Title: Visit Hokuriku: Best of Hokuriku Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.com [Hotels in Hokuriku](https://expedia.com/Hokuriku-Hotels.d3000655776.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Hokuriku](https://expedia.com/Hokuriku-Vacation-Rentals.d3000655776.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Hokuriku](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Hokuriku.d3000655776.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Hokuriku](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Hokuriku.d3000655776.Car-Rental-Guide)[Hokuriku Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Hokuriku.d3000655776.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Hokuriku ## Travel Guide ![Kanazawa Castle Park in Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan. a famous historic site.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000655776/d6cd8778-b473-4f76-9fb5-371775e854dd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kanazawa Castle Park in Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan. a famous historic site.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000655776/d6cd8778-b473-4f76-9fb5-371775e854dd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![A semi-panoramic view of the northern part of Fukui prefecture, from the top of Mt. Murakuni in Echizen, Fukui. Taken with an iPhone 3G, 10 photos stiched together using GIMP](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6347587/e1159908-be3f-4318-9f88-88b0a67ae315.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![五智国分寺 本堂](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6056288/54d3b812-e107-4156-9f6f-fde81e1ba4e2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![常願寺川と芳見橋 - Yoshimi Bridge at Joganji River](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000750683/9a37759f-2491-4cf8-a493-f0a92825cf3a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Hokuriku Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in Hokuriku ![Historical street at Higashichaya district, Kanazawa, Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/939456252218863616/5d3d51b6-d223-455a-b335-604eed3d534c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown Kanazawa If you're spending some time in Downtown Kanazawa, Kanazawa Castle Park and Kanazawa Castle are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.com/Kanazawa-Downtown-Kanazawa.dx939456252218863616) ![Awarayunomachi station right before sunset. #awara #Awaraonsen #awarayunomachi #Japan #onsen #Japan #sunset #Trainstation](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6140996/d5ee205c-5156-4211-b138-74eaddb1df5e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Onsen While visiting Onsen, you might make a stop by sights like Awara Hot Spring and Fujino Genkuro Memorial Hall. [](https://expedia.com/Fukui-Onsen.dx553248635976008399) ![Bandai Bridge](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1818/ab75ad8c-49e3-42be-a5d4-13f8bf6c6071.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Chuo Ward 4.5/5(2 area reviews) Explore Furumachi-dori, Honcho-dori, and Ninjo-Yokocho Shopping Malls, or visit attractions like Niigata City History Museum and Hakusan Park. Convenient transport options include Jōetsu Shinkansen and Niigata City Loop Bus. [](https://expedia.com/Niigata-Chuo-Ward.dx553248635991220116) ![Light up in Kenrokuen Garden at night in Kanazawa, Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635945573180/c10d9518-30d5-4691-9d9d-840f32b8c23a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Kanazawa-Katamachi.dx553248635945573180) ![Nagamachi Bukeyashiki 2 , Ishikawa Prefecture,Nagamachi,Japan February 2016](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976007892/d81eb4df-8a61-4a76-8a27-f430c7e9b5bb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Korinbo 4.5/5(7 area reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.com/Kanazawa-Korinbo.dx553248635976007892) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Muikamachi While Muikamachi might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Joetsu International Ski Area and Muikamachi Onsen. [](https://expedia.com/Minamiuonuma-Muikamachi.dx553248635976008631) [See our Where To Stay guide](https://expedia.com/Hokuriku.dx3000655776.Where-To-Stay?rfrr=TG.LP.Dest.Neighborhoods) - Hokuriku Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Hokuriku ![SOKI KANAZAWA](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83820000/83815500/83815447/w2868h1620x11y0-d9a865e5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### SOKI KANAZAWA 2-1 Fukuromachi Kanazawa Ishikawa $77 nightly $85 total Feb 19 - Feb 20 Book a stay at this spa hotel in Kanazawa. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,025 reviews) Staff were super friendly, the public bath was always clean and empty between 5am-6am, the room was cozy and cute. The breakfast was great, I really liked the salted fish I got on my second day, the staff there were friendly too. Reviewed on Jan 29, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F19%2F2026&endDate=2%2F20%2F2026&selected=83815447&PinnedHotelID=83815447&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000655776) ![Hotel Forza Kanazawa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38410000/38401000/38400998/b98170ec_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Forza Kanazawa 2-10 Yasuecho Kanazawa Ishikawa $27 nightly $30 total Mar 3 - Mar 4 Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Kanazawa. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (829 reviews) Great location close to Omicho market. Room was clean and spacious, beds comfortable, Japanese bed robes, fancy toilet, separate shower, good hot water pressure. Hallways were strangely quite dark. We were offered a welcome drink which was appreciated. There is also a free coffee machine in the lobby. ... Reviewed on Feb 4, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F3%2F2026&endDate=3%2F4%2F2026&selected=38400998&PinnedHotelID=38400998&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000655776) ![Tokyu Stay Kanazawa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38780000/38778300/38778247/909a50f1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Tokyu Stay Kanazawa 4-50 Minamicho Kanazawa Ishikawa $59 nightly $65 total Mar 2 - Mar 3 Stay at this hotel in Kanazawa. