Private walking Tour: A Kanazawa Garden Exploration

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Overview

Embark on a tranquil journey with our Kanazawa Garden Tour, where we'll meander through the town's most enchanting green havens as nature's beauty unfolds around every corner. Kanazawa is a beautiful city, well situated between the Japanese Alps and the sea of Japan. There is much to discover in Kanazawa but especially the gardens are just wonderful. Because it was one of the 5 most important cities during feudal times, Kanazawa had a real "Arts and crafts blossom" during the Edo-period. This rich heritage remained preserved until today. This tour goes off the beaten path to show you some of the most gorgeous traditional gardens in Kanazawa.

Meeting Point

We will meet just outside of Ishiura Shrine, at the bus station. From here, you will be facing the 21st century museum. You guide will wait with a sign written "walking tour”on it

End Point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

1. D. T. Suzuki Museum Daisetz Teitaro Suzuki, a Buddhist philosopher of Zen Buddhism wrote over 100 books and played a major role in the spread of Zen in the Western world. The museum is meant to be a calm oasis within a busy city. 30 minutes

2. Kenrokuen Garden Kenrokuen is said to be one of the three most beautiful gardens in Japan. Your guide will explain the symbols and the typical aspects of a strolling-style landscape garden. Kenrokuen look always beautiful, whenever you visit it! 45 minutes

3. Gyokusen-en Gyokusen-en is a garden landscaped by the Wakita family, retainers of the Kaga clan. With a history dating back to the early Edo period (400 years ago), the garden predates the landscaping of Kenroku-en Garden. We will walk contemplate the unique design of this beautiful heritage. 15 minutes

4. Shofukaku Garden Shofukaku is a small hidden charming garden nearby 10 minutes

5. Gyokusen-immaru Garden We will contemplate this charming traditional-style Landscape garden. It was named after Gyokusenin, the wife of the second feudal Lord 10 minutes

6. Kanazawa Castle Park Kanazawa Castle was home to the Maeda family who ruled over this region during the Edo period. We will walk through the park on our way to Gyokusen Inmaru Garden and your guide will explain about Kanazawa's rich and unique history and cultural heritage. 25 minutes

7. Nomura Family Samurai House our last Stop is the Nomura Family House, a former Samurai residency with a stunning private garden. We will enjoy the tranquil atmosphere, travel back in time and your guide will explain the typical features of Samurai houses. 30 minutes

8. Oyama Shrine on our way to Nagamachi, the Samurai district, we will walk through the Oyama Shrine with it's own 400 year old green oasis. 15 minutes

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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