Nagamachi Samurai District
Kanazawa
Visit Nagamachi Samurai District
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.
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.
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 culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Honda Koen Park
After visiting Honda Koen Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kanazawa. 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.
Things to do
Kanazawa: Family-Friendly Kimono& Yukata Experience at WARGO
From Kanazawa: Shirakawa-go, Gokayama and Wood Carving Village
Nostalgic Shirakawa-go & Kanazawa 1-Day Tour
Full Day Tour Eiheiji Buddhist Temple and Fukui City Castle Town
Kanazawa: Samurai, Matcha, Gardens and Geisha Full-Day Tour
Top hotels in Nagamachi Samurai District
SOKI KANAZAWA
"Wonderful stay at SOKI Kanazawa, great location close to the markets and everything you'd want. The rooms are clean and very comfortable, the staff friendly and helpful with any questions."
Reviewed on Jun 11, 2026
Tokyu Stay Kanazawa
"Excellent. Staff was so nice!"
Reviewed on Jun 7, 2026
Hotel Forza Kanazawa
"What a great hotel in Kanazawa ! Our plans were changed at the last minute due onto a typhoon directly hitting Okinawa where we were supposed to stay for 6 nights and we ended up in Kanazawa for 6 nights instead. We really loved the location of this hotel, everything is walkable it’s very close to ..."
Reviewed on Jun 11, 2026
Mitsui Garden Hotel Kanazawa
"Great location with easy access to the Kanazawa castle park"
Reviewed on Jun 11, 2026
Hyatt Centric Kanazawa
"Food is a bit pricey but everything is good !"
Reviewed on Jun 8, 2026
THE HOTEL SANRAKU KANAZAWA
"The hotel is extremely comfortable and very conveniently located. Everything was lovely, and especially the breakfast buffet!"
Reviewed on Jun 7, 2026
Where to stay in Nagamachi Samurai District
Downtown Kanazawa
If you're spending some time in Downtown Kanazawa, Kanazawa Castle Park and Kanazawa Castle are top sights worth seeing.
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 Shinise Memorial Hall and Nomura Samurai House.
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 Shinise Memorial Hall and Nomura Samurai House.
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.
Hirooka
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Hirooka and surrounding area, you can visit Ishikawa Ongakudo and Omicho Market.
