on Dec 24, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Kanazawa-Hotels-INOVA-Kanazawaekimae-Hotel-Suite.h22938381.Hotel-Information) ![Rivre Housai](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107190000/107188500/107188414/eb2dd429_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Rivre Housai 2-chome-9-18 Kanazawa Ishikawa Stay at this apartment in Kanazawa. Enjoy free WiFi, slippers, and climate control. Popular attractions Omicho Market and Kenrokuen Garden are located ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (42 reviews) Clean room and fast in replying. Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Kanazawa-Hotels-Rivre-Housai.h107188414.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Hokuriku](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=3000655776&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. 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Discover the area's hot springs and mountain views. [](https://expedia.ca/Kagura-Ski-Resort-Yuzawa.d553248621532775577.Vacation-Attraction) ![Fukui dinosaur museum. #dinosaur #Fukui #Japan #福井 #museum ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6343773/8fcf33ae-6dbf-46ca-b264-c7ba6a970c43.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum during your travels in Katsuyama. Discover the area's mountain views and temples. [](https://expedia.ca/Fukui-Prefectural-Dinosaur-Museum-Fukui.d553248621532772955.Vacation-Attraction) ![Omicho Market which includes street scenes and night scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526921389/81f37353-f0aa-49b6-9da7-4f42952dfa55.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Omicho Market 4/5(22 reviews) During your visit to Kanazawa, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Omicho Market. Amble around this culturally rich area's gardens or experience its museums. [](https://expedia.ca/Omicho-Market-Downtown-Kanazawa.d553248621526921389.Vacation-Attraction) ![スキー場のゴンドラ・ロープウェイ（Ski resort gondola lift）](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532775614/d0de0cf5-5dd5-4c7b-b38f-a37ede7cb02d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Maiko Snow Resort Hit the slopes in Minamiuonuma with a visit to Maiko Snow Resort. Make time to visit the temples and spas while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Maiko-Snow-Resort-Minamiuonuma.d553248621532775614.Vacation-Attraction) ![Kanazawa showing a lake or waterhole and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6102732/ed38199c-0766-45c7-95e3-1b89bee44d8f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kenrokuen Garden 5/5(28 reviews) Explore the great outdoors at Kenrokuen Garden, a lovely green space in Kanazawa. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops. [](https://expedia.ca/Kenrokuen-Garden-Kanazawa.d6102732.Vacation-Attraction) ![Ishiuchi Maruyama, Niigata, Japan, ski resort, Jan 2023](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532775613/7711718b-e3aa-421f-868f-5041b60b1ec6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort Hit the slopes in Minamiuonuma with a visit to Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort. Take in the festivals and mountain views in the area. 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