What's Downtown Kanazawa Like?
If you want to find the perfect part of the city to explore, consider Downtown Kanazawa. Learn about local heritage at landmarks like Kanazawa Castle and Oyama Shrine. There's plenty more to see, including Kanazawa Castle Park and Kenrokuen Garden.
How to Get to Downtown Kanazawa
Flying to:
- Komatsu Airport (KMQ), 17.8 mi (28.6 km) from Downtown Kanazawa
- Toyama Airport (TOY), 29.9 mi (48.1 km) from Downtown Kanazawa
Things to See and Do in and around Downtown Kanazawa
What to See in Downtown Kanazawa
- Kanazawa Castle Park
- Kanazawa Castle
- Oyama Shrine
- Terashima Kurando Samurai Villa
- Kazuemachi Chaya District
Things to Do in Downtown Kanazawa
- Kenrokuen Garden
- Omicho Market
- 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art
- Ishikawa Prefecture Noh Theater
- Shiinoki Cultural Complex
Other Popular Downtown Kanazawa Attractions
- Gojikken Nagaya
- Kanazawa Noh Museum
- Ohi Pottery Museum
- Kanazawa Phonograph Museum
- Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Art
When Is the Best Time to Visit Kanazawa?
- Hottest months: August, July, September, June (average 74°F)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 40°F)
- Rainiest months: July, September, August, December (average 11 inches of rainfall)