Kanazawa Half Day E-bike Tour
Discover Kanazawa’s rich cultural heritage on this e-bike tour guided by a local expert. Ride through the city’s most iconic districts and hidden backstreets while learning the stories that shaped them. Explore the atmospheric Higashi Chaya geisha district, the scenic beauty of Kenrokuen Garden, and the historical significance of Kanazawa Castle and Gyokusen’inmaru Garden. Visit Nagamachi, the well-preserved samurai quarter, and gain insights into the lives of Japan’s warrior class. With an electric bike, you'll cover more ground effortlessly, allowing time for detailed explanations, photo stops, and a relaxing tea break with traditional Wagashi. This tour is ideal for first-time visitors and curious travelers who want to understand the deeper layers of Kanazawa's history and culture.
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Kanazawa Half Day E-bike Tour
What's included in Kanazawa Half Day E-bike Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Kanazawa Station
Begin your journey at Kanazawa’s striking station, featuring the iconic Tsuzumi Gate and Motenashi Dome.
Higashi Chaya District
Step back into the Edo period as you ride into one of Japan’s best-preserved geisha districts. Your guide will explain the origins of the chaya (teahouse) culture, the strict social hierarchy of Kanazawa’s merchant class, and how traditional arts like shamisen and tea ceremony thrived behind these latticed wooden facades. Learn why this district still echoes with the elegance of old Japan, and where geisha continue to perform today.
Kenrokuen Garden
One of Japan’s Three Great Gardens, Kenrokuen offers more than just seasonal beauty—it’s a masterclass in feudal-era landscape design. Stroll through its meticulously planned paths as your guide explains the six traditional garden attributes it embodies (spaciousness, seclusion, artificiality, antiquity, water features, and panoramic views). Hear stories of how lords of the Kaga domain shaped this space not only for pleasure but to reflect their political power and aesthetics.
Inclusions
- Entrance fees
- Local Guide – English speaking
- Electric Bicycle Rental
- Traditional Japanese snacks and Matcha
- Hotel Pickup & Drop-off
- Additional Food & Drinks
- Personal Expenses
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- E-bike not recommended for riders under 145cm
- This is a group tour/activity. Other groups might participate
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Meet out the front of McDonalds at Kanazawa station before the tour, we will walk together to the e-bike location.
End Points
- The 13:30 tour will finish at Higashi Chaya District, after the tour you can use the e-bikes to explore the city, just make sure they are returned at the end of the day to the nearest port to your hotel.
- The 9am tour will finish at Nagamachi Samurai District, after the tour you can use the e-bikes to explore the city, just make sure they are returned at the end of the day to the nearest port to your hotel.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
The guide will give the tour guests a one-day pass card for riding E-Bike and an entry ticket for Kenrokuen garden & Gyokusen'an tea house.
