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May
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54°F 12°C
Jun
73°F 22°C
62°F 16°C
Jul
81°F 27°C
70°F 21°C
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Kenrokuen Garden
Ollie #1 of 45 attractions in Kanazawa
4.5 of 5 stars 281 reviews
Owner description: This beautiful park contains one of the top three celebrated gardens in Japan. The name Kenrokuen literally translates to “garden combining six”,...... more » Owner description: This beautiful park contains one of the top three celebrated gardens in Japan. The name Kenrokuen literally translates to “garden combining six”, referring to the six attributes all gardens should have: seclusion, antiquity, spaciousness, human ingenuity, water and scenic views. « less
Attraction type  Gardens; Parks
Distance  1.9 km from city centre
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Myoryuji - Ninja Temple
Ollie #2 of 45 attractions in Kanazawa
4.5 of 5 stars 50 reviews
Distance  1.7 km from city centre
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21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art
Ollie #3 of 45 attractions in Kanazawa
4 of 5 stars 122 reviews

  The museum sits just near the Gardens, below the Castle. The building itself, designed by Tokyo architects SANAA, is worth the visit. It features works from the likes of James... more »

Attraction type  Art Galleries; Art Museums
Distance  1.6 km from city centre
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Higashichaya Old Town
Ollie #4 of 45 attractions in Kanazawa
4 of 5 stars 102 reviews
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Lookouts; Historic Sites
Distance  2.0 km from city centre
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Gyokusen-en
Ollie #5 of 45 attractions in Kanazawa
5 of 5 stars 5 reviews
This 300-year-old garden has a tearoom that offers a serene setting for sipping green tea and eating sweet bean cakes.
Attraction type  Gardens
Distance  1.9 km from city centre
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Nagamachi District
Ollie #6 of 45 attractions in Kanazawa
4 of 5 stars 54 reviews
Owner description: Many samurai (Japanese warriors) used to live in this area, where remnants of that era, like several mansions, a canal and private gates, still...... more » Owner description: Many samurai (Japanese warriors) used to live in this area, where remnants of that era, like several mansions, a canal and private gates, still remain. « less
Attraction type  Neighbourhoods
Distance  0.9 km from city centre
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Omicho Market
Ollie #7 of 45 attractions in Kanazawa
4 of 5 stars 106 reviews

Omi-cho is basically the local fish market. It has a few covered streets that are full of people from early morning until 5PM. The fish on the stalls is very nice and you can see... more »

Attraction type  Other
Distance  1.1 km from city centre
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Nomura Family Samurai House
Ollie #8 of 45 attractions in Kanazawa
4 of 5 stars 26 reviews
Owner description: Step inside this traditional Japanese home, complete with tea-ceremony room, a small, enchanting garden, artifacts from the Edo period and personal...... more » Owner description: Step inside this traditional Japanese home, complete with tea-ceremony room, a small, enchanting garden, artifacts from the Edo period and personal belongings of the Nomura family, who lived here for 10 generations. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  0.9 km from city centre
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Shima
Ollie #9 of 45 attractions in Kanazawa
4.5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites; History Museums
Distance  2.0 km from city centre
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Kanazawa Castle
Ollie #10 of 45 attractions in Kanazawa
4 of 5 stars 94 reviews
All that remain of this castle, once occupied by the powerful Maeda family, are the Ishikawa Gate, a moat and stone walls.
Attraction type  Castles
Distance  1.5 km from city centre
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Kanazawa Yasue Gold Leaf Museum
Ollie #11 of 45 attractions in Kanazawa
4.5 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Attraction type  Speciality Museums
Distance  1.4 km from city centre
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Oyama Shrine
Ollie #12 of 45 attractions in Kanazawa
4 of 5 stars 38 reviews
The unique entry gate for which this 1599 shrine is famous was originally part of Kanazawa Caste.
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Religious Sites
Distance  1.1 km from city centre
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Seisonkaku Villa
Ollie #13 of 45 attractions in Kanazawa
4 of 5 stars 12 reviews
Distance  2.0 km from city centre
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Ishikawa Prefecture Noh Theater
Ollie #14 of 45 attractions in Kanazawa
4.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Attraction type  Theatres
Distance  2.1 km from city centre
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D. T. Suzuki Museum
Ollie #15 of 45 attractions in Kanazawa
5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Museums
Distance  2.1 km from city centre
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Kaga Yuzen Traditional Industry Center
Ollie #16 of 45 attractions in Kanazawa
4.5 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Attraction type  Art Galleries; Museums
Distance  1.9 km from city centre
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Ishikawa Prefectural Art Museum
Ollie #17 of 45 attractions in Kanazawa
4 of 5 stars 14 reviews
Many national treasures are housed in this museum, including a precious 17th-century incense burner, scrolls, paintings and samurai costumes.
Attraction type  History Museums; Art Museums
Distance  1.9 km from city centre
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Kazuemachi Tea House Street
Ollie #18 of 45 attractions in Kanazawa
4 of 5 stars 15 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Lookouts
Distance  1.7 km from city centre
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Kanazawa Port Ono Karakuri Museum
Ollie #19 of 45 attractions in Kanazawa
4 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Attraction type  Speciality Museums
Distance  6.5 km from city centre
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Mt. Utatsu
Ollie #20 of 45 attractions in Kanazawa
4 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Attraction type  Mountains
Distance  3.0 km from city centre
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