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62°F 16°C
Jul
81°F 27°C
70°F 21°C
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84°F 28°C
71°F 21°C
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78°F 25°C
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Kenrokuen Garden
Kenrokuen Garden
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Ranked #1 of 45 Attractions in Kanazawa
4.5 of 5 stars 288 reviews
Owner description: This beautiful park contains one of the top three celebrated gardens in Japan. The name Kenrokuen literally translates to... more » Owner description: This beautiful park contains one of the top three celebrated gardens in Japan. The name Kenrokuen literally translates to “garden combining six”, referring to the six attributes all gardens should have: seclusion, antiquity, spaciousness, human ingenuity, water and scenic views. « less
Attraction type  Gardens; Parks
Distance  1.2 miles from city centre
Myoryuji - Ninja Temple
Myoryuji - Ninja Temple
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Ranked #2 of 45 Attractions in Kanazawa
4.5 of 5 stars 51 reviews
Distance  1.1 miles from city centre
21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art
21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art
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Ranked #3 of 45 Attractions in Kanazawa
4 of 5 stars 125 reviews

  The museum sits just near the Gardens, below the Castle. The building itself, designed by Tokyo architects SANAA, is worth the visit. It features works from the likes of James... more »

Attraction type  Art Galleries; Art Museums
Distance  1.0 miles from city centre
Higashichaya Old Town
Higashichaya Old Town
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Ranked #4 of 45 Attractions in Kanazawa
4 of 5 stars 104 reviews
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Lookouts; Historic Sites
Distance  1.2 miles from city centre
Omicho Market
Omicho Market
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Ranked #5 of 45 Attractions in Kanazawa
4 of 5 stars 108 reviews

Omi-cho is basically the local fish market. It has a few covered streets that are full of people from early morning until 5PM. The fish on the stalls is very nice and you can see... more »

