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Home/Destinations/Kanazawa/Samurai District

Samurai District Tours

Where the warriors lived: tours explore the Nagamachi samurai district, a warren of earthen-walled lanes, canals and preserved samurai residences that once housed Kanazawa’s warrior class. A quiet glimpse of feudal life.

177 tours · prices per person, book with partner

World Heritage Shirakawa-go Perfect Guided Tour from Kanazawa
Kanazawa
World Heritage Shirakawa-go Perfect Guided Tour from Kanazawa
4.9(925)·5 hours
from$80/ person
via Viator
Kanazawa: Castle & Samurai History Walking Tour
Kanazawa
Kanazawa: Castle & Samurai History Walking Tour
4.9(498)·2h 30min–3h
from$60/ person
via Viator
Kanazawa Half Day Tour (Private Guide)
Kanazawa
Kanazawa Half Day Tour (Private Guide)
4.9(435)·4 hours
from$132/ person
via Viator
Kanazawa Full Day Tour (Private Guide)
Kanazawa
Kanazawa Full Day Tour (Private Guide)
5.0(396)·7 hours
from$179/ person
via Viator
Kanazawa Highlights: Garden, Castle, Samurai & Geisha+Taxi
Kanazawa
Kanazawa Highlights: Garden, Castle, Samurai & Geisha+Taxi
5.0(345)·3 hours
from$57/ person
via Viator
[One-day bus tour departing from Kanazawa Station] Shirakawa-go and Gokayama - Two World Heritage Villages Enjoyable Bus Tour
Kanazawa
[One-day bus tour departing from Kanazawa Station] Shirakawa-go and Gokayama - Two World Heritage Villages Enjoyable Bus Tour
4.8(320)·7h 45min
from$95/ person
via Viator
Kanazawa Private Tour with a Local – Highlights & Hidden Gems
Kanazawa
Kanazawa Private Tour with a Local – Highlights & Hidden Gems
4.9(216)·2–5 hours
from$65/ person
via Viator
Kanazawa Food Tour: Omicho Market & Geisha District
Kanazawa
Kanazawa Food Tour: Omicho Market & Geisha District
4.9(160)·2 hours
from$55/ person
via Viator
Explore Kanazawa Half Day Private Tour with Local Nurse
Kanazawa
Explore Kanazawa Half Day Private Tour with Local Nurse
5.0(131)·4–5 hours
from$194/ person
via Viator
Kanazawa Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide
Kanazawa
Kanazawa Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide
4.9(120)·4–6 hours
from$120/ person
via Viator
Kanazawa: Sushi & Japanese Cooking at a 56-Year Cooking School
Kanazawa
Kanazawa: Sushi & Japanese Cooking at a 56-Year Cooking School
5.0(110)·2h 30min
from$97/ person
via Viator
Full-Day Tour from Kanazawa: Samurai, Matcha, Gardens and Geisha
Kanazawa
Full-Day Tour from Kanazawa: Samurai, Matcha, Gardens and Geisha
4.9(104)·9 hours
from$145/ person
via Viator
Taste of Kanazawa (Food tasting in Omicho Market & Higashi Chaya)
Kanazawa
Taste of Kanazawa (Food tasting in Omicho Market & Higashi Chaya)
4.9(103)·2 hours
from$43/ person
via Viator
Shirakawago & Kanazawa from Kanazawa
Kanazawa
Shirakawago & Kanazawa from Kanazawa
4.9(101)·8h 30min
from$55/ person
via Viator
Kanazawa Gourmet Experience Omicho Market Tour
Kanazawa
Kanazawa Gourmet Experience Omicho Market Tour
4.9(72)·1h 30min–2h
from$36/ person
via Viator
Kanazawa Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
Kanazawa
Kanazawa Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
5.0(66)·4–6 hours
from$120/ person
via Viator
Kanazawa Half Day E-bike Tour
Kanazawa
Kanazawa Half Day E-bike Tour
4.9(66)·4 hours
from$126/ person
via Viator
Kanazawa Night Walk and Izakaya Tour with Local Guide
Kanazawa
Kanazawa Night Walk and Izakaya Tour with Local Guide
4.7(66)·1h 30min–3h
from$19/ person
via Viator
Kanazawa Night Walking Tour: Samurai & Geisha Districts
Kanazawa
Kanazawa Night Walking Tour: Samurai & Geisha Districts
4.9(62)·2h–2h 20min
from$42/ person
via Viator
Kanazawa Private Tour: Highlights of an Old Samurai Town
Kanazawa
Kanazawa Private Tour: Highlights of an Old Samurai Town
5.0(47)·7 hours
from$181/ person
via Viator
Kanazawa: Ninja Temple Ticket Included & Geisha District Tour
Kanazawa
Kanazawa: Ninja Temple Ticket Included & Geisha District Tour
4.7(46)·2 hours
from$71/ person
via Viator
Shirakawago and Takayama Full-Day Tour from Kanazawa
Kanazawa
Shirakawago and Takayama Full-Day Tour from Kanazawa
4.7(43)·8–10 hours
from$167/ person
via Viator
Kanazawa Machiya: Private Tea Ceremony with a Local Tea Master
Kanazawa
Kanazawa Machiya: Private Tea Ceremony with a Local Tea Master
5.0(35)·1h 10min
from$64/ person
via Viator
Private Ring Craft Experience in Kanazawa
Kanazawa
Private Ring Craft Experience in Kanazawa
5.0(35)·1h 30min
from$25/ person
via Viator
Kanazawa Samurai & Geisha Walk with 2 Craft Visits and Lunch
