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A traditional Japanese building with a tiled roof and a signboard. 2
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By Amazing Tour Japan

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Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is $38 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 20m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Discover Kanazawa after dark on a guided walk through its historic districts.

    Begin in the Higashi Chaya District, where wooden teahouses glow beneath lantern light after the crowds disappear. Explore its preserved streets as your local guide shares stories of geisha culture, architecture, and Edo-period life.

    Continue to the peaceful Kazuemachi Chaya District along the Asano River. Walk its narrow streets and riverside paths while discovering hidden details and local stories many travelers miss.

    Then walk through central Kanazawa to Oyama Shrine. Admire its illuminated grounds and distinctive gate, combining Japanese, Chinese, and European styles. Learn how the powerful Maeda Clan made Kanazawa one of Japan’s most prosperous cultural cities.

    Your guide will also share historical insights, photo spots, and recommendations for your stay. This tour is ideal for travelers seeking to avoid the daytime crowds and enjoy Kanazawa in a calm, atmospheric setting.

Activity location

  • Nagamachi Neighborhood
    • 3 Nagamachi,
    • Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Starbucks Coffee - Korinbo
    • クラソ・プレイス香林坊 1
    • 920-0961, Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan

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Kanazawa Night Walking Tour Samurai and Geisha Districts

  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 20 minutes2h 20m
    2h 20m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 6:00PM
Price details
$38.40 x 1 Adult$38.40
Total
Price is $38.40
Until Mon, Sep 7

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Local guide
  • Inclusions
    Evening walking tour
  • Inclusions
    Stories of samurai and geisha culture
  • Exclusions
    Food and drinks
  • Exclusions
    All buildings and shops are closed during the evening tour.

Know before you book

    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Nagamachi Neighborhood

  • 30m
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.

Location

Activity location

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    Nagamachi Neighborhood
    • 3 Nagamachi,
    • Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Starbucks Coffee - Korinbo
    • クラソ・プレイス香林坊 1
    • 920-0961, Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan

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