Teramachi Temple District
In Japanese: 寺町寺院群（寺町台）
The largest of Kanazawa's three temple quarters, with about 70 temples and shrines along two old roads south of the Sai River.
Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings
Nearby
- D.T. Suzuki Museum ≈ 10 min by car
- Myoryuji (Ninja Temple) ≈ 10 min by car
- Nishi Chaya District ≈ 10 min by car
- Ishikawa Red Brick Museum (Ishikawa Prefectural History Museum) ≈ 15 min by car
- National Crafts Museum ≈ 15 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- 3 min walk from Hirokoji bus stop
- Fee
- Free to walk (some temples charge)
- Good to know
- Includes Myoryuji (Ninja Temple) and Shogetsuji's big cherry tree
- Time needed
- 1 h
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-12. Report outdated info