Nagamachi Buke Yashiki

Onosho canal

Nagamachi Buke Yashiki is a place where many mid class samurai of the Kaga clan lived. The mud walls and gates, which have mostly been restored, continue on the traditions of the old days. The houses of Nagamachi, which are surrounded by mud walls, are still used as regular housing.

Nagamachi

Nomura family remains are open to tourists

The beautiful garden

You can view the life of an Ashigaru (lit. a regular soldier) of the Kaga clan at the Kanazawa City Ashigaru Museum. The houses that the samurai lived in at that time were created with the idea of entertainment in mind. The main focuses of the house were the guest rooms and the garden, which were mainly used to entertain visitors.

Ashigaru Shiryoukan Museum

There are also other facilities where you can see what samurai homes looked like, such as the Takada Family Remains and the Maeda Tosanokami-ke Shiryokan Museum. There you can learn more about not only the life of a samurai, but the life of their servants as well.

Oyama Shrine

The Oyama shrine enshrines Maeda Toshiie. It is well known for its unusual entrance gate, which was once a part of Kanazawa castle and used as a lighthouse.

Main hall

Shinmon

The shinmon (lit. shrine gate) is extremely beautiful and has been designated as an important cultural aspect of Japan.

The unusual gate

Blue skies in the background

Traditional beauty

Nishi Chayagai

Nishi Chayagai (lit. west Teahouse Street) is smaller than Higashi Chayagai, but you can still experience the beautiful atmosphere that the traditional buildings which line the streets have to offer.

Nishi Chayagai

Latticed bay windows

Amanattou (lit. traditional Japanese sweets) of Kawamura is a popular souvenir and many tourists buy it when they visit the Chayagai.

Relaxing while enjoying the traditional atmosphere

Silver grass

Saigawa River

Clear blue water

In just half a day it is possible to walk around Kanazawa and not only learn about the history, but feel the historical atmosphere as well. Please enjoy Kanazawa!