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Kanazawa Samurai & Geisha Walk with 2 Craft Visits and Lunch
$90.19
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Explore the rich heritage of Kanazawa on a captivating walking tour that delves into the world of samurai and geisha. This half-day experience takes you through the historic Nagamachi Samurai District, where you’ll visit the Nomura Samurai House and its stunning gardens. Discover the artistry of urushi lacquer and handcrafted umbrellas, then enjoy a traditional lunch in the charming Nishi Chaya District, one of the city's last geisha quarters. Conclude your journey at the intriguing Myoryuji Temple, known as the 'Ninja Temple' for its secret passages. Perfect for history enthusiasts and families alike, this small group tour ensures an intimate cultural experience.
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Kanazawa Samurai & Geisha Walk with 2 Craft Visits and Lunch
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Soft Drink
- Two Pairs of Chopsticks
- Urushi Studio Visit
- Nomura Samurai House Admission
- Carefully prepared local lunch
- English-Speaking Local Guide (3.5 hours)
- Wagasa Craft Studio Visit
- Myoryuji Temple Admission & Guided Tour
- Tour photos
Meeting point
Oyama Shrine Main Torii Gate
Meet your guide in front of the main torii gate at Oyama Shrine. Your guide will be waiting with a red/orange sign that have the name of our company.
Return details
The tour ends after the temple visit
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Oyama ShrineVisit Oyama Shrine, known for its unique mix of Japanese and Western architectural styles Start your journey at Oyama Shrine, the symbolic gate of Kanazawa’s samurai past.
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Experience a rare visit to a traditional Urushi workshop founded in 1879 and hear directly from its sixth-generation artisan. Learn how tree sap is transformed into Urushi through filtering, refining, and coloring, while seeing the actual machines used in the process. Take home two pairs of chopsticks made at the workshop, including one finished with the traditional fuki-urushi technique.
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Nomura Family Samurai HouseStep inside the Nomura Samurai Residence, famed for its two-star Michelin Green Guide garden, tea room, and genuine samurai armor. Feel the quiet strength and elegance that defined the warrior class.
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Walk through the Nagamachi Samurai District and visit the Nomura Samurai House
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See the art of handcrafted paper umbrellas, a traditional Kanazawa craft
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Nishi Chaya DistrictHave a local lunch in the historic Nishi Chaya District, one of Kanazawa’s three geisha quarters Recharge with a delicious lunch in Nishi Chaya District, one of Kanazawa’s remaining geisha quarters, savoring fresh seafood from the Sea of Japan or local Noto pork in a relaxed, traditional setting.
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Myoryuji - Ninja TempleArrive at Myoryuji Temple (Ninja Temple); your guide assists with check-in and then departs Finally, explore the legendary Myoryuji Temple, nicknamed the “Ninja Temple.” Though unrelated to ninjas, its secret passages and clever defenses once protected samurai lords.
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Kanazawa Samurai & Geisha Walk with 2 Craft Visits and Lunch
$90.19
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!