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By Amazing Tour Japan

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Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$105 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Discover Kanazawa’s hidden side on a cultural walking tour featuring Myoryuji, the “Ninja Temple,” and a traditional geisha district. With a local guide, learn about samurai culture, local history, hidden stairs, secret passages, trap doors, and the temple’s ingenious defences.

    Important: Advance reservation and admission are included. Temple rules prohibit outside guides from explaining or translating inside, and the official visit is in Japanese only. An English booklet is provided. Your guide will explain the temple’s history and highlights before entry, answer questions afterwards, and use visual materials or voice-AI support when helpful. Please book with an understanding of this format.

    After the temple, explore a geisha district with wooden teahouses and narrow streets. Discover cultural insights, hidden stories, and photo spots often missed by independent travellers.

Activity location

  • Myoryuji - Ninja Temple
    • 1-2-12 Nomachi
    • 921-8031, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Starbucks Coffee - Korinbo
    • クラソ・プレイス香林坊 1
    • 920-0961, Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan

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Kanazawa Ninja Temple and Geisha District Walking Tour

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Price details
NZ$105.44 x 1 AdultNZ$105.44
Total
Price is NZ$105.44
Until Tue, 25 Aug

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Visit hidden local spots and scenic photo locations
  • Inclusions
    AI-powered multilingual audio support
  • Inclusions
    A personalised route based on your interests
  • Inclusions
    Ninja Temple admission fee and advance reservation included
  • Inclusions
    Recommendations for local food and souvenirs from your guide
  • Inclusions
    Photos and videos taken by your guide during the tour
  • Inclusions
    Local tips to help you make the most of your stay in Kanazawa
  • Exclusions
    Food and drink costs during the tour
  • Exclusions
    Transport costs
  • Exclusions
    Optional tips for the guide

Know before you book

    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Children aged 6 and under are not permitted to enter.

Activity itinerary

Myoryuji - Ninja Temple

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
① Explore Hidden Tricks and Secret Features Discover hidden staircases, secret rooms, trapdoors, and many other clever features that make the temple feel like a real ninja house. Although no ninjas actually lived here, the building was designed with defensive features in preparation for possible attacks. ② Learn About the History of the Kaga Clan Discover why the Kaga Domain was closely watched by the Tokugawa Shogunate during the Edo period, and learn how the temple was designed to help protect the domain in times of conflict. ③ Experience Ingenious Edo-Period Architecture From the outside, the temple appears to have only two floors, but inside it features four floors and seven levels. Marvel at the remarkable architectural techniques and ingenious design created over 400 years ago. ④ Discover Japanese History and Culture Gain a deeper understanding of samurai culture, the history of the Kaga Domain, and the important role temples played during the Edo period.

Kanazawa City Nishi Chaya Museum

  • 30m
① Experience Kanazawa's Traditional Teahouse Culture Nishi Chaya District is one of Kanazawa's three historic geisha districts. Stroll through its traditional teahouse streets and experience the unique atmosphere of Kanazawa's geisha culture. ② Walk Through Beautiful Historic Streets Enjoy a peaceful walk along charming streets lined with traditional wooden buildings and lattice-fronted teahouses. Compared to Higashi Chaya District, Nishi Chaya offers a quieter atmosphere, perfect for photography. ③ Learn About Geisha Culture Discover the history of Kanazawa's geisha, their role in Japanese culture, and the traditions of the teahouse districts. Gain a deeper understanding of this elegant cultural heritage. ④ Enjoy Traditional Japanese Sweets The area is home to charming cafés and traditional Japanese confectionery shops where you can enjoy local sweets and relax during your walk.

Location

Activity location

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    Myoryuji - Ninja Temple
    • 1-2-12 Nomachi
    • 921-8031, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Starbucks Coffee - Korinbo
    • クラソ・プレイス香林坊 1
    • 920-0961, Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan

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