Hotels in Kanazawa, Japan

Kanazawa overview

Kanazawa is a friendly locale unique for its rich culture and historical sites, and known for its art and museums. You'll enjoy Kanazawa's gardens, hot springs, and castle. Take in some of the area's local culture at Izumi Kyoka Museum and Ashigaru Shiryokan Museum. Local sights like Ishikawa Ongakudo and Motenashi Dome are worth a visit. Whatever you're into, Kanazawa has something for you.

Where to stay in Kanazawa

Whether you're planning to stay for a night or for the week, the area around Kanazawa has accommodations to fit every need. Search for hotels in Kanazawa with Hotels.com by checking our online map. Our maps display the areas and neighborhoods around all Kanazawa hotels so you can see how close you are from landmarks and attractions, and then refine your search within the larger area. The best Kanazawa hotel deals are here with our lowest price guarantee.

How to get to Kanazawa

Fly in to Komatsu (KMQ), 17.8 mi (28.7 km) from downtown Kanazawa. Toyama (TOY) is the next closest major airport, 30.4 mi (48.9 km) away. Kanazawa Station is the closest train station.

What to see around Kanazawa

Fun outdoor activities are on hand along with these attractions:

• • Traditional Papercraft Museum
• • Ranjyo Forest
• • Kanaya-cho Street

Known for its gardens, the area's attractions include:

• • Gyokusen-en Garden
• • Utatsuyama Iris Garden
• • Tonami Tulip Park

Art and museums stand out with top cultural places to visit like:

• • Izumi Kyoka Museum
• • Ashigaru Shiryokan Museum
• • Nagamachi Yuzen Kan
• • Kanazawa Phonograph Museum
• • Ishikawa Confectionery Culture Centre

Memorable for its castle, historical sites, and these top landmarks to visit:

• • Nomura Samurai House
• • Terashima Kurando Samurai Villa
• • Gojikken Nagaya
• • Ochaya Shima
• • Kanazawa Castle

Some recommended attractions include:

• • Ishikawa Ongakudo
• • Motenashi Dome
• • Omicho Market
• • Oyama Shrine
• • Kanazawa Kutani Museum

When to visit Kanazawa

Wondering when's the best time to visit? Here are seasonal norms to help you plan your trip:

Seasonal temperature averages

• January-March: 57°F day, 33°F night
• April-June: 80°F day, 43°F night
• July-September: 89°F day, 60°F night
• October-December: 74°F day, 36°F night

Seasonal rainfall averages

• January-March: 0.35 inches
• April-June: 0.35 inches
• July-September: 0.47 inches
• October-December: 0.35 inches