# Kanazawa's top sightseeing spots

Kenroku-en, the teahouse districts and samurai houses: the Kanazawa classics recommended by the city tourist association and travel sites.

- 5 votes · 13 items
- Feb 24, 2026 · 慎吾
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## Top 10

1. **Kenroku-en** (2 · ▲2 ▼0) — One of Japan's three great gardens, a Special Place of Scenic Beauty.
2. **Kanazawa Castle Park** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — Castle grounds of the Kaga domain next to Kenroku-en.
3. **Gyokusen'inmaru Garden** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — Strolling pond garden in the castle grounds, popular when lit up at night.
4. **Higashi Chaya District** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — Preserved district of lattice-fronted teahouses.
5. **21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — Circular contemporary art museum famous for 'The Swimming Pool'.
6. **Omicho Market** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — 'Kanazawa's kitchen', popular for seafood bowls.
7. **Nagamachi Samurai District** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — Samurai residences with earthen walls and cobbled lanes.
8. **Tsuzumi Gate (Kanazawa Station)** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — Giant wooden gate inspired by a hand drum.
9. **Oyama Shrine** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — Shrine with an unusual stained-glass gate.
10. **Kazuemachi Chaya District** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — Atmospheric teahouse lane along the Asano River.
11. **Myoryu-ji (Ninja Temple)** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — Temple known for hidden stairs and trick features.
12. **Daisetsu Suzuki Museum** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — A museum commemorating the Buddhist philosopher D.T. Suzuki. The \`\`Water Mirror Garden'' designed by Yoshio Taniguchi is famous.
13. **Nishi Chaya District** (-1 · ▲0 ▼1) — Quieter teahouse district than Higashi.

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