Kanazawa Samurai Life: Homes, History and Gardens
Moderate Activity
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
Nomura Residence
Within the Nagamachi district, guests visit the Nomura Residence, a well-preserved former samurai home passed down through generations of the Nomura family. The residence features classic samurai architecture, including a traditional entrance, tatami-matted rooms, and carefully maintained interior spaces. Original furnishings, artifacts, and decorative details provide insight into daily life, values, and aesthetics of samurai households. From the interior, guests can also view the residence's elegant garden, designed to be appreciated from within the house, demonstrating the refined sense of harmony between architecture and nature.
Chida Residence Garden
The tour continues to the Chida Residence Garden, a tranquil traditional garden known for its understated beauty and refined composition. Although modest in size, the garden exemplifies the subtle elegance of Japanese garden design, incorporating carefully placed stones, greenery, and seasonal elements. The serene atmosphere reflects Kanazawa's distinctive aesthetic sensibility, emphasizing balance, restraint, and an appreciation for nature throughout the year.
Ishikawa Prefectural History Museum
In the afternoon, the tour proceeds to the Ishikawa Prefectural History Museum. The museum presents the history of Ishikawa Prefecture from ancient times through the modern era using clear, engaging, and well-organized exhibits. Displays highlight the development of regional culture, daily life, craftsmanship, and historical events that shaped the area. This visit provides broader context and deeper understanding of the cultural and historical background encountered earlier in the tour.
Schedule
Special Notes
The tour order may vary.
Not recommended for wheelchair passengers due to narrow spaces inside the Nomura Residence and Chida Residence Garden.
Guests are required to remove their shoes when entering Nomura Residence and Chida Residence Garden.
Japanese Yen is required for any additional purchase.
Guests require to negotiate some steps inside of 2 residence and need to walk 700meter in total between parking to Residence area.
At certain times of the year, the residential area can become very crowded.
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Moderate Activity
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
Nomura Residence
Within the Nagamachi district, guests visit the Nomura Residence, a well-preserved former samurai home passed down through generations of the Nomura family. The residence features classic samurai architecture, including a traditional entrance, tatami-matted rooms, and carefully maintained interior spaces. Original furnishings, artifacts, and decorative details provide insight into daily life, values, and aesthetics of samurai households. From the interior, guests can also view the residence's elegant garden, designed to be appreciated from within the house, demonstrating the refined sense of harmony between architecture and nature.
Chida Residence Garden
The tour continues to the Chida Residence Garden, a tranquil traditional garden known for its understated beauty and refined composition. Although modest in size, the garden exemplifies the subtle elegance of Japanese garden design, incorporating carefully placed stones, greenery, and seasonal elements. The serene atmosphere reflects Kanazawa's distinctive aesthetic sensibility, emphasizing balance, restraint, and an appreciation for nature throughout the year.
Ishikawa Prefectural History Museum
In the afternoon, the tour proceeds to the Ishikawa Prefectural History Museum. The museum presents the history of Ishikawa Prefecture from ancient times through the modern era using clear, engaging, and well-organized exhibits. Displays highlight the development of regional culture, daily life, craftsmanship, and historical events that shaped the area. This visit provides broader context and deeper understanding of the cultural and historical background encountered earlier in the tour.
Schedule
Special Notes
The tour order may vary.
Not recommended for wheelchair passengers due to narrow spaces inside the Nomura Residence and Chida Residence Garden.
Guests are required to remove their shoes when entering Nomura Residence and Chida Residence Garden.
Japanese Yen is required for any additional purchase.
Guests require to negotiate some steps inside of 2 residence and need to walk 700meter in total between parking to Residence area.
At certain times of the year, the residential area can become very crowded.