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Guided E-Bike and Walking Tour of KANAZAWA Main & KENROKUEN
2 Adults x $97.36
$194.72
Approx Total
$194.72
Inclusions / Exclusions
Mobile ticket
Offered in: Japanese, English
Japanese ceremonial "Matcha" green tea
A traditional Japanese sweets called "Jo-namagashi (Wagashi)"
English & Chinese local guide
Earphones with microphone of a manned guide
The insurance of the tour and using an E-Bike
The entry ticket of Kenrokuen Garden and Gyokusen'an Tea House
Throughout the tour, there are many vending machines for drinks you can buy though.
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
Overview
The tour starts from Kanazawa station, the most beautiful station in Japan. You will ride an E-Bike instead of gas vehicles and you can enjoy the scenery of Kanazawa while the riding (Not with entry, but only seeing with the guidance except Kenrokuen Garden, Gyokusen’inmaru Garden, and Gyokusen’an Tea House).
You will watch and appreciate one of the three most beautiful gardens in Japan. "Kenroku" means a garden combining the six attributes of a perfect garden. As a strolling-style landscape garden, it incorporates fancy designs in every corner, achieving peerless scenery in each season.
You will also visit the Gyokusen’inmaru Garden and Gyokusen’an Tea House to sip matcha green tea and taste fresh wagashi sweet at the Japanese-style tatami room.
There will be the English and Chinese guide through the tour, so you can also enjoy the explanation of deep information by the local guide.
After the tour, you can still ride an E-Bike if you return it to the proper cycle port in that day,
Meeting points
Machi-Nori bike rental no.19 1 Kinoshinbomachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-0000, Japan
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.
End point
Kenroku-en 1 Kenrokumachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-0936, Japan
After the end of the tour, you can still visit again and get an entry for any spot you enjoyed exterior and had in mind while cycling riding if you want to. However, you need to pay the entry fee by yourself and return the bicycle to the proper cycle port on that day.
Itinerary
Kanazawa Station
Appreciate the giant glassed-in dome is also beautiful — so stunning in fact, that it was chosen as one of the World’s 14 Most Beautiful Train Stations by US travel magazine “Travel & Leisure” in a 2011 online edition.
You will get photo shooting and live guidance by the local guide.
10 minutes
Kazuemachi Chayagai
Kazue-machi is an old geisha district located along the river between Asanogawa Ohashi Bridge and Naka-no Hashi Bridge.
Gaisha are traditional, female Japanese entertainers, whose skills include performing various Japanese arts, such as classical music and dance. It is one of the three geisha districts of Kanazawa. Chaya is a traditional place of feasts and entertainments, where geisha perform dances and play Japanese traditional musical instruments, such as the shamisen (a three-stringed musical instrument), bamboo flute, and drum. Still now, many chaya houses and restaurants are located in this neighborhood, and people may hear the sound of the shamisen from the twilight time.
You will get photo shooting and live guidance by the local guide.
30 minutes
Kuragarizaka
After passing through the precincts of Kuboichi Shrine, you will find a "Kuragari" (means dark) slope that leads quietly to the Hanamachi.
In the past, the hill was used by Owari-machi masters to commute to the teahouse district to avoid being seen by the public.
You will get photo shooting and live guidance by the local guide.
5 minutes
Kuboichi Ototsurugigu Shrine
The shrine is located in Owari-cho, where the streets of stately merchant houses still remain, and is a historic shrine that is believed to be the birthplace of the market in Kanazawa. The stone stairway leading up the hill past the shrine grounds to the main shopping street is called "Yomogari-zaka," or "dark slope," and is a famous sightseeing spot. As the name implies, it is dark even in the daytime, and is full of emotion and old-fashioned scenery. The birthplace of Kyoka Izumi, a great writer, is nearby, and it is said that she often played there as a child. A monument to a poem written by Kyoka has been erected in the precincts of the shrine in connection with him.
You will get photo shooting and live guidance by the local guide.
