1-Day Kanazawa, Kenrokuen Garden, Samurai District & Sushi-making
Experience authentic Japan in Kanazawa, where ancient traditions come alive through unforgettable hands-on adventures. Start at vibrant Omicho Market before learning sushi-making from local masters and participating in a traditional tea ceremony at the historic Ohiyu Art Museum. Walk through time a
What To Expect
Stop 1
⏱ 40 minCherished as the kitchen of Kanazawa City’s residents, Omicho Market has plenty to offer including the fresh bounty of the sea, in-season vegetables, and regional specialties. Lined with approximately 170 shops, this lively, bustling market is visited by everyone from local residents and sightseers to professional chefs
Stop 2
⏱ 50 minAdmission includedThis museum introduces visitors to the tea ceremony culture of Kaga, Kanazawa, as well as Ohi ware, a type of pottery with more than 350 years of history. In the tea room, enjoy some matcha green tea and Japanese confectionery
Stop 3
⏱ 1h 40mSushi-making Experience and Lunch: Experience making hand-pressed sushi and savoring the bounty of the sea off Kanazawa. Learn how to make hand-pressed sushi from a chef with over 50 years of experience
Stop 4
⏱ 30 minAdmission includedVisit a former residence of a samurai family from the Kaga Domain. Admire the traditional architecture and gaze at the beautiful Japanese garden
Stop 5
⏱ 50 minAdmission includedThis beautiful garden is considered one of the top three Japanese gardens. It offers amazing seasonal views all year round
Stop 6
⏱ 45 minWooden-latticed exteriors of teahouses line both sides of the stone-paved street here where something from the Edo period (1603-1868) still lingers in the air. This area is an Important Traditional Building Preservation District
What to Bring
- •Public transportation options are available nearby
- •Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- •Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- •After departure, the tour may stop by at hotels in Kanazawa City to pick up customers. Please note that customers may not disembark for a break here
- •If sightseeing facilities are closed, the tour will be taken to alternative destinations
- •The departure and arrival times and time to be spent at destinations written on the itinerary are an estimate. The order of activities and arrival times may differ depending on road conditions and congestion at destinations
- •Depending on the tour date, the cooking experience content and venue may be subject to change
- •Please note that customers on this plan may ride along with participants of other tours
- •Children up to 5 years old may join free of charge, but will not be provided with bus seats and lunch. If bus seats or lunch are required, please make a booking under the child rate
- •For those who would like to make meal-related requests such as a meal, please input in the special requirement field. Depending on the menu, requests may not be accommodated.
- •Allergy-friendly meals are not available
- •Under the guidance of a sushi chef, customers will experience making 2 pieces of sushi and 1 sushi roll. Those who would like may slice their own sushi toppings
- •Ingredients for sushi toppings may vary depending on stock availability on the day
- •After cooking experiene, tour bus may stop at Kanazawa station for customers joining the afternoon tour
- •Transfer time between each destination is included inside total duration
- •Parental permission in writing is necessary for all tour participants under the age of eighteen. Any participant under the age of fifteen or not yet enrolled in middle school must be joined by a parent or guardian on the tour
- •Guide Language Support: English - An English-speaking guide accompanies the tour
- •Photo courtesy of Kanazawa City, Ohi museum
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