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Kanazawa Walking Tour: Gold Leaf, Japanese Sweets and Ninja Stars
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Kanazawa Walking Tour: Gold Leaf, Japanese Sweets and Ninja Stars

1 day
Kanazawa
€139.37/person
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Prices for Sat 14 Nov

You'll get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hour(s) before the activity date (destination local time)
  • Admission to attractions
  • English-speaking guide

Not included: Other personal expenses; Lunch; Accommodation

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Overview

The city of Kanazawa, with its beautiful gardens, historic districts and delicious local foods, is more than just the sights within it. Why not get hands-on experience with Japanese and local cultural activities while exploring some of the lesser visited areas. The area is famous for its traditional crafts such as gold leaf, Japanese sweets, pottery, kimono-making, etc. On this tour you can try out using gold leaf, making Japanese sweets and also getting a chance at throwing two different types of ninja stars. If you are someone who wants to dive deeper into the culture of the city while walking around the city, this is the tour for you.

Highlights

Make a beautiful gold leaf plate that you can take home and display or use
Walk through the atmospheric Kazuemachi Geisha district before exploring the stunning and famous Higashichaya Teahouse District
Make a variety of delicious Japanese mochi sweets that you can eat at your own pleasure
Tour the backway to the Nishi-chaya District and slowly see Ishiura shrine, the DT Suzuki Museum and other outdoor art and attractions
Learn more about ninjas and try throwing two different types of throwing stars at the Ninja Museum

What's included

Admission to attractions
English-speaking guide

What's not included

Other personal expenses
Lunch
Accommodation

Cancellation policy

  • Free cancellation with 24 hours' notice.

Additional info

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[Departure] 08:30, meet up at Kanazawa Station. Meetup outside of the Shinkansen ticket gates, in front of the information center. Look for the sumo wrestler cutouts. For those from outside the station, it is inside of the East Entrance. Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded. Please arrive at the location 10 mins before the departure time [Transportation] 08:30 By walking [Attraction/experience] 08:50, 55 min(s), Guided tour, Omicho Market, Walk around the Omicho Market, grab breakfast or a try some sea food or just enjoy the atmosphere of a busy morning market [Attraction/experience] 09:45, 1 hour(s) 5 min(s), Guided tour, Gold Leaf Experience, Arrive at the Gold Leaf Experience. Prepare to spend an hour meticulously placing gold on your plate. Don't worry about mistakes, the professional assistants can fix just about anything! [Attraction/experience] 10:55, 35 min(s), Guided tour, Higashi Chaya District, Go the back way to Higashi Chayamachi, encountering an old style bridge and a former temple district in the hills. [Dining] 11:30, 1 hour(s) 30 min(s), Lunch, Have lunch in Higashi Chayamachi. Your guide will have a few recommendations but feel free to look around too. [Attraction/experience] 13:00, 50 min(s), Guided tour, Japanese Sweets Making Experience, Start the Japanese Sweets Making Experience. Enjoy making the sweets you have been eating with matcha during your stay in Japan. Try a variety of tastes and textures. [Attraction/experience] 13:50, 1 hour(s) 30 min(s), Guided tour, Nishi Chayamachi, Walk through different sites on your way to the final area. Includes stops at Ishiura Shrine, outdoor art, D.T. Suzuki Museum and Shofukaku before entering the Temple District west side of the city. [Attraction/experience] 15:20, 40 min(s), Guided tour, Ninja Weapons Museum, Arrive in the Nishi Chayamachi. The other main geisha area of the city, enjoy the atmosphere before heading into the Ninja Weapons Museum. Learn more about ninjas and try the throwing star experience. [Attraction/experience] 16:00, 1 hour(s), Guided tour, Katamachi, Walk around Katamachi and Shintenchi, 1970's and 80's era area of the city. There are lots of city art and has an interesting atmosphere that is usually only found in large cities like Osaka. [Return] 17:00 - 17:30, at Kanazawa Station, Stay in Katamachi and have dinner or go back to Kanazawa Station by bus. Either way, at Katamachi the tour officially ends and we will say our goodbyes! Day {num}
Important: Infants and children must be included in the passenger headcount
All listed events, activities, and experiences are subject to availability. Please note that while certain tour options may appear bookable through our platforms, this does not guarantee that every experience can be carried out as scheduled in the tour itinerary. Many activities require direct confirmation with our partner venues, and availability may vary based on the date and other factors. Should any part of your ordered itinerary require adjustment or deviation from the original schedule, or if a specific experience is unavailable, we will contact you promptly to discuss suitable alternatives or amendments. Address KANAZAWA STATION Ishikawa, Kanazawa, Kinoshinbomachi, 1 Please refer to the map for assistance
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