10 minutes
あかり坂
This slope runs parallel to the "Kuragari dark slope" leading from Owari-cho to Kazue-cho. It was named by the writer Hiroyuki Itsuki, and his words are inscribed on a marker. He named the slope "Akari-zaka" (means bright) in memory of Kyoka, who wrote beautiful works that seemed to light up the dark night. Akari-zaka also means "uphill" in Japanese.
You will get photo shooting and live guidance by the local guide.
5 minutes
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.
You'll find fireflies here in June, when the area is full of families with children. During summer, you can talk a beautiful walk from Kanazawa Castle Park to Kenrokuen, stopping in the shade of the trees to cool off.
You will get photo shooting and live guidance by the local guide.
10 minutes
Kenrokuen Garden
Appreciate one of the three most beautiful gardens in Japan. "Kenroku" means a garden combining the six attributes of a perfect garden. As a strolling-style landscape garden, it incorporates fancy designs in every corner, achieving peerless scenery in each season.
The guide will explain deep expertise about each popular spot in the garden.
You will get photo shooting and live guidance by the local guide.
1 hour
Kanazawa Castle Ishikawa Gate
Ishikawa-mon gate has been designated as an Important National Cultural Asset.
The present gate was reconstructed in 1788.
It used to be the rear gate to Kanazawa Castle, and was constructed in a box-shape style to connect two turrets and two gatehouses.
You will get photo shooting and live guidance by the local guide.
5 minutes
Kanazawa Castle Park
Once the home of the Maeda family, who governed the Kaga Domain – present day Ishikawa and Toyama – for over 280 years, Kanazawa Castle is an essential part of the city’s history.
Many features of the castle including the original castle tower were destroyed in two major fires over its long history, and many of them have been rebuilt.
During the time of the Maeda family, Kanazawa Castle was surrounded by moats and had a fort function with loopholes for matchlocks on the outer wall in order to keep it secure from enemies. The beautiful white tiles that grace the roof are weathered lead and the walls made of white mortar with flat tiles attached to it. The stone walls vary in type throughout the castle and it is apparent that many of them were built in separate periods, with the oldest dating back more than 400 years ago.
You will get photo shooting and live guidance by the local guide.
15 minutes
Kanazawa Castle Gojukken Nagaya
Gojukken Nagaya was designed to function as a store-house for weapons and as a castle wall for protection. If you look up, you can plain see the fine wood structures. Most of the wood pieces are fastened without nails and bolts. These wood pieces have holes and also prongs which stick out to match these holes. Wood pieces are put together using this technique, and reinforced with wooden wedges. The buildings in this reconstruction project are all built according to traditional Japanese architectural methods, using posts, beams, and strong walls. The strong walls are made by combining earthen walls, wooden posts and bars. As a result, this structure turned out to be very durable against earthquakes, too.
You will get photo shooting and live guidance by the local guide.
5 minutes
Gyokusen-immaru Garden
Appreciate Japanese traditional garden while sipping matcha green tea and taste fresh wagashi sweet at the Japanese-style tatami room in the tea house "Gyokusen'an". Wakita Naokata, vassal in the Kaga Clan, started designing and constructing the garden in the middle of the 17th century, and four generations carried on the landscaping of the garden. Naokata was born in Korea and raised by the Maeda family in Japan by a twist of fate. There are a large number of plants in the garden, including a huge Korean pentaphylla pine that Naokata and his father raised after they obtained the seed from Korea.
You will get photo shooting and live guidance by the local guide.
30 minutes
Nezumitamon
Connecting Oyama Jinja Shrine and Kanazawa Castle is the Nezumitamon Gate which opened its doors 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. In 1877 the Nezumitamon Bridge was demolished due to age and wear, and in 1884, a fire destroyed the gate. Both were reconstructed using historical records and today we can enjoy the beauty of the gate as it was 400 years ago.
You will get photo shooting and live guidance by the local guide.
5 minutes
Oyama Shrine
The shrine that enshrines Maeda Toshiie was moved to the present location in 1873. The main gate is a peculiar mix of traditional Japanese, Chinese, and European religious architectural elements. This gate, which was designated as Japan's important cultural assets, was completed in 1875.
