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Private walking Tour of Kanazawa's Historical Districts 4h
$286.14
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
The Kanazawa Historical Districts Tour offers a captivating journey through one of Japan's best-preserved Edo-period cities. This unique experience highlights three distinct historical areas, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of Kanazawa.
- 🏯 Visit the ruins of Nagamachi Bukeyashiki, where you'll learn about the lives of both high-ranking and low-ranking samurai in the former Samurai District.
- ⛩️ Explore Oyama Shrine, a popular local shrine dedicated to the samurai who founded Kanazawa in 1583, providing insights into the city's history.
- 🌳 Admire the serene Gyokusen-immaru Garden, which served as the private garden for the Feudal Lord's family, showcasing exquisite landscaping.
- 🏰 Discover Kanazawa Castle Park, home to the Maeda family during the Edo period, built in 1580 and reconstructed using traditional techniques after devastating fires.
- 🍵 Experience the nostalgic atmosphere of Kazuemachi Chayagai, a Cultural Heritage site since 2008, featuring historic tea houses and buildings.
- 🎎 Wander through the Higashi Chaya District, the most iconic geisha district in Kanazawa, with its traditional wooden buildings and lattice-work windows.
- 🍰 Enjoy local delicacies at cafes, restaurants, and sweet shops within the Higashi Chaya District, where some buildings still operate as geiko teahouses.
- ✨ Marvel at Kanazawa's gold-leaf craftsmanship, as the city produces 99% of Japan's gold leaf, with many shops dedicated to these exquisite products.
- 🚼 Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, making this tour accessible for families.
- 🚌 Convenient public transportation options are available nearby to enhance your travel experience.
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Private walking Tour of Kanazawa's Historical Districts 4h
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 4 hours
- private guide
- insurance
Meeting point
We will meet at Omicho market, in front of the Mister Donuts shop at the bus stop.
Your guide will wait for your with a sign written "walking tour" on it
Return details
We will meet at Omicho market, in front of the Mister Donuts shop at the bus stop.
Your guide will wait for your with a sign written "walking tour" on it
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Ruins of Nagamachi BukeyashikiWe will start our tour by traveling back in time in the former "Samurai District". Here we will learn all about Samurai and the way they lived. Your guide will show you houses of high ranking and low ranking Samurais.
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Oyama ShrineNext stop is Oyama Shrine, one of the most popular Shrines for Locals. The Shrine is dedicated to the Samurai who founded the city in 1583
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Gyokusen-immaru GardenLet's admire this beautiful garden who used to be the private garden of the Feudal Lords family.
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Kanazawa Castle ParkKanazawa Castle was home to the Maeda family who ruled over this region during the Edo period. It was built in 1580 but suffered many devastating fires. The castle was rebuilt using the traditional techniques of the time
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Kazuemachi ChayagaiThe tea houses and historic buildings of the Kazue machi district, listed as Cultural Heritage of Japan since 2008, immerse you in a refined atmosphere filled with nostalgia.
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Higashi Chaya DistrictDiscover the most emblematic geisha district of Kanazawa. The district’s traditional wooden buildings and lattice-work windows retain the atmosphere of their 200-year history. Today, many of these buildings function as cafes, restaurants, sweet shops or craft shops, but some are still operating geiko teahouses. Higashi-Chaya has many shops selling gold-leaf products, in fact Kanazawa produces 99% of Japan's gold leaf production.
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Private walking Tour of Kanazawa's Historical Districts 4h
$286.14
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
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!