Showamachi
Kanazawa
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Kanazawa: Family-Friendly Kimono& Yukata Experience at WARGO
From Kanazawa: Shirakawa-go, Gokayama and Wood Carving Village
Shirakawago Takayama and Gujo Hachiman Day Tour from Nagoya
Nostalgic Shirakawa-go & Kanazawa 1-Day Tour
Full Day Tour Eiheiji Buddhist Temple and Fukui City Castle Town
Top hotels in Showamachi
ANA Crowne Plaza Kanazawa by IHG
"Fantastic location, helpful staff, pleasant room."
Reviewed on May 24, 2026
Hotel Route Inn Kanazawa Ekimae
"Location , breakfast, service , profesional staff exelent"
Reviewed on May 21, 2026
Toyoko Inn Kanazawa Station Higashi
"The person who helped me check in was amazing. Hope to see her again when I’m back in Kanazawa."
Reviewed on May 16, 2026
SOKI KANAZAWA
"The hotel is in a great location, just across the market, near to every major sight to be visited and near to lots of shopping. The breakfast needs to be reserved and therefore is not convenient unless you do it way in advance."
Reviewed on May 29, 2026
Hotel Forza Kanazawa
"Hotel was in a quiet location. Walkable distance from the station. Beds were very comfortable and the bathroom was a great size! The washing machines on level 2 were very helpful."
Reviewed on May 31, 2026
Tokyu Stay Kanazawa
"Hotel's location is very central. The coffee, tea machine at the lobby is a wonderful ammenity. Will stay here again."
Reviewed on May 31, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Showamachi
Honmachi
While Honmachi isn't home to many top sights, Ishikawa Ongakudo and Omicho Market are some notable places to visit nearby.
Samegai-cho
While Samegai-cho might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Ishikawa Ongakudo and Omicho Market.
Hosai
Though Hosai might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Ishikawa Ongakudo and Omicho Market.
Nagata Machi
Though Nagata Machi might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Ishikawa Ongakudo and Omicho Market.
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.
Nagata
While Nagata isn't home to many top sights, Ishikawa Ongakudo and Omicho Market are some notable places to visit nearby.
