Stories of Old Kanazawa: Garden, Castle & Villa
Step into Samurai Legacy: Gardens, Castle & Hidden Villa
Tour Overview
🕒 Start Time: 8:45 AM
⏱️ Duration: 3 hours
💰 Price: $XXX ~ (per person)
👥 Max Participants: X people
🌐 Language: English
Step into Kanazawa’s samurai legacy as we explore Kenrokuen, the castle grounds, Seisonkaku, and a quiet shrine—uncovering the Maeda clan’s history through gardens, architecture, and hidden stories
Oyama Shrine & Garden Walk
Learn Shinto basics, explore the grounds, try hand‑cleansing, and enjoy the "garden of musical instruments".
Gyokusen Inmaru Garden Walk
Learn Shinto basics, explore the grounds, try hand‑cleansing, and enjoy the "garden of musical instruments".
Kanazawa Castle Grounds Walk
See evolving castle walls and original buildings that reveal Kanazawa's Maeda lords’ legacy.
Kanazawa's Iconic Kenrokuen Garden
Enter Kenrokuen’s quiet gate to explore its icons and the six ideals of a perfect garden. Entry fee included.
Hidden Maeda Residence Seisonkaku
A Maeda lord’s elegant creation. A former villa revealing samurai-era color and craft. Entry fee included.
Hidden Gem - Kanazawa Shrine
Tied to the Maeda lords, where students pray to a scholar‑deity. Also learn of the Shinto wedding ceremony.