Kanazawa Highlights: Garden, Castle, Samurai & Geisha+Taxi

Name: Kanazawa Highlights: Garden, Castle, Samurai & Geisha+Taxi
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5.0(237)3 hoursEnglishBook 2 hours aheadKanazawa, Japan

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Discover the story behind Kanazawa’s beauty on this small-group walking tour. Explore four iconic areas—Kenrokuen Garden, Kanazawa Castle, Samurai District, and Higashi Chaya Geisha District—while learning how history, culture, nature, and art connect. A short taxi ride is included, skipping the longest walking section and making this a comfortable way to experience Kanazawa’s highlights in just three hours.

Visit Kenrokuen Garden and Kanazawa Castle, explore the historic Samurai District and Nomura-ke Samurai Heritage Residence (admission included), where you'll gain insight into samurai life and values, and discover geisha culture and traditional craftsmanship in Higashi Chaya District.

Led by a professional local English-speaking guide, this tour offers a deeper understanding of Kanazawa beyond typical sightseeing. Perfect for curious travelers who want to discover the story that connects Kanazawa’s most iconic places while enjoying a comfortable journey through the city.

Included

A Professional English Speaking Tour Guide
Guided tour of Kanazawa's 4 iconic places: Kenrokuen, Castle, Samurai District & Geisha District
Admission fee for Nomura House in Nagamachi Samurai District
Admission fee for Kenrokuen Garden
1-way taxi fee from Nagamachi Samurai District to Higashi Chaya Geisha District (All Guests & guide)

Not included

Gratuity (not obligatory)
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Personal expenses or added transportation before, during, or after the tour (except 1-way taxi ride)

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What you'll do

Kenrokuen Garden
1-1 Marunouchi, Kanazawa, Japan
【Meeting point】 Kenrokuen Information Center 【Meeting time】
Kenrokuen Garden
1-1 Marunouchi, Kanazawa, Japan
[The Philosophy of Kenrokuen, One of the Three Great Gardens in Japan] Discover the hidden design behind one of Japan’s most celebrated gardens. Learn how the powerful Maeda clan—the samurai lords who ruled for 300 years—used beauty and culture as a subtle expression of political stability.
40 minAdmission included
Kanazawa Castle
1-1 Marunouchi, Kanazawa, Japan
[The Spirit of Kanazawa Castle] Explore the exterior of the castle and hear stories of the rulers who shaped the region. From massive stone walls to elegant white roofs, discover why this fortress remains the symbolic heart of the city today.
30 min
[Samurai Heritage & Nomura House Entry]
Walk through historic earthen walls and step inside Nomura House, a premier samurai residence. Experience its award-winning traditional garden and see authentic samurai armor and weapons up close. Take a ride to Higashi Chaya district from here, with the tour guide.
30 minAdmission included
Higashi Chaya District
1 Chome Higashiyama, Kanazawa, Japan
[The Elegance of Higashi Chaya Geisha District] Step into the atmospheric world of geisha culture and traditional teahouses. Discover how Kanazawa’s crafts and performing arts have been carefully preserved and passed down through generations.
40 min