Guidebook for Kanazawa-shi
Food Scene
Kanazawa is home to a famously rich and flavorful local style of Japanese curry, usually served in a stainless steel dish, with a fried item and shredded cabbage on top, and eaten with a fork. Champion Curry is generally regarded as having been the original Kanazawa curry, and this local chain remains popular to this day. A must-try for lovers of Japanese curry!
Champion's Curry Omicho
88 青草町Kanazawa is home to a famously rich and flavorful local style of Japanese curry, usually served in a stainless steel dish, with a fried item and shredded cabbage on top, and eaten with a fork. Champion Curry is generally regarded as having been the original Kanazawa curry, and this local chain remains popular to this day. A must-try for lovers of Japanese curry!
あうん堂本舗
3-chōme-11-8 HigashiyamaLocal coffee shop
Seimenjo
46 JikkenmachiGood Udon noodles restaurant
This restaurant was listed in TripAdvisor’s “Top 30 Restaurants in Japan by International Travelers 2017”
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
香りん寿司 Kourin Sushi
79 BakuromachiThis restaurant was listed in TripAdvisor’s “Top 30 Restaurants in Japan by International Travelers 2017”
This restaurant was listed in TripAdvisor’s “Top 30 Restaurants in Japan by International Travelers 2017”!
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fuwari
2-chōme-6-57 OwarichōThis restaurant was listed in TripAdvisor’s “Top 30 Restaurants in Japan by International Travelers 2017”!
This restaurant serves modern takes on traditional Japanese cuisine, and their incredible ratings on TripAdvisor are a testament to the quality. The staff is friendly and can speak English. About five minutes from the apartment. https://tabelog.com/ishikawa/A1701/A170101/17009548/
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
PLAT HOME Kanazawa Kitchen
1-chōme-3-4 HikosomachiThis restaurant serves modern takes on traditional Japanese cuisine, and their incredible ratings on TripAdvisor are a testament to the quality. The staff is friendly and can speak English. About five minutes from the apartment. https://tabelog.com/ishikawa/A1701/A170101/17009548/
A conveyor belt sushi restaurant in Omicho Market. They usually get pretty crowded during lunchtime (especially on weekends). https://tabelog.com/ishikawa/A1701/A170101/17000822/
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
かいてん寿し大倉
38 ShimotsutsumichōA conveyor belt sushi restaurant in Omicho Market. They usually get pretty crowded during lunchtime (especially on weekends). https://tabelog.com/ishikawa/A1701/A170101/17000822/
Bistro ryomon
1-chōme-23-6 Higashiyama静かな雰囲気のビストロ。 肉料理やパスタなど、おいしいメニューばかり。
Drinks & Nightlife
長屋Ｂａｒ
1-chōme-8-26 HikosomachiGood bar with Japanese architecture.
Oriental Brewing
3-chōme-2-22 HigashiyamaKanazawa's craft beer brewery
Sightseeing
Samurai's House: The Old Site of Me. Kurando Terashima's House
The Old Site of Mr. Kurando Terashima's House
10-3 ŌtemachiSamurai's House: The Old Site of Me. Kurando Terashima's House
One of the famous Chaya district in Kanazawa
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Distrito de Higashiyama Higashi Chaya
1 Chome-13 HigashiyamaOne of the famous Chaya district in Kanazawa
Parks & Nature
Kanazawa Castle Park
1-1 MarunouchiOriginally built centuries ago, Kenrokuen is widely regarded as one of the finest traditional Japanese gardens in the country. Regular admission is inexpensive, or even free if you go very early in the morning (the hours vary by season, starting as early as 4:00 or as late as 6:00, but usually it’s around sunrise, and you have to enter via the Renchimon Gate entrance). Kenrokuen Garden is also right next to Kanazawa Castle Park and near the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa, making them a good set of destinations for a day out. Admission: ¥310 for adults, and ¥100 for kids 6–17. Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (8:00 to 5:00 Oct. 16 to end of Feb.)
72 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kenroku-en
1 KenrokumachiOriginally built centuries ago, Kenrokuen is widely regarded as one of the finest traditional Japanese gardens in the country. Regular admission is inexpensive, or even free if you go very early in the morning (the hours vary by season, starting as early as 4:00 or as late as 6:00, but usually it’s around sunrise, and you have to enter via the Renchimon Gate entrance). Kenrokuen Garden is also right next to Kanazawa Castle Park and near the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa, making them a good set of destinations for a day out. Admission: ¥310 for adults, and ¥100 for kids 6–17. Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (8:00 to 5:00 Oct. 16 to end of Feb.)
Arts & Culture
Recommended contemporary art museum
77 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo de Arte Contemporáneo del Siglo XXI
1-chōme-2-1 HirosakaRecommended contemporary art museum
A small museum dedicated to the early 20th century Buddhist philosopher Daisetz Suzuki, who was from Kanazawa. The building is located in a beautiful area a bit off the beaten path, and is largely dedicated to a personal history of Suzuki, with some reading materials available if you’re interested in his writings (including some translations into English). If you aren’t particularly into philosophy, the museum may still be worth a visit simply because of the architecture, especially the “water mirror garden” in back: essentially a giant reflecting pool that is occasionally interrupted by a small wave or two, which you can watch bouncing around the water.
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
D.T. Suzuki Museum
3-chōme-4-20 HondamachiA small museum dedicated to the early 20th century Buddhist philosopher Daisetz Suzuki, who was from Kanazawa. The building is located in a beautiful area a bit off the beaten path, and is largely dedicated to a personal history of Suzuki, with some reading materials available if you’re interested in his writings (including some translations into English). If you aren’t particularly into philosophy, the museum may still be worth a visit simply because of the architecture, especially the “water mirror garden” in back: essentially a giant reflecting pool that is occasionally interrupted by a small wave or two, which you can watch bouncing around the water.
Shopping
Meitetsu M'za
15-1 MusashimachiDepartment store where is close to the room. You can get the variety of souvenirs.
Omicho Fish Market
50 上近江町Fresh seafood and vegetables!
Essentials
Ōtemachi, １７３
Nearest convenience store
Convenience stores in Japan usually aren’t allowed to carry medicines (like headache medicine), so this convenience store with a drug store attached is great for travelers! To get there, go left out the entrance of the apartment building and follow the road (zig-zag a little) to Ohmi-cho Market, then walk straight through the market and turn left when you’re out the other side.
FamilyMart+Drug Komeya Kanazawa Musashi Store
Convenience stores in Japan usually aren’t allowed to carry medicines (like headache medicine), so this convenience store with a drug store attached is great for travelers! To get there, go left out the entrance of the apartment building and follow the road (zig-zag a little) to Ohmi-cho Market, then walk straight through the market and turn left when you’re out the other side.