Popular places to visit
Omicho Market
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.
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.
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 walkable 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
After visiting Oyama Shrine, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kanazawa. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Things to do
From Kanazawa: Shirakawa-go, Gokayama and Wood Carving Village
Shirakawa-go from Takayama/Nagoya One day Bus ticket
Nostalgic Shirakawa-go & Kanazawa 1-Day Tour
Kanazawa:Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO
Full Day Tour Eiheiji Buddhist Temple and Fukui City Castle Town
Kanazawa: Samurai, Matcha, Gardens and Geisha Full-Day Tour
Top hotels in Hirooka
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kanazawa Miyabi
Excellent hotel.
Reviewed on Dec 14, 2025
Hyatt Centric Kanazawa
Really spacious room, good amenities, staff 1A, breakfast was amazing, conveniently located.
Reviewed on Dec 12, 2025
Hyatt House Kanazawa
LOVED this hotel. Great breakfast, happy hours with sake tastings, and the spacious rooms were excellent. The staff was so kind, friendly, and helpful.
Reviewed on Nov 27, 2025
Hotel Mystays Premier Kanazawa
On the other side of Kanazawa Station, if provides a much quieter vibe but also being very close to the station. Because of its proximity to the station you have access to all you really need.
Reviewed on Dec 7, 2025
APA Hotel Kanazawa Ekimae
Everything is good
Reviewed on Dec 2, 2025
Smile Hotel Kanazawa Nishiguchi Ekimae
We had a wonderful time at Smile Hotel Kanazawa, the room was incredibly spacious and very close to the station.
Reviewed on Dec 7, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Hirooka
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.
Downtown Kanazawa
If you're spending some time in Downtown Kanazawa, Kanazawa Castle Park and Kanazawa Castle are top sights worth seeing.
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 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art.
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 Ochaya Shima.
