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Embark on a journey to Kanazawa, a city that retains its rich history and important tourist attractions, and experience the facets of the Edo period as they were in those days.
Please select from the options if you would like to purchase a ticket with Shinkansen from Tokyo.
On this tour, you will first visit Kenrokuen Garden, considered one of the most scenic spots in Japan, where you can see the seasonal faces of the Kaga feudal lords who ruled this area, and then experience the deep connection between Kanazawa and gold.
Afterwards, we will dine at Omimachi Market, known as Kanazawa's kitchen, and local eateries, and stroll through well-preserved Edo streetscapes, including samurai residences and the flower district.
The tour also includes an optional gold leaf-applying experience, which is the largest production in Japan.
Why not slip back in time to the Edo period, experiencing colorful flowers and scenery, as well as Japan's ancient history and culture?
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The guide will be waiting for you at your hotel lobby or Kanazawa station with your name sign. Please inform about your pick up details in advance.
Itinerary
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Kenrokuen Garden is a representative garden said to have the best scenic beauty in Japan. Please enjoy the Japanese four seasons and teahouse culture as you tour the garden.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2
There is a legendary spring that gave Kanazawa its name. Today, the well is popular as a power spot for monetary fortune, and it is said that if you circle around the well three times, your wish will come true.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
At Ruins of Nagamachi Bukeyashiki, visitors can enjoy the fresh greenery of the garden trees that can be seen through the earthen walls as they walk through the streets that remind them of the samurai culture of the past. The view of the irrigation canal, which was used to transport lumber in the olden days, will calm your mind.
2 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
4
Like the Naga-machi Buke Yashiki Ruins, the Higashi Chaya-gai offers a walk through the streets that will take you back in time to the days when Kanazawa was a castle town. The old streets with their beautiful latticework and cobblestone pavement have been selected as a national Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings. You can visit stores that serve Japanese sweets and tea that made the taste buds of feudal lords and samurai of the time swoon, and of course, enjoy sweet treats as well.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- The itinerary might be changed due to weather condition or other reasons.
- We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements. Please indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- 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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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