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E-Bike Cycling with Guided Tour of KANAZAWA Main & KENROKUEN
Kanazawa
Explore Kanazawa's beauty on an E-Bike tour. Visit Kenrokuen Garden, sip matcha at Gyokusen’an Tea House, and enjoy guided insights.
Duration:
4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Kanazawa Station - Admire the impressive glass dome, so captivating that it was named one of the World’s 14 Most Beautiful Train Stations by US travel magazine “Travel & Leisure” in a 2011 online edition. Enjoy photo opportunities and live guidance from a local guide.
- Kazuemachi Chayagai - Kazue-machi is a historic geisha district along the river between Asanogawa Ohashi Bridge and Naka-no Hashi Bridge. Geisha are traditional female Japanese entertainers skilled in various Japanese arts, including classical music and dance. It is one of Kanazawa’s three geisha districts. Chaya are traditional venues for feasts and entertainment, where geisha perform dances and play traditional Japanese musical instruments like the shamisen, bamboo flute, and drum. Many chaya houses and restaurants still operate in this area, and the sound of the shamisen can often be heard at twilight. Enjoy photo opportunities and live guidance from a local guide.
- Kuragarizaka - After passing through the grounds of Kuboichi Shrine, you will find a “Kuragari” (meaning dark) slope that quietly leads to the Hanamachi. Historically, Owari-machi masters used this hill to discreetly travel to the teahouse district. Enjoy photo opportunities and live guidance from a local guide.
- Kuboichi Ototsurugigu Shrine - Located in Owari-cho, where stately merchant houses still stand, this historic shrine is believed to be the birthplace of Kanazawa’s market. The stone stairway leading up the hill past the shrine grounds to the main shopping street is called “Yomogari-zaka,” or “dark slope,” a famous sightseeing spot known for its atmospheric and old-fashioned scenery. The birthplace of the great writer Kyoka Izumi is nearby, and it is said she often played here as a child. A monument to one of her poems has been erected in the shrine’s precincts. Enjoy photo opportunities and live guidance from a local guide.
- あかり坂 - This slope runs parallel to the “Kuragari dark slope” from Owari-cho to Kazue-cho. Named by writer Hiroyuki Itsuki, his words are inscribed on a marker. He named the slope “Akari-zaka” (meaning bright) in memory of Kyoka, who wrote works that seemed to light up the dark night. “Akari-zaka” also means “uphill” in Japanese. Enjoy photo opportunities and live guidance from a local guide.
- Sotobori Park Hakuchoro - Sotobori Park Swan Road is a path of water, greenery, and contemplation built on the site of Kanazawa Castle’s outer moat, also known as “Swan Moat,” which was reclaimed in the Taisho era. Famous sculptures line the path, including swans and other Kanazawa-related figures such as Maeda Toshiie, Muro Saisei, Izumi Kyoka, and Tokuda Shusei. In June, fireflies can be seen here, attracting families with children. During summer, you can take a beautiful walk from Kanazawa Castle Park to Kenrokuen, enjoying the shade of the trees. Enjoy photo opportunities and live guidance from a local guide.
- Kenrokuen Garden - Experience one of Japan’s three most beautiful gardens. “Kenroku” means a garden combining the six attributes of a perfect garden. As a strolling-style landscape garden, it features intricate designs in every corner, offering unparalleled scenery in each season. The guide will provide in-depth knowledge about each popular spot in the garden. Enjoy photo opportunities and live guidance from a local guide.
- Kanazawa Castle Ishikawa Gate - Ishikawa-mon gate is designated as an Important National Cultural Asset. The current gate was reconstructed in 1788. It used to be the rear gate to Kanazawa Castle and was built in a box-shape style to connect two turrets and two gatehouses. Enjoy photo opportunities and live guidance from a local guide.
- Kanazawa Castle Park - Once the residence of the Maeda family, who ruled the Kaga Domain (present-day Ishikawa and Toyama) for over 280 years, Kanazawa Castle is a key part of the city’s history. Many features of the castle, including the original tower, were destroyed in two major fires and have been rebuilt. During the Maeda family’s time, the castle was surrounded by moats and had a fort function with loopholes for matchlocks on the outer wall for defense. The beautiful white tiles on the roof are weathered lead, and the walls are made of white mortar with flat tiles attached. The stone walls vary in type throughout the castle, indicating different construction periods, with the oldest dating back over 400 years. Enjoy photo opportunities and live guidance from a local guide.
- Kanazawa Castle Gojukken Nagaya - Gojukken Nagaya was designed as a storehouse for weapons and a castle wall for protection. The fine wood structures are visible if you look up. Most of the wood pieces are fastened without nails and bolts, using a technique where wood pieces have holes and prongs that fit together, reinforced with wooden wedges. The buildings in this reconstruction project are built using traditional Japanese architectural methods, making them very durable against earthquakes. Enjoy photo opportunities and live guidance from a local guide.
