Kanazawa City, Nomura Samurai Residence & Kenroku-en Afternoon Tour

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3hr 45min Duration
Kanazawa
  • Explore popular sightseeing spots in Kanazawa such as the Kenroku-en Garden, Nagamachi Samurai District, and Higashi Chaya District
  • Kenroku-en means "six attribute garden," meeting six key criteria for an ideal garden: artifice, seclusion, panorama, antiquity, waterways, and spaciousness
  • Nagamachi is a beautifully preserved historic area of Kanazawa that was once the residential district for the city's samurai
  • Historically a popular entertainment district, Higashi Chaya District was where geisha entertained wealthy nobility and rich merchants
  • Discover Kanazawa's preserved culture and townscapes, meticulously conserved while advancing Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

What to expect

Discover the charm of Kanazawa's renowned landmarks, including the Kenrokuen Garden, Nagamachi Samurai District, and Higashi Chaya-gai, accompanied by a knowledgeable interpreter-guide well-versed in all aspects of Kanazawa. Recommended for first time travelers to Japan and those arriving at Kanazawa in the afternoon. Throughout the tour, delve into the rich cultural heritage and architectural marvels of Kanazawa meticulously preserved over time. Your guide will offer insights into the city's cultural tapestry and its ongoing initiatives for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at each sightseeing spot.

Nomura-ke Samurai Residence
The Nomura Residence in Nagamachi Samurai District was home to 11 generations of an upper-middle-rank samurai family ©KanazawaCity
Kenroku-en
Kenroku-en is a strolling-style garden constructed during the Edo period by the Maeda clan. ©KanazawaCity
Higashi Chaya District
The Higashi Chaya District, east of Kanazawa Station, is famous for its geisha performances. ©KanazawaCity
Kenrokuen Garden
Kenroku-en is an expansive Japanese-style strolling garden located next to Kanazawa Castle. ©KanazawaCity
Kenroku-en in winter ©KanazawaCity
Kenroku-en in winter ©KanazawaCity
The Nomura Residence in Nagamachi Samurai District was home to 11 generations of an upper-middle-rank samurai family
The Nomura Residence in Nagamachi Samurai District was home to 11 generations of an upper-middle-rank samurai family
The Nomura Residence in Nagamachi Samurai District was home to 11 generations of an upper-middle-rank samurai family
The Nomura Residence in Nagamachi Samurai District was home to 11 generations of an upper-middle-rank samurai family
The Nomura Residence in Nagamachi Samurai District was home to 11 generations of an upper-middle-rank samurai family
The Nomura Residence in Nagamachi Samurai District was home to 11 generations of an upper-middle-rank samurai family

Reviews

Review for: Kanazawa City Half-Day Tour

the itinerary was great but the whole thing felt a bit rushed. we started at a traditional samurai house which was gorgeous and tranquil, though busy. then we went to kenroku-en gardens but I would have liked to stay longer to really look around. the last stop was to hirashi chaya, a lovely traditional part of the city with wooden stores with wooden slat work. would suggest maybe finishing the tour here and leaving people to have dinner in this district. being only an afternoon tour, the schedule was tight for those who like to wander.

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