Kanazawa's top sightseeing spots
The top 3 according to 5 votes from people: Kenroku-en · Kanazawa Castle Park · Gyokusen'inmaru Garden. (Updated Jun 3, 2026.)
Kenroku-en, the teahouse districts and samurai houses: the Kanazawa classics recommended by the city tourist association and travel sites.
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Top 10
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1
Kenroku-en
One of Japan's three great gardens, a Special Place of Scenic Beauty.
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2
Kanazawa Castle Park
Castle grounds of the Kaga domain next to Kenroku-en.
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3
Gyokusen'inmaru Garden
Strolling pond garden in the castle grounds, popular when lit up at night.
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4
Higashi Chaya District
Preserved district of lattice-fronted teahouses.
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5
21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art
Circular contemporary art museum famous for 'The Swimming Pool'.
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6
Omicho Market
'Kanazawa's kitchen', popular for seafood bowls.
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7
Nagamachi Samurai District
Samurai residences with earthen walls and cobbled lanes.
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8
Tsuzumi Gate (Kanazawa Station)
Giant wooden gate inspired by a hand drum.
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9
Oyama Shrine
Shrine with an unusual stained-glass gate.
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10
Kazuemachi Chaya District
Atmospheric teahouse lane along the Asano River.
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11
Myoryu-ji (Ninja Temple)
Temple known for hidden stairs and trick features.
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12
Daisetsu Suzuki Museum
A museum commemorating the Buddhist philosopher D.T. Suzuki. The ``Water Mirror Garden'' designed by Yoshio Taniguchi is famous.
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13
Nishi Chaya District
Quieter teahouse district than Higashi.
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Comments (7)
21世紀美術館のスイミング・プール、面白い。
妙立寺（忍者寺）は予約必須。
鼓門、駅を出た瞬間に感動した。
ひがし茶屋街で金箔ソフト食べた！
鈴木大拙館も入れてほしい。静かで素敵な場所。
近江町市場で海鮮丼、朝から幸せ。
兼六園の雪吊り、冬に行くのがおすすめ。