Kanazawa Samurai and Bonsai Private Cultural Tour

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.

1. 1

   Ruins of Nagamachi Bukeyashiki

   25 min

   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.

2. 2

   Nomura Family Samurai House

   20 min

   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.

3. 3

   Old Site of Takada Family in Kaga-han

   15 min

   Visit the former site of the Takada samurai residence and learn how neighborhood layout and house size reflected social rank in the Kaga Domain.

4. 4

   Ashigaru Museum

   15 min

   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.

• 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

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.