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Kanazawa Highlights: Garden, Castle, Samurai & Geisha+Taxi
Product code 28575P53
From
From JPY 8,718
Dates
Available from May 19, 2026
Start times
1:30 PM, 8:30 AM
Travelers
Infant ages 0-3, Adult ages 4-99
Options
Afternoon Tour (Starts 1:30PM), Morning Tour (Starts 8:30AM)
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Duration
3 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
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From
From JPY 8,718
Kanazawa Highlights: Garden, Castle, Samurai & Geisha+Taxi
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Duration
3 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
Why Travelers Love This
Discover the story behind Kanazawa’s beauty on this small-group walking tour. Explore four iconic areas—Kenrokuen Garden, Kanazawa Castle, Samurai District, and Higashi Chaya Geisha District—while learning how history, culture, nature, and art connect. A short taxi ride is included, skipping the longest walking section and making this a comfortable way to experience Kanazawa’s highlights in just three hours. Visit Kenrokuen Garden and Kanazawa Castle, explore the historic Samurai District and Nomura-ke Samurai Heritage Residence (admission included), where you'll gain insight into samurai life and values, and discover geisha culture and traditional craftsmanship in Higashi Chaya District. Led by a professional local English-speaking guide, this tour offers a deeper understanding of Kanazawa beyond typical sightseeing. Perfect for curious travelers who want to discover the story that connects Kanazawa’s most iconic places while enjoying a comfortable journey through the city.
Overview
Discover the story behind Kanazawa’s beauty on this small-group walking tour. Explore four iconic areas—Kenrokuen Garden, Kanazawa Castle, Samurai District, and Higashi Chaya Geisha District—while learning how history, culture, nature, and art connect. A short taxi ride is included, skipping the longest walking section and making this a comfortable way to experience Kanazawa’s highlights in just three hours. Visit Kenrokuen Garden and Kanazawa Castle, explore the historic Samurai District and Nomura-ke Samurai Heritage Residence (admission included), where you'll gain insight into samurai life and values, and discover geisha culture and traditional craftsmanship in Higashi Chaya District. Led by a professional local English-speaking guide, this tour offers a deeper understanding of Kanazawa beyond typical sightseeing. Perfect for curious travelers who want to discover the story that connects Kanazawa’s most iconic places while enjoying a comfortable journey through the city.
What's Included
Included
A Professional English Speaking Tour Guide
Guided tour of Kanazawa's 4 iconic places: Kenrokuen, Castle, Samurai District & Geisha District
Admission fee for Nomura House in Nagamachi Samurai District
Admission fee for Kenrokuen Garden
1-way taxi fee from Nagamachi Samurai District to Higashi Chaya Geisha District (All Guests & guide)
Not included
Gratuity (not obligatory)
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Personal expenses or added transportation before, during, or after the tour (except 1-way taxi ride)
Itinerary
Pass by stop 1
Pass by stop 1
【Meeting point】 Kenrokuen Information Center 【Meeting time】
Stop 2
40 minutesAdmission included
Stop 2
[The Philosophy of Kenrokuen, One of the Three Great Gardens in Japan] Discover the hidden design behind one of Japan’s most celebrated gardens. Learn how the powerful Maeda clan—the samurai lords who ruled for 300 years—used beauty and culture as a subtle expression of political stability.
Stop 3
30 minutes
Stop 3
[The Spirit of Kanazawa Castle] Explore the exterior of the castle and hear stories of the rulers who shaped the region. From massive stone walls to elegant white roofs, discover why this fortress remains the symbolic heart of the city today.
Stop 4
30 minutesAdmission included
Stop 4
[Samurai Heritage & Nomura House Entry] Walk through historic earthen walls and step inside Nomura House, a premier samurai residence. Experience its award-winning traditional garden and see authentic samurai armor and weapons up close. Take a ride to Higashi Chaya district from here, with the tour guide.
Stop 5
40 minutes
Stop 5
[The Elegance of Higashi Chaya Geisha District] Step into the atmospheric world of geisha culture and traditional teahouses. Discover how Kanazawa’s crafts and performing arts have been carefully preserved and passed down through generations.
Additional Info
Pets Welcome
Service animals allowed
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
No Back Problems
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
No Pregnant
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No Heart Problems
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Physical Medium
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Other
Customers will walk primarily during the tour, hence not recommended for the people who have difficulty walking
Other
Itinerary order is subject to change depending on traffic, weather, and operation.
Other
Late arrivals will not be entertained and joining midway is not feasible for the tour. Please arrive the meeting point on time.
Other
We do not supply any extra drop off service and tour ends at the last spot.
Other
If any of the places on the itinerary are closed, you will visit an alternative place
Other
No refunds or changes will be given to latecomers and no-shows.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
Review Summary
5.0
191 reviews
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