Half Day Kanazawa Maeda Era Districts Tour
Joined 2025
Kanazawa, once Japan’s wealthiest domain, lies on the Sea of Japan coast. Despite its small size, it’s full of culture, history, and charm. You’ll see Samurai Districts, Kanazawa Castle, Kenroku-en Garden, and Higashi Chaya tea district — famous for scenic streets, roasted green tea, and shimmering gold-leaf treats. Let an experienced guide help you explore its beauty and hidden stories to see the very best of this wonderful city.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
M'ZA Starbucks - Omicho Market
- The Starbucks is across from the market near the crosswalk from the bus stop.
Nagamachi District
It boast modest wooden homes once belonging to Kanazawa’s low-ranking foot soldiers, offering a glimpse into their simple, everyday lives. Then to a historic quarter where samurai families once lived, with narrow lanes, earthen walls, and traditional gates preserving its feudal charm.
Maeda Oyama Shrine
The Oyama Shrine is dedicated to Maeda Toshiie, the first lord of Kaga, Oyama Shrine is known for its unique gate blending Japanese, Chinese, and Western styles. Its peaceful gardens and pond offer a serene retreat in the heart of Kanazawa.
Tea House on the Castle Grounds
After that we will head out for Matcha Tea at one of two garden locations on our way through the Kanazawa castle grounds. You will enjoy a beautiful rich matcha tea it in front of one of two beautiful garden ponds experiences.
Kenroku-en Garden
One of Japan’s most celebrated landscape gardens, Kenroku-en is famous for its graceful ponds, teahouses, and carefully designed scenery that changes beautifully with each season.
Ending Point
Omicho M'ZA Starbucks or at the gardens if you choose.
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
• Guide fee
• Kenroku-en Garden
• Tea House
• Since this is a walking tour, there are no other costs.
Tour Important Information
We are walking outdoors, so please wear comfortable shoes and clothing suitable for the weather. Make sure to check the forecast in advance and bringing an umbrella or raincoat if needed. Also, during winter months, daytime temperatures can fall below 10°C. Snow and ice are common, so warm clothing and slip-resistant footwear are strongly advised.
There will be free time throughout the tour to explore each location at your own pace. Please be sure to return to the meeting points at the time your guide indicates if you want to wonder a bit.
As I will be giving you a list of recommended places for the rest of your evening or following day at the end of the tour, you can request to make that WhatsApp link immediately so that we can communicate if you need to separate from the group momentarily. So please ask once the tour has started if that is something you'd like.
The tour can be customized if you wish. Please contact me for details.
Important message from the supplier
Note for Extraordinary Travelers:
While I am based out of Kanazawa, I also offer guiding in nearby destinations with the same range of deep insights, activities and knowledge of local life for the last 300 years. These areas include: Shirakawa-go, Ainokura, Takayama, Matsumoto and various winter spots among others. All are within a two hour radius of Kanazawa city.
If you're interested in exploring beyond Kanazawa, I can also guide you outside the city and have a licensed logistical partner with driver for private tours for up to 8 guests. Together, we can further assist you in your destination planning in our area.
Please contact me in advance for details and planning in line with local guidelines and best-practice protocols. I’ll help figure out the best way to make it happen!
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2025
About Tour Guide Lee S.
Welcome to Hokuriku! I’m based in Kanazawa and would love to show you around not just the famous sights, but also the everyday beauty and hidden corners that make this region special. I also provide winter tours and have a logistics team for your expedient comfort needs and convenience.
Whether you're strolling through samurai districts, sampling fresh seafood at a local market, or soaking in the peaceful atmosphere of mountain villages like Takayama, Shirakawa-go or Ainokura among many more, I’ll help you experience Japan in a way that feels personal, relaxed, and real.
I grew up in BC Canada with friends from all over the world, and now call Japan home. I speak conversational Japanese and understand both the traveler’s curiosity and the local rhythm of life. That means I can help bridge the gap, so you feel comfortable and connected wherever we go.
Every tour is flexible—if the weather shifts or something catches your eye, we can adapt. My goal is to make your time here smooth, engaging, and full of insight.
Let’s explore Hokuriku together, one story, flavor, and moment at a time.
$92/ per person
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