Higashiyama

Kanazawa

A traditional building with wooden beams and a tiled roof, surrounded by lush greenery and vibrant pink flowers.
A traditional Japanese street with wooden buildings, a tree-lined walkway, and people walking.
A traditional Japanese building with a tiled roof, stone lanterns, and wooden fences.
A jewelry display with necklaces, earrings, and a wooden jewelry box.
Three hanging paper lanterns in a blue-lit room.

Stay near popular Higashiyama attractions

Kanazawa Yasue Gold Leaf Museum

7.6/10 (181 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

Picture 28 for Activity Kanazawa: Family-Friendly Kimono& Yukata Experience at WARGO

Kanazawa: Family-Friendly Kimono& Yukata Experience at WARGO

$31
per adult
Kanazawa: Family-Friendly Kimono& Yukata Experience at WARGO
Try Mindful Calligraphy Near Kanazawa's Ninja Temple

Try Mindful Calligraphy Near Kanazawa's Ninja Temple

$49
per adult
Try Mindful Calligraphy Near Kanazawa's Ninja Temple
Shirakawago and Kanazawa from Kanazawa

Shirakawago and Kanazawa from Kanazawa

$79
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Shirakawago and Kanazawa from Kanazawa
Shirakawago and Kanazawa from Tokyo

Shirakawago and Kanazawa from Tokyo

$89
per adult
Shirakawago and Kanazawa from Tokyo
Kanazawa Castle and Samurai History Walking Tour

Kanazawa: Castle & Samurai History Walking Tour

$54
per adult
Kanazawa: Castle & Samurai History Walking Tour
[SAMURAI & GEISHA] Kanazawa Guided Walking Tour + Photo Shooting

[SAMURAI & GEISHA] Kanazawa Guided Walking Tour + Photo Shooting

$40
per adult
[SAMURAI & GEISHA] Kanazawa Guided Walking Tour + Photo Shooting
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A narrow street flanked by traditional wooden buildings with tiled roofs.

Downtown Kanazawa

If you're spending some time in Downtown Kanazawa, Kanazawa Castle and Kenrokuen Garden are top sights worth seeing.

A night view of a park with illuminated structures resembling trees and a gravel path.

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.

A narrow snow-covered alley flanked by traditional buildings with straw-roofed structures.

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.

A traditional Japanese garden with pine trees, a stone lantern, and a bamboo fence.

Honmachi

While Honmachi isn't home to many top sights, Ishikawa Ongakudo and Omicho Market are some notable places to visit nearby.

A large red metal structure with a geometric design, possibly a modern architectural landmark.

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.

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