Kanazawa Castle – Nagamachi Samurai District loop from 北鉄金沢

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Kanazawa Castle – Nagamachi Samurai District loop from 北鉄金沢

Moderate

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Kanazawa Castle – Nagamachi Samurai District loop from 北鉄金沢

02:09

8.28km

50m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 13, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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97 m

Kanazawa Station

Highlight • Structure

Relative to the size of Kanazawa, the station is very large. The architecture is exceptional and is completed by the Tsuzumi-mon Gate. In front of the station, there is a large bus station on the left.

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2.47 km

Higashi Chaya District

Highlight • Historical Site

The tourist hotspot of Kanazawa. If you want, you can rent a kimono with all the bells and whistles and stroll through the old streets disguised as such.

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4.49 km

Kanazawa Castle

Highlight • Castle

Over the centuries, the castle has burned down several times. Since the 1990s, the complex has been reconstructed.

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4.88 km

Gyokusen'inmaru Garden and Gyokusen'an Teahouse

Highlight • Natural

There are currently some renovations underway, and excavations are taking place in various locations. But there are still many beautiful views of the park.

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5.43 km

Oyama Shrine

Highlight • Religious Site

A very beautiful Shinto shrine that also provides access to Kanazawa Castle. The Shinmon Gate, an important cultural asset, is designed in Japanese, Chinese, and Western styles and features beautiful stained-glass windows on the top floor.

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6.06 km

Nomura-ke Samurai Residence

Highlight • Historical Site

One of many former samurai houses in the Nagamachi district. Nomura-ke is open to the public for a fee. A nearby horse stable is free. A remarkable residential building with a beautiful garden.

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