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Kanazawa Private 4 Hour Tour Geisha Castle and Secret Shrine

By Japanese night life hopping
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$153 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

4-Hour Kanazawa Tour
Discover Kanazawa's history with an expert guide! Visit Omicho Market, a 300-year-old seafood hub. Explore Kazuemachi and Higashi Chaya, preserved Edo-period districts rich in geisha culture and crafts. See Kanazawa Castle, the historic Maeda clan stronghold with silver-tiled roofs. Conclude at Hirosaka Inari Shrine, walking a scenic path of red torii gates.

Activity location

  • Omicho Market
    • 50 Kamiomicho
    • 920-0905, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Starbucks Coffee - Kanazawa M’ZA
    • 1 15
    • 920-8583, Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan

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Kanazawa Private 4 Hour Tour Geisha Castle and Secret Shrine

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
NZ$153.46 x 1 AdultNZ$153.46
Total
Price is NZ$153.46
Until Sun, 28 Jun

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entrance fee
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Private transport
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Meals
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Bottled water

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Omicho Market

  • 45m
Take a stroll through Omicho Market, boasting over 300 years of history as Kanazawa's "Citizens' Kitchen." Enjoy the lively atmosphere of approximately 170 side-by-side stalls, brimming with freshly caught seafood from the Sea of Japan and local speciality "Kaga vegetables." The guide will share insights into the market's history and seasonal ingredients, while introducing you to the joys of street food with on-the-spot treats like seafood skewers and croquettes. We will also share the secrets of how professionals select the freshest fish. Mingle with the locals in this vibrant spot, where you can experience Kanazawa's rich food culture with all five senses.

Higashichaya Old Town

  • 30m
Visit the Higashi Chaya District, Kanazawa's most prestigious traditional entertainment area, and take a stroll through beautiful streets that retain the charm of the Edo period. Walking along the cobblestone paths lined with stunning wooden lattice doors (degoushi), you will feel as though you have slipped back in time. Our guide will provide an engaging explanation of the area's teahouse architecture and the traditional ozashiki (banquet) culture once enjoyed by wealthy patrons. We will also introduce you to experiences unique to this district, including craft shops featuring Kanazawa's famous gold leaf, modern cafes housed in renovated historic buildings, and inside tours of traditional teahouses. Immerse yourself in Kanazawa's elegant, traditional culture as we guide you to the absolute best

Kenrokuen Garden

  • 40m
  • Admission ticket included
We will take you on a guided tour of Kenrokuen Garden, celebrated as one of the Three Great Gardens of Japan and designated as a National Special Place of Scenic Beauty. As we walk through the expansive grounds, you can fully appreciate the beauty of a classic Edo-period "strolling-style daimyo garden," elegantly dotted with ponds, artificial hills, and traditional pavilions. The guide will share the secrets behind the "Six Excellences" (Rokusho) that give Kenrokuen its name, and explain the history of the iconic two-legged stone lantern, the Kotoji Toro, which serves as a symbol of Kanazawa. From spring cherry blossoms and lush summer greenery to vibrant autumn leaves and the famous winter tradition of yukizuri (snow-protecting ropes), you can enjoy a moment of tranquility while taking in the breathtaking, ever-changing seasonal beauty of the garden no matter when you visit.

Kanazawa Castle

  • 40m
  • Admission ticket included
We will guide you through Kanazawa Castle Park, the symbol of the Kaga Domain's "Million Koku" (unrivalled wealth) and the former residence of the Maeda clan. As you explore the expansive grounds, you can feel the glory of samurai culture first-hand, taking in the magnificent, faithfully restored wooden structures like the Hishi Yagura watchtower and the Gojukken Nagaya storehouse, as well as the diverse and beautiful stone walls that have earned the castle the nickname "The Museum of Stone Walls." The guide will provide an engaging explanation of the secrets behind traditional wooden architecture built entirely without nails, and the history of the stone walls that reflect the aesthetic sense of successive feudal lords. We will also introduce you to the enchanting Gyokusen'inmaru Garden, beloved by the lords, and the best photo spots within the castle grounds. Immerse yourself completely in the historical romance of this majestic and dignified castle built by the Maeda clan.

Location

Activity location

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    Omicho Market
    • 50 Kamiomicho
    • 920-0905, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Starbucks Coffee - Kanazawa M’ZA
    • 1 15
    • 920-8583, Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan

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