Kanazawa: Samurai, Matcha, Gardens and Geisha Full-Day Tour
ID: GYG499677-881791
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国家: Japan
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1 天
描述
Discover the Nagamachi Samurai District, Kanazawa Castle, Kenroku-en Garden, and Higashi-chaya Tea District with your guide on a tour of Kanazawa, once one of the wealthiest domains in old Japan.
Join a guided tour to explore the historical attractions of Kanazawa, including well-preserved Edo-era districts, restored residences, feudal-era tea houses, and a partially restored castle with a garden. Get plenty of time to explore the markets and grab a bite on the way.
Start the tour by meeting your guide at Kanazawa Station. As soon as you leave the station building, the first sight will be immediately visible to you. See Tsuzumi-mon gate, a modern take on a traditional building style and a new symbol of Kanazawa.
Walk towards the Nagamachi Samurai District using a side street lined with local residences and the occasional wooden temple. Reach a small neighborhood with houses that once belonged to low-ranking Samurai. Get a chance to enter these houses and see how Samurai of modest means lived their lives.
Afterward, enter the Nagamachi Samurai District and walk down its crooked main street. With free time to explore on your own, buy local Kanazawa crafts and wares. Next up is Oyama Shrine, combining both Japanese and Western elements in a fusion that reflects the history of Japan in the 19th century.
Head to the back of this shrine to explore a koi pond and a small garden, as well as a path that leads to a big wooden bridge. Cross this bridge before passing through an impressive gate to enter the Kanazawa Castle grounds.
Take a well-deserved break at the Gyokusen-an tea house with views over a fabulous garden at the base of some of the castle’s enormous stone walls. Admire the purely Japanese interior of the tea house with unparalleled elegance and refinement. (Occasionally special events are held here and we must change the matcha tea tasting to a different location)
Treat yourself to matcha and artistic “Wagashi” sweets served by kimono-clad staff, while the guide shows you the proper way to drink matcha. Mentally refreshed, now it's time for a physical refresher at lunch nearby. Ask your guide for recommendations!
Head through the Kanazawa Castle grounds before crossing over to the entrance. Follow your guide into the Kenroku-en garden, often listed as one of the best gardens in Japan. Learn how it was designed and created over 200 years ago on the order of the Lord of Kanazawa Castle.
Continue to the famous Higashi-chaya Tea District, the symbol of Kanazawa and perhaps the most famous tea district in Japan outside of Kyoto. Stroll through streets lined with tall, 2-story wooden tea houses, some of which are painted red – a unique design feature to be found only in Kanazawa.
Leaving Higashi-chaya, start the return trip back to the station, passing through the maze-like backstreets of Kazue-machi along the way.
亮点
- Travel back to the time of Japanese warriors at Nagamachi Samurai District
- Marvel at the western-style Oyama Shinto shrine with beautiful stained glass
- Stroll through Kenroku-en, a well-tended traditional garden from the Edo era
- Learn about tea houses while exploring the geisha district of Higashi-chaya
- Enjoy a matcha experience at Shima, a heritage site with classic architecture
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重要信息
This tour involves several hours of walking in the outdoors. Please check the weather forecast before you head to the meetup point and prepare an umbrella or raincoat if necessary.
In winter the temperatures will be below 10°C, and in the morning and evening may be close to or below 0°C. Please wear warm clothing and footwear appropriate for snowy and cold conditions. There may also be snow and ice on the road/sidewalk, so wear non-slippery shoes for such conditions
There will be free time along the way to enjoy the locations at your own pace. However, please make sure that you are at the respective meetup points at the time stated by your guide. If you get lost or need assistance, feel free to call the number listed on your tour pass, and the staff will assist you immediately.
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