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True Kanazawa: Experience Traditional Crafts walk with a Local
Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan
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Overview
Discover the charm of Kanazawa in a 6-hour walking tour that blends history, culture, food, and hands-on experiences. Start your journey at Kanazawa Station and immerse yourself in the bustling Omicho Market, where you can sample fresh local delicacies. Visit the stunning Kanazawa Castle and stroll through the serene beauty of Kenrokuen Garden. Walk through the traditional Higashi Chaya, where you’ll feel transported back in time with its historic atmosphere.
As a special treat, try your hand at Japanese crafts—create your own Daruma doll or learn the art of making wagashi , and experience the delicate technique of gold leaf crafting. This tour offers a unique opportunity to explore Kanazawa like a local, while enjoying its rich heritage and cultural crafts in just six hours.
- Enjoy the walk and talk with English-speaking guide
- Explore Omicho Market, local food, Kanazawa Castle, Kenrokuen Garden
-Experience Higashi Chaya, make sweets, Daruma,
-Try your hands on Gold leaf craft
As a special treat, try your hand at Japanese crafts—create your own Daruma doll or learn the art of making wagashi , and experience the delicate technique of gold leaf crafting. This tour offers a unique opportunity to explore Kanazawa like a local, while enjoying its rich heritage and cultural crafts in just six hours.
- Enjoy the walk and talk with English-speaking guide
- Explore Omicho Market, local food, Kanazawa Castle, Kenrokuen Garden
-Experience Higashi Chaya, make sweets, Daruma,
-Try your hands on Gold leaf craft
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True Kanazawa: Experience Traditional Crafts walk with a Local
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 6 hours
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
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- Japanese sweets or Daruma making experience (It varies depending on the craft man's schedule)
- Gold leaf experience
- Admission for Kanazawa castle
- Admission for Kenrokuen Garden
- A Professional English Speaking Tour Guide
- Lunch (Our guide will provide a variety of food recommendations in Oumicho Market))
- Food and drinks
- Gratuity (not obligatory)
Meeting point
【MEETING POINT】Kanazawa Station East Square - Tsuzumi-mon Gate
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【ADDRESS】2 Kinoshinbomachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan
【Meeting time】10:50am
【Departure time】11:00am
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Return details
Kanazawa Station, 1 Chome-028 Hirooka, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-0031, Japan
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Kanazawa StationMeeting point ①Kanazawa Staion East Square- Tsuzumi-mon Gate ※Please refer to "Meeting and Pickup" and "Additional Info" section for details.
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Omicho MarketEnjoy the atmosphere of the largest fresh food market in Kanazawa since the Edo Period. There are about 200 shops lined up and while most shops specialize in the local food and produce, you can also find clothing, kitchen tools and more.
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Kanazawa CastleThe castle was the seat of the powerful Maeda Clan, lords of Kaga, a feudal domain ranking second only to the Tokugawa possessions in terms of size and wealth. Your tour guide will explain about not only the place but also its history.
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Kenrokuen GardenKenrokuen Garden which is one of Japan's three most beautiful gardens, and discover the beauty of Japanese garden design. A stroll around Kenrokuen will help with understanding this landscape theory as the grounds are teeming with water features, bridges, teahouses, trees, flowers, stones, viewpoints and hidden nooks. The beauty of this Japanese garden also changes with the seasons.
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★Japanese Sweets making or Craft making ・Enjoy making Japanese sweets(Wagashi) with professional Wagashi craftman ※Depending on the craftsman's schedule, this experience may be making traditional crafts (painting of Daruma dolls).
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Kanazawa Bikazari Asano★Gold leaf experience ・You can learn about traditional gold leaf experience
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Higashi Chaya District・Discover one of Kanazawa’s largest geisha districts ・Please Try gorgeous gold leaf ice cream!
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Kanazawa StationOur tour ends at Kanazawa station
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True Kanazawa: Experience Traditional Crafts walk with a Local
Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan
Experience unavailable
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!