Kanazawa City, Nagamachi, Gyokusen-en, & Higashi Chaya District Tour
- Visit the Nagamachi Samurai District and enter the house of a samurai from the days of the Shogun
- Taste Matcha and traditional Japanese sweets while overlooking a beautiful garden on the Kanazawa Castle grounds
- Stroll through the handsomely and well-tended traditional Japanese garden known as Kenroku-en, created over two centuries ago on the order of the Lord of Kanazawa
- Discover geisha culture in Higashi Chaya District, enter historic tea houses, and explore the working geisha scene in Kazue-machi backstreets
Options
Kanazawa City 1-Day Tour
Inclusions
Admission to attractions
English-speaking guide
Snacks
Exclusions
Meals and beverages
Other personal expenses
Additional Info
Important: Infants and children must be included in the passenger headcount
Walking shoes
What's included in Kanazawa City, Nagamachi, Gyokusen-en, & Higashi Chaya District Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)- [Departure] 09:00, meet up at Kanazawa Station. The meeting point is outside of the Shinkansen Ticket Gates, across the concourse and in front of the information center. Look for a four large sumo wrestlers under the information center sign..Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded Please arrive at the location 10 mins before the departure time
- [Attraction/experience] 1 hour(s) 10 min(s), Guided tour, Naga-machi District, Arrive at the Samurai District and enter the preserved old homes from the days of the Shogun You will then walk the main street of the district and explore shops at your own pace
- [Attraction/experience] 40 min(s), Guided tour, Oyama Shrine, Pass through the Oyama Shrine after leaving the Samurai District and arrive at Kanazawa Castle for a Matcha Experience
- [Attraction/experience] 40 min(s), Guided tour, Gyokusen-en Nishida Family Garden, Drink tea and gaze at the beautiful garden
- [Dining] 1 hour(s), Lunch, Although lunch isn't included in the tour, feel free to ask you guide for recommendations. Also, feel free to bring a bento if you need.
- [Attraction/experience] 1 hour(s) 20 min(s), Guided tour, Kenroku-en, Arrive at the entrance to the Kenroku-en Garden after passing through the Kanazawa Castle grounds
- [Attraction/experience] 1 hour(s), Guided tour, Higashi Chaya District, Arrive at Higashi-chaya and enjoy walking through a traditional district that once contained dozens of teahouses.
- [Attraction/experience] 40 min(s), Guided tour, Geisha House Shima, Enter "Shima", a preserved Geisha house on the main street of Higashi-chaya
- [Return] 17:30, at Kanazawa Station, Arrive at Kanazawa Station after walking through Kazue-machi and the Omicho Fish Market
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Discover Kanazawa's rich history and culture on this guided tour. Starting at Kanazawa Station, you'll explore the Tsuzumi-mon gate, a new symbol of the city. Journey through the Nagamachi Samurai District, entering low-ranking samurai houses to learn about their lives. Explore the crooked main street, shop for local crafts, and visit the fusion-style Oyama Shrine with a koi pond. Enjoy matcha tea at Gyokusen-en tea house overlooking Kanazawa Castle's gardens. Enjoy lunch nearby and then, enter the Kanazawa Castle grounds and Kenroku-en garden. Experience the iconic Higashi-chaya Tea District, peeking inside preserved Geisha Tea Houses. Traverse the backstreets of Kazuemachi and pass by Omicho Market.
Meet
Venues
- Kanazawa
- Kanazawa Station Inside The Station Across From The Shinkansen Gates In Front Of The Four Sumo Wrestlers
