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Kanazawa Samurai Culture Walk: Crafts and Traditional Beauty

Location Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan
$93.57
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.
Kanazawa Samurai Culture Walk: Crafts and Traditional Beauty
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 4 hours 20 minutes

  • Two Pairs of Chopsticks
  • Soft Drink
  • English-Speaking Local Guide (3.5 hours)
  • Nomura Samurai House Admission
  • Wagasa Craft Studio Visit
  • Japanese Lunch

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

  • Oyama Shrine
    Visit 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.
  • Kanazawa
    Visit a traditional urushi lacquer workshop to learn about Japan’s natural lacquer craft Learn how sacred traditions and local craftsmanship intertwine at Takano Urushi, a historic lacquer studio where artisans still create Japan’s iconic “urushi” works. Watch the process up close and receive your own lacquered chopsticks as a keepsake before strolling through the preserved Nagamachi Samurai
  • Nomura Family Samurai House
    Step 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.
  • Walk through the Nagamachi Samurai District and visit the Nomura Samurai House
  • See the art of handcrafted paper umbrellas, a traditional Kanazawa craft
  • Nishi Chaya District
    Have 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.
  • Kanazawa
    Arrive 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.

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Out of respect for all participants, the tour will start on time. Guests arriving late cannot join, reschedule, or receive a refund.
  • Please note there might be other participants on the same tour.
  • Please note that preschool children are not allowed to enter Myoryuji Temple (Ninja Temple). If a preschool child joins the tour, it will end for them at the temple entrance, and no refund is available for the temple or tour fee.
  • Due to stairs, narrow passages, and limited accessibility in some areas, this tour is not suitable for guests with mobility issues, wheelchairs, or strollers.
  • As this is a walking tour, please wear comfortable shoes suitable for long distances.
  • We will visit Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines—please wear respectful clothing.
  • Photography is not allowed inside Myoryuji Temple (Ninja Temple). Please follow the guide’s instructions regarding photography at other locations.
  • Please bring rain gear in case of light rain; the tour will proceed unless conditions are unsafe.
  • Vegetarian menus are also available upon advance request. Vegetarian options are limited and may include fish-based broth (dashi). We will do our best to accommodate, but please contact us in advance.
  • We are unable to accommodate gluten-free requests or guarantee allergy-free meals, as food is prepared in external kitchens. Substitutions may not always be possible, but we’ll make every effort to provide alternatives.
  • You do not need to pay for the guide’s food or drinks.
  • Please bring some cash if you wish to buy additional snacks or drinks.
  • The itinerary order may change depending on traffic, weather, or facility operations. If any place is closed, an alternative location will be arranged.
  • The tour may be cancelled in case of severe weather for safety reasons.
  • All temple entrance fees and lunch are included in the tour price.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Kanazawa Samurai Culture Walk: Crafts and Traditional Beauty

    Location Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan
    $93.57
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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