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Kanazawa Half-day Historical Walking Tour
Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan
$105.51
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they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Kanazawa’s cultural richness offers a unique charm distinct from both Tokyo and Kyoto. During the Edo period, Kanazawa was known as "Kaga Hyakumangoku," one of Japan’s largest cities. The Maeda family, who ruled the domain, focused their wealth on cultural development rather than military power, allowing Kanazawa to flourish as a cultural center.
As you explore with a guide, you’ll see the preserved aesthetic sense of the samurai throughout the city. Kanazawa was spared from war damage, leaving its historical sites intact, offering a rare glimpse into the past.
This tour includes key spots like Omicho Market, known as Kanazawa’s kitchen; Kenrokuen Garden, a masterpiece that showcases seasonal beauty; and the Higashi Chaya District, rich in 200 years of history. You’ll also visit hidden gems like secret streets with views of Japan’s oldest fountain.
With a local guide, you’ll gain deep insights into Kanazawa’s history and geography, discovering what makes the city so special.
As you explore with a guide, you’ll see the preserved aesthetic sense of the samurai throughout the city. Kanazawa was spared from war damage, leaving its historical sites intact, offering a rare glimpse into the past.
This tour includes key spots like Omicho Market, known as Kanazawa’s kitchen; Kenrokuen Garden, a masterpiece that showcases seasonal beauty; and the Higashi Chaya District, rich in 200 years of history. You’ll also visit hidden gems like secret streets with views of Japan’s oldest fountain.
With a local guide, you’ll gain deep insights into Kanazawa’s history and geography, discovering what makes the city so special.
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Kanazawa Half-day Historical Walking Tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 5 hours
- Traditional Japanese lunch called Kaga Cuisine
- Tour Photos
- A cup of Matcha with seasonal Japanese sweet
- Entrance fee to all the museum and garden
Meeting point
In front of FamilyMart + Drug store Komeya Kanazawa Musashi Store
Return details
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Omicho MarketMarket beloved by locals more than 300 years This tour begins at Omicho Market, which has a history of over 300 years and is known as Kanazawa’s kitchen. If you’re already feeling hungry, take the opportunity to try some local foods such as fresh seafood and locally produced vegetables (specifically called Kaga-vegetables) and fruits as you stroll through the market.
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Kanazawa CastleOur local guide explains the history and uniqueness of Kanazawa castle while walking by. Kanazawa Castle Park and Kenrokuen Garden which shows totally different but all marvelous sides on each seasons and counted as one of Japan’s three great gardens, and learn about the Maeda family, who shaped Kanazawa’s culture.
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Kenrokuen GardenOne of the 3 best gardens in Japan
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Have a traditional lunch called Kaga cuisine while seeing the oldest fountain remaining Kanazawa’s local cuisine at a restaurant inside Kenrokuen, where you can try famous Kaga (Kanazawa) cuisine called Jibuni, while enjoying the view of Japan’s oldest fountain in front of you.
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One of the 3 most famous Japanese sweets store, which has more than 390 years. Admission fee of Traditional sweets Museum and sweet & drink are included. Indulge in wagashi and matcha, and learn about the process of making traditional sweets at a wagashi museum, deepening your understanding of Kanazawa’s history from a different angle.
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Ochaya ShimaMuseum that we can see the actual tea house and instruments used by Geisha. Visit teahouses (geisha houses) with over 200 years of history to truly feel the depth of Kanazawa’s heritage. The area offers plenty things to see, buy and experience, hear what your local guide should reccomend and enjoy them with your newly acquainted knowledge about Kanazawa!
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Higashi Chaya DistrictThe most iconic are from Kanazawa famous for Geisha and golden leaf The highlight of this tour is the Higashi Chaya District, where traditional streetscapes remain preserved.
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Kanazawa Half-day Historical Walking Tour
Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan
$105.51
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!