[Gold-Guide] A town steeped in samurai culture. A half-day tour of Kanazawa, visiting samurai residences, Kanazawa Castle, and Kenrokuen Gardens

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We would like to introduce Gold-Guide's recommended Highlight Tour: Half-day (AM) Kanazawa Tour: Samurai Residence, Castle and Garden.

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Required time

Half day (5 hours)

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Gold-Guide is a guide matching platform operated by West Japan Marketing Communications Inc., which matches tourists visiting Japan with highly skilled interpreter guides and provides guided tours.

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Kanazawa, which we will introduce this time, has become very easily accessible from Tokyo with the opening of the Hokuriku Shinkansen in March 2024. On the other hand, access from Kansai will no longer be possible using a direct express train without changing trains, but now you will need to transfer to the Hokuriku Shinkansen at Tsuruga Station. If you don't have large luggage, you should be able to transfer in about 10 minutes, but even so, there seem to be quite a few people who miss their trains. Please make sure you leave with plenty of time to transfer. If you are worried, there are also guided tours available from Kansai that you can take with you on a day trip , so please consider them☺

The tour we are introducing this time is...

Half-day (AM) Kanazawa Tour: Samurai Residence, Castle and Garden

This is a fascinating half-day tour to discover the treasures of Kanazawa. First, visit Nagamachi Samurai Residence District, where warlords of the Sengoku period lived, and experience feudal Japan as you walk through traditional samurai houses and narrow cobblestone streets. Next, marvel at the grandeur of Kanazawa Castle Park, a symbol of power and history. Finally, visit Kenrokuen, a tranquil Japanese oasis, and soak in the beauty of nature and the splendor of a Japanese garden. In just half a day, you will discover the beautiful culture and history that Kanazawa is proud of, and create unforgettable memories.

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Meeting point: Meet your guide-interpreter at your accommodation in Kanazawa City or JR Kanazawa Station.
After the meet, we will head to our first destination, Nagamachi Samurai Residences, by taxi or local bus.

Nagamachi Bukeyashiki

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Walk to Kanazawa Castle Park.

Kanazawa Castle Ruins

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We head to Kenrokuen Garden on foot.

Kenrokuen

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Disband: The tour ends upon arrival at your accommodation in Kanazawa City or JR Kanazawa Station.
The end location of the tour can be changed. Please consult with your guide.

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We are looking for guide-interpreters living in the Hokuriku region!

We are currently looking for people who are national licensed guide-interpreters and live in the Hokuriku region to become registered Gold-Guide guides. To register, you will need to take a recruitment interview conducted by our company. If you are interested, please feel free to apply.

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