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and in-room massages. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (685 reviews) Excellent staff. Clean room, convenient, good location. We booked a standard room and the size was quite spacious. Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F2%2F2026&endDate=3%2F3%2F2026&selected=38778247&PinnedHotelID=38778247&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000655776) [See all 1,358 properties in Hokuriku](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=2%2F9%2F2026&endDate=2%2F10%2F2026®ionId=3000655776) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![NEON HOTEL](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55990000/55983500/55983475/0666079b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### NEON HOTEL 10-6 Kasaichimachi Kanazawa Ishikawa Stay at this aparthotel in Kanazawa. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Omicho Market and Kenrokuen Garden are ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (53 reviews) Friendly helpful staff. 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It is near the rail track but sound proofing is good (Although you can still hear them) Reviewed on Dec 24, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Kanazawa-Hotels-INOVA-Kanazawaekimae-Hotel-Suite.h22938381.Hotel-Information) ![Rivre Housai](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107190000/107188500/107188414/eb2dd429_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Rivre Housai 2-chome-9-18 Kanazawa Ishikawa Stay at this apartment in Kanazawa. Enjoy free WiFi, slippers, and climate control. Popular attractions Omicho Market and Kenrokuen Garden are located ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (43 reviews) Clean room and fast in replying. Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Kanazawa-Hotels-Rivre-Housai.h107188414.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Hokuriku](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=3000655776&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. 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Discover the area's hot springs and mountain views. [](https://expedia.com/Kagura-Ski-Resort-Yuzawa.d553248621532775577.Vacation-Attraction) ![Fukui dinosaur museum. #dinosaur #Fukui #Japan #福井 #museum ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6343773/8fcf33ae-6dbf-46ca-b264-c7ba6a970c43.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum during your travels in Katsuyama. Discover the area's mountain views and temples. [](https://expedia.com/Fukui-Prefectural-Dinosaur-Museum-Katsuyama.d553248621532772955.Vacation-Attraction) ![Omicho Market which includes street scenes and night scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526921389/81f37353-f0aa-49b6-9da7-4f42952dfa55.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Omicho Market Watch fishmongers at work, sample coastal delicacies from the Ishikawa prefecture and shop for local fruits and flowers at this 300-year-old market. [](https://expedia.com/Omicho-Market-Downtown-Kanazawa.d553248621526921389.Vacation-Attraction) ![スキー場のゴンドラ・ロープウェイ（Ski resort gondola lift）](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532775614/d0de0cf5-5dd5-4c7b-b38f-a37ede7cb02d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Maiko Snow Resort Hit the slopes in Minamiuonuma with a visit to Maiko Snow Resort. Make time to visit the temples and spas while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Maiko-Snow-Resort-Maiko.d553248621532775614.Vacation-Attraction) ![Kanazawa showing a lake or waterhole and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6102732/ed38199c-0766-45c7-95e3-1b89bee44d8f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Kenrokuen-Garden-Downtown-Kanazawa.d6102732.Vacation-Attraction) ![Kaga_YamashiroOnsen_553248621563235458_02](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621563235458/a1909949-4ee3-4b28-865c-748354be2a72.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Yamashiro Onsen You can take time to visit Yamashiro Onsen during your travels to Kaga. Discover the area's hot springs and spas. [](https://expedia.com/Yamashiro-Onsen-Kaga.d553248621563235458.Vacation-Attraction) ## Cities near Hokuriku ![Adobe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1818/13c61797-ebd4-4821-bec2-ca5ef1bbbeb7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Niigata ![那谷寺9](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1862/247cdd2c-b1de-42f9-b6bc-123fbbb698d1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0) by [baggio4ever](https://www.panoramio.com/user/4731037?with_photo_id=43715038) ([Creative Commons Attribution 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0)) ### Komatsu ![Nagamachi Samurai District which includes a sunset and night scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635962289150/08f4f675-6d98-4bcc-bada-9578d0499bda.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Kanazawa ![郡上八幡城](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179183/463d74af-bccc-4882-ac0a-956f8eac03c6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Gujo - Cities near Hokuriku - Places of interest [Niigata](https://expedia.com/Niigata.dx1818)[Komatsu](https://expedia.com/Komatsu.dx1862)[Kanazawa](https://expedia.com/Kanazawa.dx9299)[Gujo](https://expedia.com/Gujo.dx179183)[Nagaoka](https://expedia.com/Nagaoka.dx179212)[Hakuba](https://expedia.com/Hakuba.dx602177)[Takayama](https://expedia.com/Takayama.dx6048192)[Minakami](https://expedia.com/Minakami.dx6053597)[Obama](https://expedia.com/Obama.dx6054063)[Joetsu](https://expedia.com/Joetsu.dx6056288)[Wajima](https://expedia.com/Wajima.dx6060215)[Kaga](https://expedia.com/Kaga.dx6069944)[Nagano](https://expedia.com/Nagano.dx6127975)[Nakanojo](https://expedia.com/Nakanojo.dx6129217)[Myoko](https://expedia.com/Myoko.dx6131089)[Yuzawa](https://expedia.com/Yuzawa.dx6131092)[Tonami](https://expedia.com/Tonami.dx6139265)[Takaoka](https://expedia.com/Takaoka.dx6139266)[Uozu](https://expedia.com/Uozu.dx6139267)[Toyama](https://expedia.com/Toyama.dx6139377)[Tsubame](https://expedia.com/Tsubame.dx6139410)[Sanjo](https://expedia.com/Sanjo.dx6139411)[Murakami](https://expedia.com/Murakami.dx6139570)[Tsuruoka](https://expedia.com/Tsuruoka.dx6139812)[Awara](https://expedia.com/Awara.dx6140996) - 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