Explore Kanazawa’s hidden gems: craft gold leaf, create Japanese sweets, and throw ninja stars on this immersive cultural day tour.
Explore Kanazawa’s hidden gems: craft gold leaf, create Japanese sweets, and throw ninja stars on this immersive cultural day tour.
- Omicho Market - Experience the blend of modern skyscrapers and historic buildings as the journey leads to the market.
- Kanazawa Katani - Spend an hour carefully applying gold to your plate. No need to worry about errors, as skilled assistants can correct almost anything!
- Higashi Chaya District - Explore Higashi Chayamachi, discovering an…
- Omicho Market - Experience the blend of modern skyscrapers and historic buildings as the journey leads to the market.
- Kanazawa Katani - Spend an hour carefully applying gold to your plate. No need to worry about errors, as skilled assistants can correct almost anything!
- Higashi Chaya District - Explore Higashi Chayamachi, discovering an ancient bridge and a former temple district nestled in the hills.
- Ishikawa Local Products Center - Begin the Japanese Sweets Making Experience. Delight in crafting the sweets enjoyed with matcha during your visit to Japan. There are several varieties to explore, offering a range of flavors and textures.
- Ishiura Shrine - Visit numerous sites en route to the final destination, including Ishiura Shrine, outdoor art, D.T. Suzuki Museum, and Shofukaku, before entering the Temple District on the city’s west side.
- Teramachi Temple Area - Stroll the back route to Nishichaya District through this temple-rich area. Relish the serene ambiance of these sometimes labyrinthine streets that have stood for centuries.
- Ninja Weapon Museum - Discover more about ninjas and practice throwing two types of throwing stars at the Ninja Museum.
- Nishi Chaya District - Arrive in the Nishi Chayamachi area, another key geisha district. Savor the atmosphere before visiting the Ninja Weapons Museum to learn about ninjas and try the throwing star activity.
- Katamachi - The tour’s final stop before returning is the city’s nightlife district. Explore intriguing streets reminiscent of a 1970s film. Feel free to dine here or return to the station with the guide.

- English speaking guide
- Ninja Museum Entry Free and Shuriken Experience
- Gold Leaf Experience
- Japanese Sweets Making Experience
- English speaking guide
- Ninja Museum Entry Free and Shuriken Experience
- Gold Leaf Experience
- Japanese Sweets Making Experience
- Lunch
- Lunch
The city of Kanazawa, with its beautiful gardens, historic districts and delicious local foods, is more than just the sights within it. Why not get hands-on experience with Japanese and local cultural activities while exploring some of the lesser visited areas along with some the popular ones. The area is famous for its traditional crafts such as gold…
The city of Kanazawa, with its beautiful gardens, historic districts and delicious local foods, is more than just the sights within it. Why not get hands-on experience with Japanese and local cultural activities while exploring some of the lesser visited areas along with some the popular ones. The area is famous for its traditional crafts such as gold leaf, Japanese sweets, pottery, kimono-making, etc. On this tour you can try out using gold leaf, making Japanese sweets and also getting a chance at throwing two different types of ninja stars. If you are someone who wants to dive deeper into the culture of the city while walking around the city, this is the tour for you. Led by one of our local English-speaking tour guides, you will do three different workshops and see some of the sights that don’t normally make it onto the main Kanazawa tours. Experience the other side of this wonderful, beautiful and traditional city.
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