【Only 1 group per day】Guided Night Exploration of Kanazawa’s Samurai Culture

●Basic tour schedule

Meet in front of Mister Donut Kanazawa Musashi (near Omicho Market) (18:45) → Higashi tea house town → Otebori → Oyama Shrine → Nagamachi samurai residence ruins (2 hours/approx. 4.5km) → End near Korinbo (around 21:00)

●As this is a private tour, arrangements can be made.

・The guide will make suggestions when special light-ups are held on weekends or in accordance with the season!
・The dissolution place is not only around Korinbo, but can also meet the customer's request.
(Possible areas: Omicho market area, Higashi tea house area)
・Depending on the situation, we may use a route bus or taxi on the way. Please inquire about this before departure.
In that case, please note that all transportation expenses incurred during the tour will be borne by the customer.
If you have a free pass ticket for the bus that was used during the day, please bring it with you.
・Available places:
　Higashi Teahouse Town/Kazuemachi/Asanogawa Bridge/Plum Bridge/Otebori/Owari Town/Nagamachi samurai residence/Oyama Shrine
　Kanazawa Castle (*Limited to open days)/Gyokuseninmaru Garden (*Limited to open days)/Kenrokuen (*Limited to open days)

Owaricho/Kazuemachi-Chayagai/Higashi-Chayagai districts

You will first walk through Owaricho, the former economic center of Kanazawa during the samurai era, where many authentic and stately buildings remain.
The tour goes through a lively back alley to the Chayagai district. Then, following the calm and gently-lighted Asano riverside alley, you are shown to both Kazuemachi-Chayagai and Higashi-Chayagai districts.
While full of hustle and bustle in the daytime, Chayagai districts become mystical at night. If you strain your ears, you may hear a geisha's shamisen in the distance. The Asano River is an important river deeply involved with Kanazawa's history and lifestyle. Four bridges in different styles on the Asano River are illuminated, creating a majestic atmosphere.

Otebori Moat

Otebori is a moat lined with the stone walls that surround the Kanazawa Castle. The water has never been drained, so its appearance has not changed since the Edo Period. Also known as the "Stone Wall Museum," the stone walls surrounding the castle stand out when lit up at night. Enjoy the combination of its nighttime illumination and the magnificent scenery. In addition, seasonal expressions such as cherry blossoms in spring, autumn leaves in autumn are worth looking out for.

Oyama Shrine

Oyama Shrine, known with its peculiar Go-Shinmon Gate, is dedicated to Toshiie Maeda, the founder of the Kaga Domain. The particularity of the main gate, inspired by Japanese, Oriental, and Occidental styles, is marked by the stained glass mounted in it.

Nagamachi Bukeyashiki Samurai residences

The last stop will be the Nagamachi Bukeyashiki, where the old Samurai residences still remain and also where some citizens live. The elegance of the old streets with stone pavements and earthen walls will have you immersed in the ancient culture of Japan.