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Neighborhood Directory

Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan

Overview

A source-backed directory of neighborhoods in Kanazawa, drawn from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap data.

Source-backed neighborhood directory

Only mapped neighborhoods are highlighted — blank areas may not have coverage yet.

割出町

Waridashimachi

Local residential zone OSM

割出町 is a quiet residential area in Kanazawa, known for local shops and easy access to central transport lines. Streets are calm with few tourists and older apartment blocks.

Cost
$$
Safety
4/5
Small local marketsAccess to bus routesOlder apartment complexes

南広岡町

Minami Hirookamachi

microhood Overture

向中町

Mukou Nakamachi

microhood Overture

広岡

Hirooka

Commercial zone Overture

広岡 is a business-focused area near Kanazawa Station with modern offices and hotels. The streets are clean and well-lit, mainly catering to commuters and travelers.

Cost
$$$
Safety
4/5
Kanazawa Station proximityBusiness hotelsOffice buildingsAccess to public transit

広岡3

Hirooka 3

neighborhood Overture

暁町

Akatsukimachi

quarter OSM

浅丘町

Asaokamachi

quarter OSM

相合谷町

Aodanimachi

Local residential area OSM

相合谷町 is a small district mainly occupied by local businesses and homes. Streets here are quiet with sparse foot traffic.

Cost
$$
Safety
4/5
Compact commercial blocksLimited nightlifeBasic shopping options

石引1丁目

Ishibiki 1

Quiet local area Overture

石引1丁目 has a mix of old residential streets and small family businesses. Its main road is lined with clinics and local shops, attracting many nearby workers.

Cost
$$
Safety
4/5
Medical clinicsSmall grocery storesProximity to university hospital

石引2丁目

Ishibiki 2

neighborhood Overture

石引3丁目

Ishibiki 3

Residential with services Overture

石引3丁目 has a mix of older apartment buildings and small businesses. Several clinics and hospital facilities are nearby, giving the area a practical feel.

Cost
$$
Safety
4/5
Accessible medical centersLocal shopsQuiet residential streets

石引4丁目

Ishibiki 4

neighborhood Overture

西念

Residential with local shops Overture

西念 sits southwest of Kanazawa Station with a mix of older homes and recent apartment blocks. Shops and casual eateries line the main avenue, mostly serving locals.

Cost
$$
Safety
4/5
Proximity to Kanazawa StationLocal supermarketsQuiet side streets

西念2

Nagata 2

Quiet residential Overture

西念2 is mostly residential with a mix of older apartment blocks and newer condos. Shops and small restaurants cluster around the main streets.

Cost
$$
Safety
4/5
Local supermarketsSmall parksConvenience stores

西念3

Hirooka 3

neighborhood Overture

西念4

Ekinishi Honmachi 4

neighborhood Overture

西泉

Nishi-izumi

microhood Overture

西泉1

Nishi-izumi 1-chome

Residential cluster Overture

西泉1 lies on the western side of the city, mainly featuring mid-rise residential blocks and a handful of local shops. Streets are quiet and traffic is light during evenings.

Cost
$$
Safety
4/5
Local grocery storesSmall parksEasy bus access

西泉2

Nishi-izumi 2-chome

neighborhood Overture

西泉3

Nishi-izumi 3-chome

neighborhood Overture

西泉4

Nishi-izumi 4-chome

neighborhood Overture

西泉5

Nishi-izumi 5-chome

neighborhood Overture

西泉6

Nishi-izumi 6-chome

Local residential area Overture

西泉6 mainly consists of residential buildings and a few shops. Most streets are quiet and locals know each other well.

Cost
$$
Safety
4/5
Small grocery storesApartment blocksNeighborhood parks

醒ケ井町

Samegai-cho

Suburban residential Overture

醒ケ井町 is a quiet residential area known for its historic spring water spots. The neighborhood has simple amenities and sees fewer tourists compared to central districts.

Cost
$$
Safety
5/5
Spring water sitesLocal shrinesAccess to JR station

長田

Nagata

Industrial local area Overture

長田 is a working-class district known for its historical ties to the shoe and rubber industry. Streets here feature small factories, local shops, and residential blocks.

Cost
$
Safety
3/5
Century-old shoe factoriesGrilled soba restaurantsKobe municipal park

長田本町

Nagata Honmachi

microhood Overture

長田町

Nagata Machi

microhood Overture

青草町

Aokusamachi

Local shopping district OSM

青草町 is a compact area known for its traditional herbal shops and small eateries. Locals visit for daily essentials and casual meals.

Cost
$$
Safety
4/5
Herbal medicine storesAffordable restaurantsStreet markets

駅西本町

Ekinishi Honmachi

microhood Overture

駅西本町1

Hirooka 1

Station-adjacent residential Overture

駅西本町1 is a compact area west of Kanazawa Station with several mid-rise apartment blocks and small local businesses. Most residents are commuters or workers at nearby offices.

Cost
$$
Safety
4/5
Close to Kanazawa StationConvenience storesApartment complexes

駅西本町5

Ekinishi Honmachi 5

neighborhood Overture

駅西本町6

Ekinishi Honmachi 6

neighborhood Overture

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Sources: Overture Maps | OpenStreetMap

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