located next to Kanazawa Station, ANA Crowne Plaza Kanazawa allows high accessibility to and from any location around Kanazawa and even to Tokyo, Osaka and more.
Things To Do
Things To Do
Kenroku-en Garden
Kenroku-en Garden is a beautiful Japanese garden with an area of 11.4 hectares located on the central part of Kanazawa and next to Kanazawa Castle. Along with Kairaku-en and Koraku-en, Kenroku-en is one of the Three Great Gardens of Japan.
Kanazawa Castle
Ruins of castle where famous samurai Maeda family of Kaga clan.
Higashi, Nishi, Kazue Chaya District
Historical rows of houses designated as Japan's cultural assets. Chaya is a traditional place of feasts and entartainment, where Geisha have been entertaining people by performing dances and playing traditional music.
Nagamachi Samurai District
Nagamachi is a well-preserved neighborhood of samurai houses. The cobblestone streets and tiled earthen walls are characteristic of wealthier samurai districts in Kanazawa during the Edo period (1603–1867). Explore the area’s picturesque canals and beautifully restored homes for a sense of what life was like for samurai of that time.
D.T. Suzuki Museum
The D.T.SUZUKI MUSEUM is an ideal place for visitors both inside and outside Japan to deepen their understanding of the ideas and achievements of Daisetz Suzuki, a prominente Buddhist philosopher best known as D.T.Suzuki, and is also a place for self-reflection.
21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art Kanazawa
Kanazawa’s modern side blends seamlessly with its heritage. The 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art houses rotating exhibitions by world-renowned Japanese and international artists. The Tsuzumimon Gate in front of Kanazawa Station blends current architecture with traditional inspiration and has become a modern symbol of the city. The entertainment districts of Katamachi and Korinbo offer ample opportunities for shopping, dining, and nightlife.
Omicho Market
Omicho Market has been the largest fresh food market in Kanazawa since the Edo period (1603–1867). Its busy network of covered streets holds over 180 stalls and restaurants that sell fresh seafood, vegetables, fruit, and many other local products.
Kenrokuen, which has been awarded three Michelin stars for tourism
Kanazawa Sangenjaya
21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art Kanazawa
Kenrokuen Garden (Autumn) light up
Kanazawa Castle (Spring)
Higashi Chaya District (Winter)
Kenrokuen Garden (Summer)
Beautiful Kanazawa: A scene in the Higashi Chaya district
Local Tips
Local Tips
Must See
Immerse yourself in the precise beauty of Kenroku-en, one of the 3 Great Gardens of Japan 10 minutes' drive away. Each season casts a new light on its wide spaces and intricate waterways as you stroll past quintessentially Japanese bridges and tea houses.
What's New
Kanazawa Castle's picturesque Kahokumon-gate has been reconstructed after its demolition 130 years ago. Its Imori moat has also been restored, allowing it to fill with water for the first time in decades, a short stroll from ANA Crowne Plaza Kanazawa.
Tips
Get to the Omicho Market early to avoid the lunchtime queues for bowls of steaming rice topped with fresh Kanazawa seafood. This bustling market of about 200 stalls and shops is 20 minutes' stroll from ANA Crowne Plaza Kanazawa.
Must Do
Ascend the watchtower at Kanazawa Castle to imagine hoards of 16th-century Japanese troops filing through the city to its port, bound for war in Korea. This vantage gives stunning views of the mountains while the floors below house a fascinating museum.
Don't Go Home Without
Visiting the Myoryuji Temple, known locally as the Ninja Temple due to its plethora of secret defences. The building is riddled with escape routes, disguised attack outposts and hideaways, tucked behind its labyrinth of corridors and staircases.