Kanazawa Samurai & Geisha Walk with 2 Craft Studio Visits and Lunch

• [Departure] meet up at Oyama Shrine. You can choose to depart at the following times: 09:00, 10:00, 11:00. Make sure you take part at the time you selected at booking, Meet your guide in front of the main torii gate at Oyama Shrine. Your guide will be waiting with a red/orange sign that says “MagicalTrip.”.Please arrive at the location 10 mins before the departure time
• [Attraction/experience] 10 min(s), Guided tour, Oyama Shrine, Visit Oyama Shrine, known for its unique mix of Japanese and Western architectural styles
• [Attraction/experience] 20 min(s), Guided tour, 合名会社高野漆行, Visit a traditional urushi lacquer workshop to learn about Japan’s natural lacquer craft
• [Attraction/experience] 10 min(s), Naga-machi District, Walk through the Nagamachi Samurai District and experience the preserved spirit of the samurai era.
• [Attraction/experience] 20 min(s), Guided tour, Nomura-ke Samurai Heritage Residence, Visit the Nomura Samurai House and experience the quiet elegance of its garden, recognized with two stars in the Michelin Green Guide.
• [Attraction/experience] 35 min(s), Guided tour, Matsuda Japanese Umbrella Shop, See the art of handcrafted paper umbrellas, a traditional Kanazawa craft
• [Dining] 1 hour(s), Lunch, Nishi Chaya District, Have a local lunch in the historic Nishi Chaya District, one of Kanazawa’s three geisha quarters
• [Attraction/experience] 40 min(s), Guided tour, Myouryuji (Ninja Temple), Arrive at Myoryuji Temple (Ninja Temple); your guide assists with check-in and then departs Inside the temple, a resident temple guide will lead the tour
• [Return] at Myouryuji (Ninja Temple), You can choose to return at the following times: 15:15. Options available can vary based on the departure time you selected at booking and the duration of the itinerary. The tour ends after the temple visit
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Eligibility

• This activity has no age limit

Additional information

• Out of respect for all participants, the tour will start on time. Guests arriving late cannot join, reschedule, or receive a refund.
• Please note there might be other participants on the same tour.
• Please note that preschool children are not allowed to enter Myoryuji Temple (Ninja Temple). If a preschool child joins the tour, it will end for them at the temple entrance, and no refund is available for the temple or tour fee.
• Due to stairs, narrow passages, and limited accessibility in some areas, this tour is not suitable for guests with mobility issues, wheelchairs, or strollers.
• As this is a walking tour, please wear comfortable shoes suitable for long distances.
• We will visit Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines—please wear respectful clothing.
• Photography is not allowed inside Myoryuji Temple (Ninja Temple). Please follow the guide’s instructions regarding photography at other locations.
• Please bring rain gear in case of light rain; the tour will proceed unless conditions are unsafe.
• Vegetarian options are limited and may include fish-based broth (dashi). We will do our best to accommodate, but please contact us in advance.
• We are unable to accommodate gluten-free requests or guarantee allergy-free meals, as food is prepared in external kitchens. Substitutions may not always be possible, but we’ll make every effort to provide alternatives.
• You do not need to pay for the guide’s food or drinks.
• Please bring some cash if you wish to buy additional snacks or drinks.
• The itinerary order may change depending on traffic, weather, or facility operations. If any place is closed, an alternative location will be arranged.
• The tour may be cancelled in case of severe weather for safety reasons.
• All temple entrance fees and lunch are included in the tour price.