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Private walking Tour: A Kanazawa Garden Exploration

Embark on a tranquil journey with our Kanazawa Garden Tour, where we'll meander through the town's most enchanting green havens as nature's beauty unfolds around every corner. Kanazawa is a beautiful city, well situated between the Japanese Alps and the sea of Japan. There is much to discover in Kan

4 hours👥 Max 10

📍Meeting point: We will meet just outside of Ishiura Shrine, at the bus station. From here, you will be facing the 21st century museum. You guide will wait with a sign written "walking tour”on it

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Embark on a tranquil journey with our Kanazawa Garden Tour, where we'll meander through the town's most enchanting green havens as nature's beauty unfolds around every corner. Kanazawa is a beautiful city, well situated between the Japanese Alps and the sea of Japan. There is much to discover in Kanazawa but especially the gardens are just wonderful. Because it was one of the 5 most important cities during feudal times, Kanazawa had a real "Arts and crafts blossom" during the Edo-period. This rich heritage remained preserved until today. This tour goes off the beaten path to show you some of the most gorgeous traditional gardens in Kanazawa.

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What To Expect

1

Stop 1

30 min

Daisetz Teitaro Suzuki, a Buddhist philosopher of Zen Buddhism wrote over 100 books and played a major role in the spread of Zen in the Western world. The museum is meant to be a calm oasis within a busy city.

2

Stop 2

15 min

Gyokusen-en is a garden landscaped by the Wakita family, retainers of the Kaga clan. With a history dating back to the early Edo period (400 years ago), the garden predates the landscaping of Kenroku-en Garden. We will walk contemplate the unique design of this beautiful heritage.

3

Stop 3

45 min

Kenrokuen is said to be one of the three most beautiful gardens in Japan. Your guide will explain the symbols and the typical aspects of a strolling-style landscape garden. Kenrokuen look always beautiful, whenever you visit it!

4

Stop 4

10 min

We will contemplate this charming traditional-style Landscape garden. It was named after Gyokusenin, the wife of the second feudal Lord

5

Stop 5

15 min

on our way to Nagamachi, the Samurai district, we will walk through the Oyama Shrine with it's own 400 year old green oasis.

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Stop 6

30 min

our last Stop is the Nomura Family House, a former Samurai residency with a stunning private garden. We will enjoy the tranquil atmosphere, travel back in time and your guide will explain the typical features of Samurai houses.

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Stop 7

25 min

Kanazawa Castle was home to the Maeda family who ruled over this region during the Edo period. We will walk through the park on our way to Gyokusen Inmaru Garden and your guide will explain about Kanazawa's rich and unique history and cultural heritage.

What’s Included

  • English, French, German speaking guide

What’s NOT Included

  • Insurance
  • Transportation fees
  • entrance fees to the Gardens (about 2000 JPY/Pers)

Additional Info

  • 🚇Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 🚶Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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