Kanazawa
Kanazawa Samurai & Geisha Walk with 2 Craft Visits and Lunch
4.8(34)·4h 20min
from$100/ person
via Viator
Kanazawa Omicho Market and Higashi Chaya Food Tour
Kanazawa
Kanazawa Omicho Market and Higashi Chaya Food Tour
4.9(29)·3 hours
from$71/ person
via Viator
Kanazawa Highlights, Curated: Gardens, Craft & Geisha District
Kanazawa
Kanazawa Highlights, Curated: Gardens, Craft & Geisha District
4.8(25)·3 hours
from$57/ person
via Viator
Kanazawa Full Day Private Tour to Top Highlights with Local Guide
Kanazawa
Kanazawa Full Day Private Tour to Top Highlights with Local Guide
5.0(21)·7 hours
from$259/ person
via Viator
Kanazawa Ninja Temple Half Day E-bike tour
Kanazawa
Kanazawa Ninja Temple Half Day E-bike tour
4.9(17)·3–4 hours
from$136/ person
via Viator
Kanazawa: Gold Leaf Experience & Geisha District Mini Walk
Kanazawa
Kanazawa: Gold Leaf Experience & Geisha District Mini Walk
4.7(15)·2h 30min
from$32/ person
via Viator
Guided Night Tour to Feel the Samurai Culture in Kanazawa
Kanazawa
Guided Night Tour to Feel the Samurai Culture in Kanazawa
4.8(13)·2 hours
from$56/ person
via Viator
Discover Kanazawa with a Local: Private & Custom Tour
Kanazawa
Discover Kanazawa with a Local: Private & Custom Tour
4.9(11)·2–6 hours
from$65/ person
via Viator
Gold Leaf Crafting in Higashi Chaya District, Kanazawa
Kanazawa
Gold Leaf Crafting in Higashi Chaya District, Kanazawa
4.6(10)·1 hour
from$43/ person
via Viator
Make original accessories with Mizuhiki, experience Kanazawa's traditional craft
Kanazawa
Make original accessories with Mizuhiki, experience Kanazawa's traditional craft
5.0(10)·2 hours
from$50/ person
via Viator
Kanazawa Customized Car Tour: English Driver, No Guide
Kanazawa
Kanazawa Customized Car Tour: English Driver, No Guide
5.0(8)·6 hours
from$266/ person
via Viator
Samurai Swordsmanship Lesson at a rented temple
Kanazawa
Samurai Swordsmanship Lesson at a rented temple
5.0(6)·1 hour
from$87/ person
via Viator
7 Hours Kanazawa Private Guided Tour
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Kanazawa
7 Hours Kanazawa Private Guided Tour
5.0(6)·7 hours
from$219$308/ person
via Viator
[SAMURAI & GEISHA] Kanazawa Guided Walking Tour + Photo Shooting
Kanazawa
[SAMURAI & GEISHA] Kanazawa Guided Walking Tour + Photo Shooting
5.0(4)·2–3 hours
from$40/ person
via Viator
Kanazawa Customized Private Tour by Car with Licensed Guide
Kanazawa
Kanazawa Customized Private Tour by Car with Licensed Guide
4.8(4)·6 hours
from$395/ person
via Viator
Kanazawa: Private Koicha Ceremony with a Samurai Tea Master
Kanazawa
Kanazawa: Private Koicha Ceremony with a Samurai Tea Master
5.0(4)·1h 30min
from$120/ person
via Viator
Kanazawa Local Food & Tea Culture Tour with Licensed Guide
Kanazawa
Kanazawa Local Food & Tea Culture Tour with Licensed Guide
5.0(3)·6 hours
from$157/ person
via Viator
Samurai History Walking Tour in Kanazawa
Kanazawa
Samurai History Walking Tour in Kanazawa
5.0(3)·2–3 hours
from$169/ person
via Viator
Kanazawa Custom Private Tour Samurai History and Culture
Kanazawa
Kanazawa Custom Private Tour Samurai History and Culture
5.0(2)·2–6 hours
from$55/ person
via Viator
Kanazawa Night Tour Castle Samurai District and Optional Dinner
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Kanazawa
Kanazawa Night Tour Castle Samurai District and Optional Dinner
5.0(2)·2h–3h 30min
from$75$107/ person
via Viator
Kanazawa: Gold Leaf Craft Workshop in Higashi Chaya District
Kanazawa
Kanazawa: Gold Leaf Craft Workshop in Higashi Chaya District
5.0(1)·45 min
from$32/ person
via Viator
Kanazawa Shirakawa go and Takayama Private Tour
Kanazawa
Kanazawa Shirakawa go and Takayama Private Tour
5.0(1)·4–12 hours
from$130/ person
via Viator
Kanazawa Essentials Private Tour 4 hours
Kanazawa
Kanazawa Essentials Private Tour 4 hours
4 hours
from$97/ person
via Viator
Kanazawa Curated Samurai 4-Hour Private Tour
Kanazawa
Kanazawa Curated Samurai 4-Hour Private Tour
4 hours
from$194/ person
via Viator

Samurai District in Kanazawa — FAQ

What is the Nagamachi district?
Kanazawa’s preserved samurai quarter, with earthen walls and old residences.
Can you visit a samurai house in Kanazawa?
Yes — the Nomura samurai residence in Nagamachi is open to visitors.
What do samurai-district tours include?
The earthen-walled lanes, canals and a preserved samurai house.

More things to do in Kanazawa

Kenrokuen GardenGeisha DistrictsKanazawa CastleGold Leaf & CraftsFood & Market