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Kanazawa Day Tour Natadera Temple, Craft Village and Geisha Dance 20% OFF
Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan
$152.98
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Overview
The Kanazawa Day Tour showcases Japan's cultural heritage in a single immersive day. This journey takes you from the historic Natadera Temple to the lively Yunokuni-no-Mori Craft Village and the enchanting geisha performance in Yamanaka Onsen.
- 🏯 Visit Natadera Temple, established in 717, renowned for its stunning gardens and blend of Buddhism with nature worship.
- 🌳 Stroll through serene garden paths, where you can find beautiful spots like the Inari shrine, perfect for memorable photos.
- 🎨 Participate in the traditional Kaga Yuzen dyeing experience, a craft with over 500 years of history, and choose additional activities at the craft village for a hands-on experience.
- 🍽️ Enjoy lunch at the craft village, where several restaurants offer local cuisine before continuing your adventure.
- 🚌 Travel to Yamanaka Onsen, a peaceful mountain town, and take a short guided walk through its charming sights and shops.
- 👘 Witness a captivating live geisha performance featuring traditional dances and songs unique to the region, showcasing years of practice and artistry.
- 🦁 Experience the traditional Kaga lion dance, shishimai, celebrating Kanazawa’s rich history and connection to its first lord, Toshiie Maeda.
- 💃 Join in the fun as the geisha invite audience members on stage to perform Goshugi no Mai, a celebratory dance that honors Kanazawa’s legacy.
- 🗣️ An English-speaking guide will accompany you throughout the day, ensuring you gain insightful context about each location and experience.
- ♿ Wheelchair accessible, making it easy for everyone to enjoy this rich cultural journey.
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Kanazawa Day Tour Natadera Temple, Craft Village and Geisha Dance
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 9 hours
- Entry fees at Natadera Temple, Yunokuni-no-Mori Craft Village and the geisha performance at Yamanaka Onsen.
- English-speaking guide
- Transportation to and from Yamanaka Onsen and between all destinations during the tour.
- Kaga Yuzen Experience Fee
- Experiences at the craft village(other than Kaga Yuzen)
- Accommodation
- There is time and places to eat at the Craft Village
Meeting point
The meetup point is outside of the Shinkansen ticket gates, in front of the information center where you will see four large sumo wrestlers lined up. You may wait nearby there until the tour begins at 9:00 A.M. Be sure to look for the guide wearing a tour tag.
Return details
The meetup point is outside of the Shinkansen ticket gates, in front of the information center where you will see four large sumo wrestlers lined up. You may wait nearby there until the tour begins at 9:00 A.M. Be sure to look for the guide wearing a tour tag.
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Natadera TempleNatadera dates back to the year 717 and has been known for its scenic beauty for hundreds of years. The temple practices an interesting mix of Buddhism and nature worship, so the gardens have become renowned as a place of healing. At the back of the garden lies the oldest part of the temple. The main shrine, designated as an Important Cultural Property, is carved out of a small cave. People believed that by passing through these caves, their spirits were cleansed. Around the gardens, there are plenty of spaces that make for beautiful pictures, like this area which is a Inari shrine used for mountain worship. You can really feel peace and tranquility as you walk through these garden paths and take in the nature.
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Yunokuni no MoriWe will drive a short way to our next destination: Yunokuni-no-Mori craft village. This area offers a wonderful selection of different experiences making local crafts. Inside the craft village, your guide will explain more about each of the experiences on offer. Depending on the activities that pique your interests, you will have enough time to do two or three experiences before leaving the park. Before splitting up, we'll head into the area to try our hands at Kaga Yuzen. This traditional art dates back to more than 500 years ago. Over time, the patterns painted on the kimono became more intricate and elegant. Once you've finished your Kaga Yuzen, you are free to explore the park. There are a couple of restaurants to get lunch and 23 other experiences on offer. **Please remember that costs for any additional experiences after the Kaga Yuzen that you do at the park are not included on the tour.
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Yamanaka OnsenThe bus will head to Yamanaka Onsen, a quiet town tucked away in the mountains. We have a little time before the show starts, so your guide will take you on a short walk through some of the village's sights. There are also some shops you may wish to browse. If you tried your hand at lacquerware in the craft village, compare your work to the masters' on display in the shops - you may have discovered untapped talent!
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YamanakazaGeisha will perform a variety of traditional dances and songs local to the region. Being able to see the geisha up close is a really magical experience. You can tell they have practiced years to do each movement perfectly. We'll also see a performance of the traditional Kaga lion dance, shishimai. This dance is said to have first been done to celebrate the first lord of Kanazawa, Toshiie Maeda, arriving to the region after a century of war. For the final dance of the show, the geisha will invite audience members onto the stage to do Goshugi no Mai, the dance of celebration. This dance is popular even into today as a celebration of Kanazawa's rich history, calling back to when it was considered among the mightiest cities in Japan. As pictures are strictly forbidden during the performance, we recommend you take the chance and try dancing for yourself! The geisha will walk you through the steps (there aren't many!) before doing the dance with the group.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Kanazawa Day Tour Natadera Temple, Craft Village and Geisha Dance 20% OFF
Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan
$152.98
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!