Kanazawa Half-day Historical Walking Tour

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ID: GYG357275-639900
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国家: Japan

持续时间: 05:00 小时


描述

The best way to explore historical sites of Kanazawa spread out around the city with a local tour guide
anazawa’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 and a restaurant 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.

[What You can Experience]

◼️Explore the most iconic spots in Kanazawa, including Omicho Market, Kanazawa Castle, and Kenrokuen Garden, all packed with insights only local guides know.

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.

Next, explore 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.

◼️Experience Kanazawa’s history from a different perspective by enjoying local cuisine while overlooking Japan’s oldest fountain or by visiting a wagashi (Japanese sweets) museum.

When you start feeling hungry from walking, enjoy 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. Additionally, 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.

◼️The climax of this tour is the Higashi Chaya District. Make unforgettable memories in Kanazawa by visiting teahouses with over 200 years of history.

The highlight of this tour is the Higashi Chaya District, where traditional streetscapes remain preserved. After strolling through this area, 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!

亮点

  • Explore Omicho-Market which has over 300 years of history
  • Enjoy walking in one of the three most famous garden: Kenrokuen
  • Take a break with matcha and sweets at historical sites in Higashi-Chaya

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In front of FamilyMart+Drug Komeya Kanazawa Musashi Store. Our guide will be holding a red/orange sign saying "Magical Trip"
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