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Nagamachi Samurai District
Best time to visit
Early morning, right after opening, brings quiet lanes and soft light for photos. Late April for cherry blossoms or late November for autumn colors, when gardens look their best.
Budget tips
Walking the district is free; Nomura-ke and small samurai museums charge about 300-600 JPY each, payable at the door. Buy a Kanazawa one-day bus pass if you plan multiple stops, and combine this visit with Kenrokuen to save on transit.
Recommended for
History buffs, Architecture lovers, Photography enthusiasts, Couples and slow travelers
Plan your visit
1-2 hours
About
Greiti faktai: Narrow earthen-lined lanes reveal thick clay walls and wooden lattices that smell faintly of damp earth after rain. Visitors often pass defensive kura storehouses and samurai residences with lacquered sliding doors displaying family crests, some houses still keep original tatami rooms and tucked gardens.
Svarbiausi dalykai: Slip into a silent lane and the muffled footsteps, mossy stones, and scent of oiled wood make the past feel tactile and immediate. More than 20 surviving samurai residences remain, and a restored house shows a small tea garden and tatami rooms you can peer into through latticed windows, spotting ink-black lacquerwork up close.
Insider tips
- Wear comfortable shoes, streets are narrow and some sections are cobbled.
- Visit Nomura-ke just after opening to avoid groups and catch quiet garden views.
- Photograph the long mud walls and wooden lattices during golden hour for classic shots.
- Combine the district with nearby Kenrokuen and the 21st Century Museum to make the most of a single transit pass.
Spustelėkite, kad užsiregistruotumėte NEMOKAMAI pėsčiųjų ekskursijai Kanazawa, Japan
Geriausias būdas patirti miestą su vietiniu gidu.
Tip: We strongly recommend a free walking tour on your first day to get to know the city with a local guide. They usually cover all main attractions and you can ask for personal recommendations based on your interests for the next days. Book early as spaces fill up fast!
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