Katamachi
Kanazawa

Popular places to visit

Omicho Market
You can enjoy some retail therapy when you visit Omicho Market, a popular shopping spot in Kanazawa. 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 culturally rich 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.

21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art
You can browse the exhibits at 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to 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.

Oyama Shrine
You can find out about the history of Kanazawa with a visit to Oyama Shrine. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Things to do

Kanazawa Like a Local: Customized Private Tour

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Kanazawa Private 3 Hour Bar Hopping Tour with Local Guide

Takayama, Shirakawago & Kanazawa 3 - Day Tour

Kanazawa Private Customizable Half Day Tour
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Other neighbourhoods around Katamachi

Korinbo
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 Oyama Shrine.

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.

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
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.
Hirooka
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Hirooka and surrounding area, you can visit Omicho Market and Ishikawa Ongakudo.