Kanazawa Samurai & Geisha Walk with 2 Craft Studio Visits and Lunch
- Discover Kanazawa’s samurai heritage and refined artisan culture in half a day
- Explore samurai homes and the elegant Nomura House garden in Nagamachi
- Learn the beauty of urushi lacquer and handmade umbrellas from local tradition
- Enjoy a relaxing local lunch in historic Nishi Chaya before visiting a “ninja” temple
What to expect
Step into the refined world of samurai-era Kanazawa on a half-day walk through its most atmospheric districts. Start at Oyama Shrine, then discover the art of Urushi at a historic craft studio and receive your own chopsticks as a keepsake. Stroll through the preserved Nagamachi Samurai District and visit the Nomura Samurai House, home to a celebrated garden and authentic samurai artifacts, and recognized with two stars in the Michelin Green Guide. Continue to Kanazawa’s last remaining handmade umbrella workshop, then enjoy a local lunch in the elegant Nishi Chaya geisha district. Finish at Myoryuji Temple, the “Ninja Temple,” famous for hidden stairways, secret chambers, and clever defensive design.












Reviews
The guide was very friendly and happy to answer our every question. It was interesting to see the almost forgotten japanese crafts.
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