Katamachi Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Omicho Market
During your visit to Kanazawa, you can do some window-shopping at Omicho Market. Amble around this culturally rich area's gardens or experience its museums.
Kenrokuen Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Kenrokuen Garden, a lovely green space in Kanazawa. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its shops.
21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art
You can study the exhibits at 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Nagamachi District. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Kanazawa Yasue Gold Leaf Museum
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.
Kanazawa Castle
You can find out about the history of Kanazawa when you stop by Kanazawa Castle. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its shops.
Oyama Shrine
You can find out about the history of Kanazawa when you stop by Oyama Shrine. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Activities
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Kanazawa Private Customizable Full Day Tour
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Kanazawa Private Customizable Half Day Tour
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Other neighbourhoods around Katamachi
Korinbo
Korinbo might not have many top sights, but Nomura Samurai House and Oyama Shrine are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Nagamachi Samurai District
If you're spending some time in Nagamachi Samurai District, Nomura Samurai House and Ashigaru Shiryokan Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Higashiyama-Higashi
You'll enjoy the museums and shopping in Higashiyama-Higashi. You might want to make time for a stop at Higashi Chaya District or Ochaya Shima.
Higashiyama
You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Higashiyama. You might want to make time for a stop at Kanazawa Yasue Gold Leaf Museum or Higashi Chaya District.
Hirooka
Though Hirooka may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Omicho Market and Ashigaru Shiryokan Museum.