Discover samurai life in Kanazawa beyond battle through a private walk in the historic Nagamachi Samurai District, followed by a hands-on bonsai workshop at SHIKA Studio. Learn how samurai values shaped architecture, gardens, and the philosophy behind Kanazawa roof tiles. Create your own bonsai in a pot made from traditional roof tiles and take it home as a unique souvenir.
What's included
local guide
Entrance fee
Private craft bonsai workshop
Drink and Sweet
What to expect
Ruins of Nagamachi Bukeyashiki
25m
Walk through the historic Nagamachi Samurai District, where mid-ranking samurai once lived during the peaceful Edo period. Learn how samurai culture shaped daily life, architecture, and roof tiles, and discover how order, protection, and quiet refinement defined this former castle town.
Nomura Family Samurai House
20m · Admission ticket included
Step inside a preserved samurai home once belonging to the Nomura family of the Kaga Domain. Explore traditional tatami rooms and a beautifully designed inner garden while learning how architecture, discipline, and refined aesthetics shaped samurai life in Kanazawa during the Edo period.
Old Site of Takada Family in Kaga-han
15m
Visit the former site of the Takada samurai residence and learn how neighborhood layout and house size reflected social rank in the Kaga Domain.
Ashigaru Museum
15m
Visit a preserved ashigaru (foot soldier) house to understand the lives of lower-ranking samurai. Compare its modest scale and layout with higher-ranking residences, and discover how duty, hierarchy, and daily discipline shaped life in Kanazawa’s samurai society.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
The guide will be waiting outside of Starbucks, holding a "Beyond Kanazawa" sign.
End point
Additional information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
