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Last updated: October 2026

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Best Apartments & Aparthotels for Long Stays in Kanazawa

Apartments and aparthotels in Kanazawa rated 8 or higher by guests, for stays of a few weeks or a month, with the best neighbourhoods and practical tips.

Best Apartments & Aparthotels for Long Stays in Kanazawa

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Best Apartments & Aparthotels for Long Stays in Kanazawa

Our top pick for a long stay in Kanazawa is W&M House, rated 9.7 from 298 Booking.com reviews. Ruff - Hosai - is a strong alternative at 9.5.

Best Apartments & Aparthotels for Long Stays in Kanazawa

7 places · Checked October 2026

W&M House — Kanazawa
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★ 9.7 Exceptional

Kanazawa

W&M House

In Kanazawa. Booking.com puts it about 1.1 km from the centre. Guests score it 9.7 out of 10 across 298 Booking.com reviews. Listed on Booking.com as an apartment-style stay.

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★ 9.7 guest score from 298 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation

Ruff - Hosai - — Kanazawa
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★ 9.5 Exceptional

In Kanazawa. Booking.com puts it about 1.1 km from the centre. Guests score it 9.5 out of 10 across 72 Booking.com reviews. Listed on Booking.com as an apartment-style stay.

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★ 9.5 guest score from 72 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation

Ruff Katamachi — Kanazawa
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★ 9.4 Superb

In Kanazawa. Booking.com puts it about 480 m from the centre. Guests score it 9.4 out of 10 across 75 Booking.com reviews. Listed on Booking.com as an apartment-style stay.

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★ 9.4 guest score from 75 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation

三間屋 mitsumaya — Kanazawa
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★ 9.8 Exceptional

In Kanazawa. Booking.com puts it about 1.1 km from the centre. Guests score it 9.8 out of 10 across 44 Booking.com reviews. Listed on Booking.com as an apartment-style stay.

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★ 9.8 guest score from 44 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation

Yalda apartment — Kanazawa
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★ 9.4 Superb

In Kanazawa. Booking.com puts it about 320 m from the centre. Guests score it 9.4 out of 10 across 64 Booking.com reviews. Listed on Booking.com as an apartment-style stay.

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★ 9.4 guest score from 64 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation

Kiki Hotel — Kanazawa
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★ 9.5 Exceptional

Kanazawa

Kiki Hotel

In Kanazawa. Booking.com puts it about 640 m from the centre. Guests score it 9.5 out of 10 across 74 Booking.com reviews. Listed on Booking.com as an apartment-style stay.

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★ 9.5 guest score from 74 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation

Center Point In Kanazawa — Kanazawa
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★ 9.2 Superb

In Kanazawa. Booking.com puts it about 640 m from the centre. Guests score it 9.2 out of 10 across 615 Booking.com reviews. Listed on Booking.com as an apartment-style stay.

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★ 9.2 guest score from 615 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation

About This Guide

Kanazawa suits a few weeks well. It is compact, has a lot of crafts, gardens, museums and food, and the Hokuriku Shinkansen reaches Tokyo in about two and a half hours. Winter is wet and grey but has snow crab season and the yukitsuri rope displays.

Best neighbourhoods for a longer stay

  • Korinbo and Katamachi: The commercial centre, with supermarkets, restaurants and a short walk to Kenrokuen and Omicho Market.
  • Kanazawa Station area: Best for transport, with the Shinkansen, the bus hub and a covered concourse for wet days.
  • Kenrokuen and Higashiyama: Quiet residential streets, a short walk from the garden and the old teahouse district.

Good to know

  • Furnished monthly rentals are widely available, including apartments and renovated townhouses. Confirm the heating type before booking, because winters are damp and cold indoors.
  • Pack a good rain jacket and boots. December is the wettest month, and sleet or snow is possible late in the month.
  • Winter opening hours are shorter. Kenrokuen is open 8:00 to 17:00 from 16 October to the end of February.
  • Most of central Kanazawa is walkable between Kanazawa Station, Omicho, Korinbo and Kenrokuen, with local buses filling the gaps.

How we picked: these are apartments and aparthotels in Kanazawa rated 8 or higher by Booking.com guests, so you usually get a kitchen and more space for a longer stay. Checked in October 2026.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kanazawa good for a month-long stay?

Yes, if you like a smaller city with strong food, craft and garden culture. It is compact and easy to get around, and you can reach Tokyo in about two and a half hours by Shinkansen.

What is winter like for a longer stay?

Cool, grey and wet. December has the most rainy days of the year, with highs around 10°C (50°F). Snow arrives more often from late December through February.

Do I need a car?

No. The central sights are within walking distance of each other, and buses cover the rest. A car adds little in winter, when roads can be wet or icy.

Which hotel in this guide has the best guest score?

三間屋 mitsumaya has the highest score of the places in this guide for a long stay: 9.8 out of 10 from 44 Booking.com reviews (checked October 2026).

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