1 free self-guided walking tour, with an audio guide at every stop.
Kanazawa preserves Edo-period Japan more completely than almost any other city. Our self-guided GPS walking tours guide you through the Nagamachi samurai district, the historic Higashi Chaya geisha quarter, and Kenrokuen — counted among Japan's three great strolling gardens.
Expert audio narration explains the powerful Maeda clan, the gold-leaf craftsmanship that still defines the city, and the cultural patronage that turned Kanazawa into a 'Little Kyoto' on the Sea of Japan coast.
Perfect for independent travelers, our GPS-based cultural heritage walks let you explore Kanazawa's narrow lanes and tea houses at your own pace, finding the quiet corners that survive from the samurai era.
Planning a walking route in Kanazawa? Start here. The 1 route below link the things to see in Kanazawa on foot, and each one takes 105 minutes. Two make a half day, four make a full-day itinerary. Every stop is on the walking map before you go, and the audio guide plays by itself when you arrive — free, no app, no booking.
Landscape design, castle power, and preserved town districts
Stops on this walk: Kenrokuen Garden (Main Approach) (兼六園) · Kasumigaike Pond & Kotoji Lantern · Seisonkaku Villa (成巽閣) · Ishikawa-mon Gate · Oyama Shrine · Nagamachi Samurai District · 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art (金沢21世紀美術館) · Gyokusen’inmaru Garden.