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By Amazing Tour Japan

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is $41 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Discover a quieter side of Kanazawa on this guided outdoor evening walk. Begin in Higashi Chaya District after the daytime crowds disappear. Walk among wooden teahouses while your local guide explains Kanazawa’s geisha culture, architecture, and Edo-period life. Continue to the peaceful Kazuemachi Chaya District along the Asano River. Explore its narrow riverside streets and hidden details while learning how the powerful Maeda Clan shaped Kanazawa’s samurai history and cultural development. Important: This is a quiet outdoor history and culture walk, not a nightlife, bar, shopping, or entertainment tour. Shops, teahouses, museums, and other buildings in the historic districts are closed during the tour, and no indoor visits are included. The calm, dimly lit streets are part of the experience. If you prefer lively streets, open shops, or indoor visits, we recommend one of our daytime tours. Your guide will also share local stories, photo spots, and recommendations.

Activity location

  • Higashichaya Old Town
    • 1 Higashiyama,
    • 920-0831, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Higashiyamagashi Ryokuchi Park
    • 1
    • 920-0831, Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan

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90-Min Higashi Chaya & Kazuemachi Night Walk

  • Earn $2.46
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Higashi Chaya & Kazuemachi Night Route

Language options: English
Starting time: 5:00PM
Price details
$41.01 x 2 Adults$82.02
Total
Price is $82.02
Until Sun, Nov 8

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Local guide
  • Inclusions
    Evening walking tour
  • Inclusions
    Stories of samurai and geisha culture
  • Exclusions
    Food and drinks
  • Exclusions
    All buildings and shops are closed during the evening tour.

Know before you book

    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Higashichaya Old Town

  • 30m
Explore the traditional streets at night while learning about Kanazawa’s geisha culture, architecture, and Edo-period life.

Kazuemachi Tea House Street

  • 10m
Explore the narrow streets and atmospheric riverside paths while hearing hidden local stories.

Location

Activity location

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    Higashichaya Old Town
    • 1 Higashiyama,
    • 920-0831, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Higashiyamagashi Ryokuchi Park
    • 1
    • 920-0831, Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan

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