Attraction type  Other
Distance  0.7 miles from city centre
Nagamachi District
Nagamachi District
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Ranked #6 of 45 Attractions in Kanazawa
4 of 5 stars 55 reviews
Owner description: Many samurai (Japanese warriors) used to live in this area, where remnants of that era, like several mansions, a canal and... more » Owner description: Many samurai (Japanese warriors) used to live in this area, where remnants of that era, like several mansions, a canal and private gates, still remain. « less
Attraction type  Neighbourhoods
Distance  0.5 miles from city centre
Nomura Family Samurai House
Nomura Family Samurai House
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Ranked #7 of 45 Attractions in Kanazawa
4 of 5 stars 26 reviews
Owner description: Step inside this traditional Japanese home, complete with tea-ceremony room, a small, enchanting garden, artifacts from the... more » Owner description: Step inside this traditional Japanese home, complete with tea-ceremony room, a small, enchanting garden, artifacts from the Edo period and personal belongings of the Nomura family, who lived here for 10 generations. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  0.5 miles from city centre
Shima
Shima
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Ranked #8 of 45 Attractions in Kanazawa
4.5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites; History Museums
Distance  1.3 miles from city centre
Kanazawa Castle
Kanazawa Castle
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Ranked #9 of 45 Attractions in Kanazawa
4 of 5 stars 95 reviews
All that remain of this castle, once occupied by the powerful Maeda family, are the Ishikawa Gate, a moat and stone walls.
Attraction type  Castles
Distance  0.9 miles from city centre
Gyokusen-en
Gyokusen-en
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Ranked #10 of 45 Attractions in Kanazawa
4.5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
This 300-year-old garden has a tearoom that offers a serene setting for sipping green tea and eating sweet bean cakes.
Attraction type  Gardens
Distance  1.2 miles from city centre
Kanazawa Yasue Gold Leaf Museum
Kanazawa Yasue Gold Leaf Museum
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Ranked #11 of 45 Attractions in Kanazawa
4.5 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Attraction type  Speciality Museums
Distance  0.9 miles from city centre
Seisonkaku Villa
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Ranked #12 of 45 Attractions in Kanazawa
4 of 5 stars 12 reviews
Distance  1.2 miles from city centre
Oyama Shrine
Oyama Shrine
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Ranked #13 of 45 Attractions in Kanazawa
4 of 5 stars 39 reviews
The unique entry gate for which this 1599 shrine is famous was originally part of Kanazawa Caste.
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Religious Sites
Distance  0.7 miles from city centre
Ishikawa Prefecture Noh Theater
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Ranked #14 of 45 Attractions in Kanazawa
4.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Attraction type  Theatres
Distance  1.3 miles from city centre
D. T. Suzuki Museum
D. T. Suzuki Museum
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Ranked #15 of 45 Attractions in Kanazawa
5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Attraction type  Museums
Distance  1.3 miles from city centre
Kaga Yuzen Traditional Industry Center
Kaga Yuzen Traditional Industry Center
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Ranked #16 of 45 Attractions in Kanazawa
4.5 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Attraction type  Art Galleries; Museums
Distance  1.2 miles from city centre
Ishikawa Prefectural Art Museum
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Ranked #17 of 45 Attractions in Kanazawa
4 of 5 stars 14 reviews
Owner description: Many national treasures are housed in this museum, including a precious 17th-century incense burner, scrolls, paintings and... more » Owner description: Many national treasures are housed in this museum, including a precious 17th-century incense burner, scrolls, paintings and samurai costumes. « less
Attraction type  History Museums; Art Museums
Distance  1.2 miles from city centre
Kazuemachi Tea House Street
Kazuemachi Tea House Street
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Ranked #18 of 45 Attractions in Kanazawa
4 of 5 stars 16 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Lookouts
Distance  1.1 miles from city centre
Kanazawa Port Ono Karakuri Museum
Kanazawa Port Ono Karakuri Museum
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Ranked #19 of 45 Attractions in Kanazawa
4 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Attraction type  Speciality Museums
Distance  4.0 miles from city centre
Mt. Utatsu
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Ranked #20 of 45 Attractions in Kanazawa
3.5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Attraction type  Mountains
Distance  1.9 miles from city centre
Daijoji Temple
Daijoji Temple
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Ranked #21 of 45 Attractions in Kanazawa
5 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Religious Sites
Distance  2.8 miles from city centre
Nishi Tea House Street
Nishi Tea House Street
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Ranked #22 of 45 Attractions in Kanazawa
3.5 of 5 stars 21 reviews
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  1.0 miles from city centre
Ishikawa Ongakudo
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Ranked #23 of 45 Attractions in Kanazawa
4 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Attraction type  Performances
Distance  0.5 miles from city centre
Hakuza Hikari Kura
Hakuza Hikari Kura
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Ranked #24 of 45 Attractions in Kanazawa
4 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Attraction type  Factory Tours
Distance  1.3 miles from city centre
Ishikawa Prefectural History Museum
Ishikawa Prefectural History Museum
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Ranked #25 of 45 Attractions in Kanazawa
3.5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Owner description: While adults dig into the history of the Ishikawa region, children can try on period clothes, beat drums, and try their hand... more » Owner description: While adults dig into the history of the Ishikawa region, children can try on period clothes, beat drums, and try their hand at various crafts in a hands-on room inside this stately brick building, once used to stock weapons. « less
Attraction type  History Museums
Distance  1.3 miles from city centre
Teramachi District
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Ranked #26 of 45 Attractions in Kanazawa
4 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Owner description: This temple district is most well-known for its "Ninja Temple," nicknamed ninja (Japanese spies) because of its hidden... more » Owner description: This temple district is most well-known for its "Ninja Temple," nicknamed ninja (Japanese spies) because of its hidden tunnels, secret rooms, maze of halls and stairways and other techniques to catch intruders. « less
Attraction type  Neighbourhoods
Distance  1.5 miles from city centre
Terashima Kurando Samurai Villa
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Ranked #27 of 45 Attractions in Kanazawa
4 of 5 stars 3 reviews
The 18th-century home of a brilliant young reformer.
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  1.1 miles from city centre
Kanazawa Noh Museum
Kanazawa Noh Museum
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Ranked #28 of 45 Attractions in Kanazawa
4 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  1.0 miles from city centre
Kanazawa City Ashigaru Museum
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Ranked #29 of 45 Attractions in Kanazawa
3.5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Attraction type  Museums
Distance  0.4 miles from city centre
Shinise Memorial Hall
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Ranked #30 of 45 Attractions in Kanazawa
3 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Owner description: Originally a Chinese pharmacy, this 120-year-old building has remnants of the pharmacy, a tearoom and a collection of... more » Owner description: Originally a Chinese pharmacy, this 120-year-old building has remnants of the pharmacy, a tearoom and a collection of Kanazawa crafts and tools. « less
Attraction type  Speciality Museums
Distance  0.6 miles from city centre
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