One of the highlights of Oyama Shrine is the garden in round-the-pond style with an artificial island and bridge in the images of old musical instruments, such as the biwa (Japanese short-necked fretted lute).
You will get photo shooting and live guidance by the local guide.
15 minutes
21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art
The 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art is a progressive museum situated in the center of Kanazawa. Entrances dotting the entire circumference of the round main building evoke its mission of being “a museum open to the world.” Inside the museum building, there are several permanent exhibits that remain popular with patrons. Quarterly temporary exhibits featuring domestic and international artists constitute the majority of the museum’s gallery space.
The outdoor exhibits and surrounding lawns make the museum grounds feel akin to a family park. Interactivity is key to the museum experience, exemplified by art installations that purposefully double as jungle gyms. The museum further accommodates parents and children with an on-site nursery and kids’ studio.
The indoor public zone, permanent installations, and outdoor exhibits are free of charge. Paid tickets are required for the temporary exhibitions.
You will get Photo shooting and live guidance by the local guide.
5 minutes
Ruins of Nagamachi Bukeyashiki
Nagamachi District, located near the center of town, was where the middle to high-ranking samurais lived – which is why it’s sometimes described as the city’s samurai district. ”Nagamachi District’s historical value lies in its unusual state of preservation. It has escaped large-scale fires, including the firebombing that damaged other large cities such as Tokyo and Osaka during World War II. Accordingly, it retains many features from the Edo period: narrow streets, a drainage and water supply system that remains in use, and restored samurai houses. Many of these residences maintain their original earthen walls (tsuchi-kabe), which are still covered in the winter with straw mats to protect them from frost and subsequent cracking. A walk through Nagamachi, where an Edo-period atmosphere still lingers, offers a glimpse into the heritage of Kanazawa and Japan.
You will get photo shooting and live guidance by the local guide.
20 minutes
Sample Menu
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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
Free Cancellation
August 03100% refund
August 04No refund
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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E-bike Kanazawa with guide
Published on May, 2025
Tina our guide was amazing. She was very knowledgeable of the area and was fun to be with for the afternoon. Great way to get from location to location via e-bikes. We were able to get to many more locations than if we were walking.
Fabulous e-bike tour of Kanazawa
Published on May, 2025
Our guide Rina was a fabulous for our bike ride through the geisha & samurai districts of Kanazawa, Kenrokuen gardens & Kanazawa castle. She was light hearted, her English was excellent and she made the day an interesting yet fun & relaxing experience. Highly recommend!
Kanazawa - ebike tour
Published on Apr, 2025
Excellent - Very informative and gave us a good overview of the highlights of Kanazawa. Liam ( tour guide) was very knowledgable of Kanazawa, as well as Japan in general, and ensured the tour was conducted at a pace and level that suited all members of the tour. The tour covered all aspects included in the itinerary as well any area we were particularly interested in experiencing.
One of the best ebike tours we have ever taken - highly recommended.
Super trip
Published on Apr, 2025
Super trip around Kanazawa on our e-bikes learning some excellent history and culture along the way! Liam was a great leader for our group and very patient after the strawberry crepe incident!!! Wound highly recommend.
Kanazawa Enhanced thru Local Knowledge
Published on Apr, 2025
Can’t beat a bike tour for efficiency and immediate immersion into a place. Prompt start, small group, good bikes. No helmets, but the Machi Nori head office would probably rent you one. Best two things about the tour was our caring guide’s excellent communication skills and the route we cycled, to get to the top attractions. Google maps can’t show you the scenic routes, so on our own we’d never have discovered the small byways Maria chose to get us from place to place. The tea ceremony was booked for us all in a legit tea house overlooking a beautiful garden and (although this was serendipity) we had the experience all to ourselves. The e-bikes were Machi-Nori rentals, effortless to use, even on our ascent to the castle and garden. Maria’s love and enthusiasm for Kanazawa enhanced every aspect of the tour.
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