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Kanazawa Art Walk Creative Worlds and Hidden Corners
- 2–3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Private tour
Highlights
Kanazawa has long been known as the city of traditional crafts to the Japanese people. During the samurai era, the local art scene experienced tremendous growth, as many artists from all over the nation moved and settled here to continue to pursue their arts. This continues to this day, as you can see the city’s strong artistic roots in spots like its timeless historic districts, elegantly curated contemporary museums, and small, off-the-beaten-path spots around every corner. In this tour, our guide will show you the city via its art and famous crafts, while sharing fascinating stories and local insights that will help you not only see, but feel Kanazawa. It is perfect for art lovers, culture enthusiasts, or anyone who wants to explore the city more deeply and at their own pace. You will discover how the city’s creative spirit connects its part, present, and future.
Inclusions
What's included
- English-speaking guide
What's not
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Bus 220~yen/person or Taxi 1000~yen/car
- Entry/Admission: Fees vary by facility, ranging from a minimum of 500 yen to a maximum of 2,000 yen.
Itinerary
One of Kanazawa's most famous landmarks, the traditional neighborhood is home to teahouses where geisha perform. It is also renowned for its beautifully preserved traditional Japanese buildings and for the numerous local craft shops that reside in its vicinity.
Another one of Kanazawa's three teahouse districts, located right across the river from the more famous Higashi Chaya District. The narrow alleys of Kazuemachi Chayagai offer some of the most beautiful sceneries one can find inside the city.
Originally built as a private garden for the Maeda Clan, Kenrokuen Garden is one of the most beautiful gardens of Japan, that attracts visitors from all over the world. Cherry blossoms in spring, red leaves in autumn, or snow in winter – it is beautiful no matter the season. Our guide will introduce you the brief history of the garden and its most interesting and stunning spots.
Explore one of Japan’s most iconic contemporary art museums, known for its open, circular design and interactive installations that invite you to see art and architecture in new ways.
Step into serene minimalism at this beautiful museum dedicated to D.T. Suzuki, the Zen philosopher who is best known for introducing his philosophy to the Western world. Its architecture, water gardens, and exhibits encourage quiet reflection — an art experience for the soul.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- If the guests choose this meeting point, our guide will be waiting on the bridge with a name board.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Unveil Japan
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Kanazawa
- Its from-price is 76% above the median of the 249 experiences we list in Kanazawa.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Kanazawa
Kanazawa is a castle city on Japan's Sea of Japan coast, with the celebrated Kenrokuen garden, geisha and samurai districts, gold leaf and fresh seafood.
Kanazawa was the seat of the Maeda clan, who ruled the rich Kaga domain through the Edo period, and it escaped the bombing of the Second World War, so its old streets survive. Kenrokuen, one of Japan's three great landscape gardens, spreads over a hill beside the castle, with ponds, stone lanterns and pines that are held up by ropes against the winter snow. The turrets and gates of Kanazawa Castle have been rebuilt.
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