Kanazawa Samurai & Geisha Walk with 2 Craft Visits and Lunch
Explore the rich heritage of Kanazawa on a captivating walking tour that delves into the world of samurai and geisha. This half-day experience takes you through the historic Nagamachi Samurai District, where you’ll visit the Nomura Samurai House and its stunning gardens. Discover the artistry of uru
What To Expect
Stop 1
⏱ 20 minVisit Oyama Shrine, known for its unique mix of Japanese and Western architectural styles Start your journey at Oyama Shrine, the symbolic gate of Kanazawa’s samurai past.
Stop 2
⏱ 30 minAdmission includedExperience a rare visit to a traditional Urushi workshop founded in 1879 and hear directly from its sixth-generation artisan. Learn how tree sap is transformed into Urushi through filtering, refining, and coloring, while seeing the actual machines used in the process. Take home two pairs of chopsticks made at the workshop, including one finished with the traditional fuki-urushi technique.
Stop 3
⏱ 20 minAdmission includedStep inside the Nomura Samurai Residence, famed for its two-star Michelin Green Guide garden, tea room, and genuine samurai armor. Feel the quiet strength and elegance that defined the warrior class.
Stop 4
⏱ 20 minWalk through the Nagamachi Samurai District and visit the Nomura Samurai House
Stop 5
⏱ 40 minAdmission includedSee the art of handcrafted paper umbrellas, a traditional Kanazawa craft
Stop 6
⏱ 1hAdmission includedHave a local lunch in the historic Nishi Chaya District, one of Kanazawa’s three geisha quarters Recharge with a delicious lunch in Nishi Chaya District, one of Kanazawa’s remaining geisha quarters, savoring fresh seafood from the Sea of Japan or local Noto pork in a relaxed, traditional setting.
Stop 7
⏱ 30 minAdmission includedArrive at Myoryuji Temple (Ninja Temple); your guide assists with check-in and then departs Finally, explore the legendary Myoryuji Temple, nicknamed the “Ninja Temple.” Though unrelated to ninjas, its secret passages and clever defenses once protected samurai lords.
What to Bring
- •Public transportation options are available nearby
- •Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- •Out of respect for all participants, the tour will start on time. Guests arriving late cannot join, reschedule, or receive a refund.
- •Please note there might be other participants on the same tour.
- •Please note that preschool children are not allowed to enter Myoryuji Temple (Ninja Temple). If a preschool child joins the tour, it will end for them at the temple entrance, and no refund is available for the temple or tour fee.
- •Due to stairs, narrow passages, and limited accessibility in some areas, this tour is not suitable for guests with mobility issues, wheelchairs, or strollers.
- •As this is a walking tour, please wear comfortable shoes suitable for long distances.
- •We will visit Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines—please wear respectful clothing.
- •Photography is not allowed inside Myoryuji Temple (Ninja Temple). Please follow the guide’s instructions regarding photography at other locations.
- •Please bring rain gear in case of light rain; the tour will proceed unless conditions are unsafe.
- •Vegetarian menus are also available upon advance request. Vegetarian options are limited and may include fish-based broth (dashi). We will do our best to accommodate, but please contact us in advance.
- •We are unable to accommodate gluten-free requests or guarantee allergy-free meals, as food is prepared in external kitchens. Substitutions may not always be possible, but we’ll make every effort to provide alternatives.
- •You do not need to pay for the guide’s food or drinks.
- •Please bring some cash if you wish to buy additional snacks or drinks.
- •The itinerary order may change depending on traffic, weather, or facility operations. If any place is closed, an alternative location will be arranged.
- •The tour may be cancelled in case of severe weather for safety reasons.
- •All temple entrance fees and lunch are included in the tour price.
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