Kanazawa Half-Day Private Guided Tour of Kenrokuen Garden, Castle, Higashi Chaya & Samurai District
by Kanazawa Walking Tours
Choose from 2 available options
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.¥40,616Overview
This private half-day tour in Kanazawa lasts about four hours and offers a flexible itinerary tailored to your interests. You will travel by foot and car with a professional English-speaking guide who picks you up and drops you off at your hotel. Stops you may choose include Kenrokuen Garden, where you walk through one of Japan’s most famous feudal gardens dating back to the Edo era. You can also visit Kanazawa Castle Park, exploring the castle grounds, including the white lead roof tiles, Ishikawa Mon gate, and the personal gardens of Lord Maeda. The tour can include the Higashi Chaya District, known for its traditional tea houses and geisha culture, with options to see quieter streets that retain the atmosphere of the samurai period. Another option is the Nagamachi Samurai District, where the streets are lined with mud and straw walls, and you can visit samurai residences including the Ashigaru houses and possibly the Nomura Samurai house. Along the way, there are opportunities to try matcha tea, see gold leaf crafts, or take a break for tea or a light meal. Entrance fees and food are not included unless you choose to pay for them.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Kenrokuen Garden
Kenrokuen Garden has been regarded since the Edo era as one of Japan’s most beautiful feudal gardens. The guide will lead you on a detailed walk through the garden’s grounds.
60 min
Kanazawa Castle Park
Visit the grounds of Kanazawa Castle to see the white lead roof tiles, the Ishikawa Mon gate, and Lord Maeda’s personal gardens while learning about the power of Kanazawa’s Lords.
60 min
Higashi Chaya District
Explore the Kanazawa Geisha district, walking through quieter streets that show the traditional tea houses and cultural atmosphere of the area during the samurai period.
60 min
Ruins of Nagamachi Bukeyashiki
Walk the streets of the well-preserved Samurai District lined with mud and straw walls and visit samurai residences, including footsoldier houses and larger samurai homes.
60 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Kanazawa Half-Day Private Guided Tour of Kenrokuen Garden, Castle, Higashi Chaya & Samurai District
by Kanazawa Walking Tours
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.¥40,616Overview
This private half-day tour in Kanazawa lasts about four hours and offers a flexible itinerary tailored to your interests. You will travel by foot and car with a professional English-speaking guide who picks you up and drops you off at your hotel. Stops you may choose include Kenrokuen Garden, where you walk through one of Japan’s most famous feudal gardens dating back to the Edo era. You can also visit Kanazawa Castle Park, exploring the castle grounds, including the white lead roof tiles, Ishikawa Mon gate, and the personal gardens of Lord Maeda. The tour can include the Higashi Chaya District, known for its traditional tea houses and geisha culture, with options to see quieter streets that retain the atmosphere of the samurai period. Another option is the Nagamachi Samurai District, where the streets are lined with mud and straw walls, and you can visit samurai residences including the Ashigaru houses and possibly the Nomura Samurai house. Along the way, there are opportunities to try matcha tea, see gold leaf crafts, or take a break for tea or a light meal. Entrance fees and food are not included unless you choose to pay for them.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Kenrokuen Garden
Kenrokuen Garden has been regarded since the Edo era as one of Japan’s most beautiful feudal gardens. The guide will lead you on a detailed walk through the garden’s grounds.
60 min
Kanazawa Castle Park
Visit the grounds of Kanazawa Castle to see the white lead roof tiles, the Ishikawa Mon gate, and Lord Maeda’s personal gardens while learning about the power of Kanazawa’s Lords.
60 min
Higashi Chaya District
Explore the Kanazawa Geisha district, walking through quieter streets that show the traditional tea houses and cultural atmosphere of the area during the samurai period.
60 min
Ruins of Nagamachi Bukeyashiki
Walk the streets of the well-preserved Samurai District lined with mud and straw walls and visit samurai residences, including footsoldier houses and larger samurai homes.
60 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.