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Kanazawa: Gold Leaf Experience & Geisha District Mini Walk
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2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in:
English
Offered languages
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- English
Explore Kanazawa’s Higashi Chaya District on a guided walking tour. Learn about geisha culture and create your own gold leaf souvenir during an included hands-on workshop.
What's Included
Photo and video shooting throughout the tour
Guided walking tour of Higashi Chaya District
Stories about Kanazawa's Geisha culture and history
Local recommendations from your guide
Gold leaf workshop and all required materials
Meals
Matcha tea and Japanese sweets at the café
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Your guide will be waiting in front of the Asanogawa Ohashi Police Box. Please look for the guide at the meeting point.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
Begin in Higashi Chaya District, one of Japan’s best-preserved geisha districts. Walk through streets lined with traditional wooden teahouses while learning about Kanazawa’s history, geisha culture, Edo-period life, and the legacy of the Maeda Clan.
Next, experience Kanazawa’s celebrated gold leaf craftsmanship. The city produces more than 99% of Japan’s gold leaf. During an included hands-on workshop, create your own gold leaf souvenir with guidance from local artisans. The workshop fee and all required materials are included in the booking price.
Continue through the atmospheric streets around Higashi Chaya District and along the Asano River. Discover stories of samurai culture, merchant life, local customs, and perspectives that many visitors miss when exploring alone.
Next, experience Kanazawa’s celebrated gold leaf craftsmanship. The city produces more than 99% of Japan’s gold leaf. During an included hands-on workshop, create your own gold leaf souvenir with guidance from local artisans. The workshop fee and all required materials are included in the booking price.
Continue through the atmospheric streets around Higashi Chaya District and along the Asano River. Discover stories of samurai culture, merchant life, local customs, and perspectives that many visitors miss when exploring alone.
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Additional info
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- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Historical Tours
Craft Classes
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Short term availability
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Free cancellation
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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