Kanazawa's Historical Districts

Let's discover the city's rich cultural heritage and travel back to the feudal era as we explore Kanazawa's well preserved historical districts.

Experience details

• Destination

  Kanazawa

• Category

  City highlight tours

• Duration

  4 hours

• Mode of transport

  Walking

• Available languages

  Deutsch • English • Français

• Highlights

  • Family friendly

• What's included

  Entrance tickets • Private guide • Kids join for free

Here’s an overview of your tour

Your itinerary

• Meeting point

  1 Chome-1 Kōrinbō

• Nagamachi

  Our adventure begins in Nagamachi, a district frozen in time, where the legacy of the samurai comes to life. We will visit the well preserved Nomura House with its beautiful garden.

• Oyama Shrine

  We’ll make a brief stop at Oyama Shrine, dedicated to the powerful Maeda family. Oyama Jinja is one of the most popular Shrines for Locals.

• Kanazawa castle park

  Nestled in the heart of Kanazawa, the castle was home to the Maeda family who ruled over the region during the Edo period.

• Kazuemachi

  Next on our itinerary is Kazuemachi, a district that encapsulates the grace and charm of Kanazawa's geisha culture. We will walk along the picturesque Asanogawa River, lined with beautifully preserved teahouses and merchant residences.

• Higashi Chaya

  Our tour concludes in Higashi Chaya, one of Kanazawa's most iconic and enchanting districts. After savouring a Matcha tea with local Wagashi at a traditional teahouse, we will learn why Kanazawa is the “Goldleaf capital” of Japan.

Select your local guide

Explore the city with our diverse Withlocals hosts—passionate storytellers offering unique perspectives on every tour.

• Lucy

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  Lucy

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Good to Know

• Tips

  • Bring a reusable water bottle to reduce plastic
  • Be mindful of sharing the real secret spots - let's keep them a secret
  • Be aware of cultural norms & be mindful

• Included

  • Entrance tickets
  • Private guide
  • Kids join for free

• Not included

  • Insurance
  • transportation costs (if needed)
  • personal expenses
  • meals or snacks

• Cancellation

  • Receive a full refund for cancellations done 7 days before the experience date.
  • Your experience can be cancelled and fully refunded within 24 hours of purchase.