Day Tour from Kanazawa: Gold Leaf, Japanese Sweets and Ninja Star

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. 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.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Omicho Market, 50 Kamiomicho, Kanazawa 920-0905 Ishikawa Prefecture

Enjoy the contrast between the modern high-rises with the older buildings as we walk towards the market.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Kanazawa Yasue Gold Leaf Museum, 1-3-10 Higashiyama, Kanazawa 920-0831 Ishikawa Prefecture

Prepare to spend an hour meticulously placing gold on your plate. Don't worry about mistakes, the professional assistants can fix just about anything!

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Higashi Chaya District, 1 Chome Higashiyama, Kanazawa 920-0831 Ishikawa Prefecture

Higashi Chayamachi, encountering an old style bridge and a former temple district in the hills.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Ishikawa Local Products Center, Japan, 920-0936 Ishikawa, Kanazawa, Kenrokumachi, 2２０ 2F

Start the Japanese Sweets Making Experience. Enjoy making the sweets you have been eating with matcha during your stay in Japan. There are a few different kinds so you can try a variety of tastes and textures.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Ishiura Shrine, 3-1-30 Hondamachi, Kanazawa 920-0964 Ishikawa Prefecture

Walk through many different sites on your way to the final area. This includes stops at Ishiura Shrine, outdoor art, D.T. Suzuki Museum and Shofukaku before entering the Temple District on the west side of the city.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Nishi Chaya District, Nomachi, Kanazawa 921-8031 Ishikawa Prefecture

Arrive in the Nishi Chayamachi area. The other main geisha area of the city, enjoy the atmosphere before heading into the Ninja Weapons Museum. Here you can learn more about ninjas and try the throwing star experience.


Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Ninja Weapon Museum, Nomachi 2-26-1, Kanazawa 921-8031 Ishikawa Prefecture

Learn more about ninjas and try throwing two different types of throwing stars at the Ninja Museum

Duration: 1 hour



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Hora de Inicio: 08:30 AM
Duración: 8 Hours 30 Minutes
Lugar de comienzo: Kanazawa Station, Japan, 920-0858 石川県金沢市木ノ新保町1番1号

Cancelaciones y devoluciones: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Incluye

• English speaking guide
• Gold Leaf Experience
• Japanese Sweets Making Experience
• Ninja Museum Entry Free and Shuriken Experience
• Entry/Admission - Ishikawa Local Products Center
• Entry/Admission - Kanazawa Yasue Gold Leaf Museum
• Entry/Admission - Ninja Weapon Museum

No Incluye

• Lunch

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