[11 Recommended Places to Stay in Kanazawa by Area] Where to Stay in This Historic City Rich in Culture

Located right in front of JR Kanazawa Station, this luxury hotel rises 30 stories and boasts one of the largest scales in the Hokuriku region.
Approx. 3 minutes on foot from Kenrokuen Exit, known for its impressive Tsuzumimon Gate.
Directly connected via an underground passage, so you can get there easily even in bad weather such as rain or snow.
The hotel is made up of four floors with different concepts, including the stunning Luxe floor, which offers breathtaking views over the city from the highest level in Kanazawa.

Kanazawa Machiya Kenroku is a whole-house rental accommodation in Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture. It makes use of a historic machiya townhouse designated as a Registered Tangible Cultural Property of Japan.
A machiya is a traditional wooden building that developed as a combined residence and shop. This property was built over 150 years ago and was once home to a lower-ranking samurai of the Kaga Domain.
One of its charms is the atmosphere of the late Edo and Meiji periods that still remains inside the building.

A long-established ryokan founded in 1890. It carries on the spirit of hospitality of “ikkei ittei,” cherished since its founding, and serves cuisine unique to a traditional restaurant-ryokan.
Its beautifully presented dishes are highly regarded, including seasonal kaiseki meals, set meals and full-course dinners featuring Kanazawa specialties such as blackthroat seaperch, kobako crab, and jibuni, all served on tableware that reflects Kanazawa’s reputation for traditional crafts.

Located in central Kanazawa, Kinjohro is a long-established restaurant ryokan founded in 1890. This adults-oriented property offers a luxurious stay with just six guest rooms.
The interior is lined with elegant furnishings, and every detail, from the garden and artworks to traditional craft items such as decorative curtains and folding screens, is designed to evoke the refined beauty of Kaga culture.
The cuisine features Kaga kaiseki made with local ingredients such as seasonal seafood from the Sea of Japan and Noto, as well as Kaga vegetables.

This hotel is ideally located as a sightseeing base in Kanazawa, close to popular attractions such as Kanazawa Castle Park and Kenrokuen.
Inside, the Taisho Roman-themed interior features modern art inspired by Kanazawa’s traditional crafts, including Kutani ware lamps, Kaga Yuzen, Kanazawa gold leaf, and gold-thread embroidery placed throughout the property.

Henn na Hotel Kanazawa Korinbo is an accommodation facility in Korinbo, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture. It is an urban hotel located in a downtown area filled with department stores and fashion buildings.
Popular sightseeing spots such as Kenrokuen and the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa are within walking distance. It is a convenient location for sightseeing in Kanazawa.
Its biggest feature is that it is Guinness World Records certified as the world’s first hotel staffed by robots.

A hotel with design and services that incorporate Kanazawa’s traditional culture throughout the property.
It regularly hosts uniquely local hands-on experiences, such as painting Kaga Hachiman Okiagari dolls and painting “kokeshi dressed in Kaga Yuzen,” creating a place that connects travelers with the local community.
The interior is unified with design elements inspired by tea whisks and the “Kaga Gosai” five traditional colors, bringing Kanazawa’s traditional culture into a modern space.

Kanazawa is known for its frequent rain, so much so that there is a saying: “Even if you forget your lunch, don’t forget your umbrella.”
The hotel was named “UAN” with the hope that guests will enjoy not only sunny trips but rainy ones too, and come away thinking, “I’m glad it rained.”
In the lounge “Hare no Ma,” guests can casually experience Kanazawa’s culture through books related to the city and art displays.

A long-established ryokan with over 150 years of history, located in Yamashiro Onsen, one of Hokuriku’s leading hot spring areas in Kaga Onsenkyo.
The lobby is lined with rare natural paulownia wood flooring, creating a refined atmosphere rarely found even among ryokan across Japan.
The guest rooms have a calm design that reflects the distinctive style of Yamashiro, with features such as Wajima lacquer doors, Kutani ware handles and flower vases, and flooring made from solid paulownia wood.

A long-established inn in Katayamazu Onsen, located on the shore of Lake Shibayamagata, said to change the color of its surface into seven hues from morning to evening.
The large public bath, where you can fully enjoy Katayamazu Onsen, is known for water that stays warm for a long time and is said to be especially effective for sensitivity to cold. With the lake spreading out beyond the large windows, it has an open atmosphere that feels one with the water. It also has an open-air bath and two private baths.

Located in Yamanaka Onsen in Kaga Onsenkyo, Hanamurasaki is a long-established ryokan facing Kakusenkei Gorge. Every room offers beautiful views of the gorge.
Dinner is a kaiseki meal featuring delicacies from Kaga’s mountains and sea, with carefully considered tableware and presentation, offering a menu that blends tradition and creativity.