Kanazawa Night Walking Tour Samurai and Geisha Districts

Name: Kanazawa Night Walking Tour Samurai and Geisha Districts
Brand: Viator
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4.8(28)2 hours - 2 hr 20 minEnglishBook 4 hours aheadKanazawa, Japan

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Experience Kanazawa after dark on a guided walking tour through the city’s most iconic historic districts.

Begin at Oyama Shrine, dedicated to Maeda Toshiie, founder of the Kaga Domain. As the shrine lights up in the evening, discover the history of the Maeda Clan and how they shaped Kanazawa’s samurai heritage and culture.

Continue to the Nagamachi Samurai District, one of Japan’s best-preserved samurai neighborhoods. Walk along its stone-paved streets and traditional earthen walls while learning about samurai life during the Edo period.

The tour ends in the Higashi Chaya District, Kanazawa’s famous geisha district. Although all shops and teahouses are closed at night, the lantern-lit streets create a peaceful atmosphere perfect for experiencing the district’s timeless beauty. Learn about geisha culture and local history.

Ideal for travelers interested in history, culture, architecture, and photography, this evening tour reveals a quieter and more authentic side of Kanazawa.

Included

Local guide
Evening walking tour
Stories of samurai and geisha culture

Not included

Food and drinks
All buildings and shops are closed during the evening tour.

What you'll do

Ruins of Nagamachi Bukeyashiki
3 Nagamachi, Kanazawa, Japan
Explore the historic Nagamachi Samurai District, one of Kanazawa's best-preserved samurai neighborhoods. Walk through narrow stone-paved streets, earthen walls, and traditional residences that once belonged to high-ranking samurai families. Learn how samurai lived during the Edo period, discover their values and daily life, and experience the atmosphere of old Kanazawa that has remained for centuries.
30 min