- Gyokusen-immaru Garden - Enjoy a traditional Japanese garden while sipping matcha green tea and tasting fresh wagashi sweets in the tea house “Gyokusen’an.” Wakita Naokata, a vassal of the Kaga Clan, began designing and constructing the garden in the mid-17th century, with four generations continuing the landscaping. Naokata was born in Korea and raised by the Maeda family in Japan. The garden features a large number of plants, including a huge Korean pentaphylla pine that Naokata and his father raised from a seed obtained from Korea. Enjoy photo opportunities and live guidance from a local guide.
- Nezumitamon - Connecting Oyama Jinja Shrine and Kanazawa Castle is the Nezumitamon Gate, which reopened in 2020. The history of this bridge dates back to the early 17th century. In 2015, the reconstruction of Nezumitamon Bridge and Gate was confirmed in the Third Kanazawa Castle Park Development Project. The bridge was demolished in 1877 due to age, and a fire destroyed the gate in 1884. Both were reconstructed using historical records, allowing us to enjoy the gate’s beauty as it was 400 years ago. Enjoy photo opportunities and live guidance from a local guide.
- Oyama Shrine - The shrine enshrining Maeda Toshiie was moved to its current location in 1873. The main gate is a unique blend of traditional Japanese, Chinese, and European religious architectural elements and was designated as an important cultural asset of Japan. Completed in 1875, one of the highlights of Oyama Shrine is the round-the-pond style garden with an artificial island and bridge resembling old musical instruments like the biwa. Enjoy photo opportunities and live guidance from a local guide.
- 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art - The 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art is a forward-thinking museum in central Kanazawa. The round main building has entrances all around, reflecting its mission to be “a museum open to the world.” Inside, there are several popular permanent exhibits, while quarterly temporary exhibits feature domestic and international artists. The outdoor exhibits and surrounding lawns make the museum grounds feel like a family park, with interactive art installations that double as jungle gyms. The museum also has an on-site nursery and kids’ studio. The indoor public zone, permanent installations, and outdoor exhibits are free, while temporary exhibitions require paid tickets. Enjoy photo opportunities and live guidance from a local guide.
- Ruins of Nagamachi Bukeyashiki - The Nagamachi District, near the town center, was home to middle to high-ranking samurais, earning it the nickname “samurai district.” The district’s historical value lies in its preservation, having escaped large-scale fires, including the firebombing of other major cities during World War II. It retains many Edo period features: narrow streets, a drainage and water supply system still in use, and restored samurai houses. Many residences maintain their original earthen walls (tsuchi-kabe), covered in winter with straw mats to protect from frost. A walk through Nagamachi offers a glimpse into the heritage of Kanazawa and Japan. Enjoy photo opportunities and live guidance from a local guide.
What's Included
- Tea and coffee
- Snacks
- English & Chinese local guide
- Bicycle use
- Tour insurance and E-Bike usage
- Earphones with microphone for guided tour
- Entry ticket to Kenrokuen Garden and Gyokusen’an Tea House
What's Not Included
- Bottled water
- When it is a light rainy day, you can buy a simple raincoat if you didn’t bring, and you need to pay 110 JPY to the guide at Kanazawa Station before the tour start.
- Gojukken Nagaya ticket is ¥320 for adults (18 +) and ¥100 for children (6 - 18)
- The entry ticket of 21st century museum is ¥450/Collection Exhibitions & ¥1,200/Special Exhibition
Additional Information
The tour begins at Kanazawa Station, renowned as the most beautiful station in Japan. Instead of gas-powered vehicles, you’ll ride an E-Bike, allowing you to enjoy the scenic views of Kanazawa during your ride (viewing only, except for Kenrokuen Garden, Gyokusen’inmaru Garden, and Gyokusen’an Tea House, which you will enter).
You’ll explore one of Japan’s top three gardens, Kenrokuen. The name “Kenroku” signifies a garden that combines six essential attributes of a perfect garden. As a strolling-style landscape garden, it features intricate designs throughout, offering unparalleled beauty in every season.
Additionally, you’ll visit Gyokusen’inmaru Garden and Gyokusen’an Tea House, where you can savor matcha green tea and fresh wagashi sweets in a traditional Japanese tatami room.
The tour includes English and Chinese guides, providing in-depth information from local experts. After the tour, you can continue to use the E-Bike as long as you return it to a designated cycle port by the end of the day.
- Need to over 145cm (4 ft 8 in) of height and under 80 years old
- Gojukken Nagaya is free for 65+ with a certificate issued by a public institution is included
Location
Machi-Nori bike rental no.19
Meet next to Kanazawa Station under the train overpass where you can see a lot of green electric bicycles at that bike parking lot. Your guide will be holding a blue tour flag, and the letters of our company's name written on the flag.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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