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Kanazawa Half-day Historical Walking Tour

By MagicalTrip Inc.
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 436 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview

Kanazawa’s cultural richness offers a unique charm distinct from both Tokyo and Kyoto. During the Edo period, Kanazawa was known as “Kaga Hyakumangoku,” one of Japan’s largest cities. The Maeda family, who ruled the domain, focused their wealth on cultural development rather than military power, allowing Kanazawa to flourish as a cultural center.

As you explore with a guide, you’ll see the preserved aesthetic sense of the samurai throughout the city. Kanazawa was spared from war damage, leaving its historical sites intact, offering a rare glimpse into the past.

This tour includes key spots like Omicho Market, known as Kanazawa’s kitchen; Kenrokuen Garden, a masterpiece that showcases seasonal beauty; and the Higashi Chaya District, rich in 200 years of history. You’ll also visit hidden gems like secret streets with views of Japan’s oldest fountain.

With a local guide, you’ll gain deep insights into Kanazawa’s history and geography, discovering what makes the city so special.

Activity location

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

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • FamilyMart+Drug Komeya Kanazawa Musashi Store
    • 35-1 Shimotsutsumichō
    • 920-0917, Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan

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Kanazawa Half-day Historical Walking Tour
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 10:00
Price details
RM 436.13 x 1 AdultRM 436.13
Total
Price is RM 436.13
Until Sat, 12 Jul

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedEntrance fee to all the museum and garden
  • What's includedWhat's includedA cup of Matcha with seasonal Japanese sweet
  • What's includedWhat's includedTour Photos
  • What's includedWhat's includedTraditional Japanese lunch called Kaga Cuisine

Know before you book

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Omicho Market
  • 20m
Market beloved by locals more than 300 years This tour begins at Omicho Market, which has a history of over 300 years and is known as Kanazawa’s kitchen. If you’re already feeling hungry, take the opportunity to try some local foods such as fresh seafood and locally produced vegetables (specifically called Kaga-vegetables) and fruits as you stroll through the market.
Kanazawa Castle
  • 15m
Our local guide explains the history and uniqueness of Kanazawa castle while walking by. Kanazawa Castle Park and Kenrokuen Garden which shows totally different but all marvelous sides on each seasons and counted as one of Japan’s three great gardens, and learn about the Maeda family, who shaped Kanazawa’s culture.
Kenrokuen Garden
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
One of the 3 best gardens in Japan
Kenrokutei
  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included
Have a traditional lunch called Kaga cuisine while seeing the oldest fountain remaining Kanazawa’s local cuisine at a restaurant inside Kenrokuen, where you can try famous Kaga (Kanazawa) cuisine called Jibuni, while enjoying the view of Japan’s oldest fountain in front of you.
Morihachi Main Store
  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included
One of the 3 most famous Japanese sweets store, which has more than 390 years. Admission fee of Traditional sweets Museum and sweet & drink are included. Indulge in wagashi and matcha, and learn about the process of making traditional sweets at a wagashi museum, deepening your understanding of Kanazawa’s history from a different angle.
Ochaya Shima
  • 40m
  • Admission ticket included
Museum that we can see the actual tea house and instruments used by Geisha. Visit teahouses (geisha houses) with over 200 years of history to truly feel the depth of Kanazawa’s heritage. The area offers plenty things to see, buy and experience, hear what your local guide should reccomend and enjoy them with your newly acquainted knowledge about Kanazawa!
Higashichaya Old Town
  • 20m
The most iconic are from Kanazawa famous for Geisha and golden leaf The highlight of this tour is the Higashi Chaya District, where traditional streetscapes remain preserved.

Location

Activity location

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

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEFamilyMart+Drug Komeya Kanazawa Musashi Store
    • 35-1 Shimotsutsumichō
    • 920-0917, Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan

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