Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #5 in Kanazawa, Japan

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Number of sights 5 sights
Distance 2.3 km
Ascend 63 m
Descend 75 m

Experience Kanazawa in Japan in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Activities in KanazawaIndividual Sights in Kanazawa

Sight 1: Gyokusen-en Garden

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Gyokusen-en is a pond-spring walking garden located in Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture. In the park, there is the oldest tea room in Kanazawa, Saisetsutei, and a tea room that is a copy of Urasenke Kanuntei.

Wikipedia: 玉泉園 (JA)

509 meters / 6 minutes

Sight 2: Kenrokuen Park

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Kenroku-en , located in Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan, is a strolling style garden constructed during the Edo period by the Maeda clan. Along with Kairaku-en and Kōraku-en, Kenroku-en is considered one of the Three Great Gardens of Japan and is noted for its beauty across all seasons, particularly in winter. Spread over nearly 25 acres, features of the landscape include meandering paths, a large pond, several tea houses, and one of Japan's oldest fountains. First opening to the public in 1871, the garden was later designated a National Site of Scenic Beauty in 1922, and subsequently received status as a National Site of Special Scenic Beauty in 1985. The grounds are open through paid admission year-round during daylight hours.

Wikipedia: Kenroku-en (EN), Website

993 meters / 12 minutes

Sight 3: Oyama-jinja Shrine

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Oyama-jinja Shrine

Oyama Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan.

Wikipedia: Oyama Shrine (Ishikawa) (EN)

555 meters / 7 minutes

Sight 4: Ashigaru Shiryokan Museum

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The Kanazawa City Ashigaru Museum is a cultural facility located in Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture that conveys the life of the Kaga Clan's Ashigaru.

Wikipedia: 金沢市足軽資料館 (JA), Website

240 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 5: Nagamachi Samurais District

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Nagamachi Samurai Residence Ruins (Nagamachi Samurai Mansion Ruins) is a tourist attraction located in Kanazawa Nagamachi, Ishikawa Prefecture.

Wikipedia: 長町武家屋敷跡 (JA)

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