[Ishikawa/Kanazawa] Gold-Guide's recommended easy half-day tour of Kanazawa, visiting samurai residences, Kanazawa Castle, and Kenrokuen Garden

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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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Nagamachi Bukeyashiki

The Nagamachi Samurai Residence Site, where old earthen walls and stone-paved alleys remain, is lined with magnificent samurai residences. It has been designated a traditional environment preservation area and a scenic district, and the area still maintains its quaint scenery.

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Kanazawa Castle Ruins

Kanazawa Castle Park is a historical space that was once the residence of the Maeda clan, the ruling Kaga Domain, and is now open to the public. Along with its outer garden, Kenrokuen, it is a treasure for the people of Ishikawa Prefecture, and is loved by many for its splendor. We hope you will experience this wonderful experience.

Historical buildings such as the "Ishikawa Gate," "Mitsukken Nagaya," and "Tsurumaru Warehouse," which are designated as Important Cultural Properties, and the "Hijikken Nagaya," "Hashizumemon Tsuzuki Yagura," which have been rebuilt in recent years, There is much to see here, including its grandeur and the abundance of plants and animals found near the Honmaru Garden.

I would like to introduce you to the overview and highlights of Kanazawa Castle Park.

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Kenrokuen

Historical and cultural heritage reflecting the culture of the Kaga Domain
Kenrokuen is one of the three most famous gardens in Japan, along with Kairakuen in Mito and Korakuen in Okayama. Kenrokuen was a representative feudal garden of the Edo period, and was carved into a garden by successive feudal lords of Kaga for many years. Located in the center of Kanazawa City, the garden is loved by many locals and tourists from all over the world as a place where you can enjoy the beauty of the four seasons.

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