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Nagamachi Samurai District by dave_in_japan (CC BY 2.1 JP)

 

About

Nagamachi Samurai District (in Japanese, 長町) was a Samurai district near the former Kanazawa Castle. Samurai of the time were given massive amounts of land where they, their families and retainers could live. These residences still exist to this day (passed down generations) and the area along with these beautiful residences preserves a historic atmosphere of earthen walls, private entrance gates, narrow lanes and water canals. Being pristinely conserved, there is no place that will make you feel more like a figure in a painting from the Edo period.

One can easily loses track of time while strolling through narrow streets of the Nagamachi Samurai district. The shingle roofs and beautiful trees are also one of the remarkable sights that can be seen. Generally the streets are calm and quiet, rarely visited by tourists because this area is "off the beaten path" and not well known internationally. One of the main "Samurai Houses" attractions of the district is the centrally located Nomura-ke, a restored samurai residence displaying the lifestyle and artifacts of the era when samurai were prosperous. In contrast is the Shinise Kinenkan Museum, a restored pharmacy displaying the lives of the merchant class which rose in prosperity as the samurai declined.

 

Access

Closest Train Station: Kanazawa

1 Chome-3-3-32 Nagamachi
Kanazawa-shi, Ishikawa 920-0865 Japan

From Kanazawa Station

• Regular City Bus: Exit the East Exit of Kanazawa Station and a #7 or #11 bus. Ride about 10 min. and get off at "Korinbo" bus stop. Walk south about 5 min. and you will enter the Nagamachi Area.
• JR Bus (covered by the Japan Rail Pass) 1-3 per hour departs from bus stop #4.

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Hotels & Lodging

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Hours & Fees

Hours: This is a Area, therefore each establishment has it's own hours but generally shops in Japan generally open from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. while restaurants are generally open until 9:00 p.m. or 10:00 p.m.

Cost: Each establishment's cost is different.

Information presented is based on the time it was created. There may be changes since publication. Please confirm information by contacting the attraction before visiting.