Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #7 in Kanazawa, Japan
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2.5 km
78 m
Experience Kanazawa in Japan in a whole new way with our free 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 KanazawaSight 1: Gyokusen-en Garden
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.
Sight 2: Kenrokuen Park
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.
Sight 3: Kanazawa Castle
Get Ticket*Kanazawa Castle is a large, partially restored Japanese castle in Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan. It is located adjacent to the celebrated Kenroku-en Garden, which once formed the castle's private outer garden. It was the headquarters of Kaga Domain, ruled by the Maeda clan for 14 generations from the Sengoku period until the coming of the Meiji Restoration in 1871.
Sight 4: Oyama-jinja Shrine
Oyama Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan.
Sight 5: Ashigaru Shiryokan Museum
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.
Sight 6: Nagamachi Samurais District
Nagamachi Samurai Residence Ruins (Nagamachi Samurai Mansion Ruins) is a tourist attraction located in Kanazawa Nagamachi, Ishikawa Prefecture.
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