Kanazawa Half Day E-bike Tour
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About the Activity
Discover Kanazawa’s rich cultural heritage on this private e-bike tour guided by a local expert. Ride through the city’s most iconic districts and hidden backstreets while learning the stories that shaped them. Explore the atmospheric Higashi Chaya geisha district, the scenic beauty of Kenrokuen Garden, and the historical significance of Kanazawa Castle and Gyokusen’inmaru Garden. Visit Nagamachi, the well-preserved samurai quarter, and gain insights into the lives of Japan’s warrior class. With an electric bike, you'll cover more ground effortlessly, allowing time for detailed explanations, photo stops, and a relaxing tea break with traditional Wagashi. This tour is ideal for first-time visitors and curious travelers who want to understand the deeper layers of Kanazawa's history and culture.4 hours
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Availability and Prices
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
Travel Date
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Travelers
Adult : 2
Inclusions & Exclusions
Entrance fees
Local Guide – English speaking
Electric Bicycle Rental
Traditional Japanese snacks and Matcha
Hotel Pickup & Drop-off
Additional Food & Drinks
Personal Expenses
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Travel Itinerary
- Maximum 8 travellers in this tour.
Locations in the itinerary
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Kanazawa Station
1-1 Kinoshinbomachi, Kanazawa, Japan, 920-0858Begin your journey at Kanazawa’s striking station, featuring the iconic Tsuzumi Gate and Motenashi Dome.30 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location2
Higashi Chaya District
1 Chome Higashiyama, Kanazawa, Japan, 920-0831Step back into the Edo period as you ride into one of Japan’s best-preserved geisha districts. Your guide will explain the origins of the chaya (teahouse) culture, the strict social hierarchy of Kanazawa’s merchant class, and how traditional arts like shamisen and tea ceremony thrived behind these latticed wooden facades. Learn why this district still echoes with the elegance of old Japan, and where geisha continue to perform today.1 hour • Admission Ticket FreeView Location3
Kenrokuen Garden
1-1 Marunouchi, , Kanazawa, Japan, 920-0937One of Japan’s Three Great Gardens, Kenrokuen offers more than just seasonal beauty—it’s a masterclass in feudal-era landscape design. Stroll through its meticulously planned paths as your guide explains the six traditional garden attributes it embodies (spaciousness, seclusion, artificiality, antiquity, water features, and panoramic views). Hear stories of how lords of the Kaga domain shaped this space not only for pleasure but to reflect their political power and aesthetics.1 hour • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location4
Kanazawa Castle Ishikawa Gate
1-1 Marunouchi, Kanazawa Castle, Kanazawa, Japan, 920-0937Cycle around the imposing white walls of Kanazawa Castle, the seat of the powerful Maeda clan for over 280 years. Your guide will share insights into the architecture—from fire-resistant storehouses to maze-like defensive gates—and the strategic importance of the castle in maintaining Kanazawa’s semi-autonomous status during the Tokugawa shogunate.30 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location5
Gyokusen-immaru Garden
3 Marunouchi, Kanazawa, Japan, 920-0937Tucked behind the castle grounds, this lesser-known gem was once the private garden of the feudal lord. Recently restored using historical records, it provides a quiet, meditative counterpoint to Kenrokuen. Your guide will walk you through the symbolism in its design and the role gardens played in diplomacy and inner-court life.30 minutes • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location6
Ruins of Nagamachi Bukeyashiki
3 Nagamachi, , Kanazawa, Japan, 920-0865Ride to the stone-paved lanes lined with earthen walls and discover the lives of Kanazawa’s elite warrior class. As you explore the former samurai streets and canals of Nagamachi, you’ll hear how the samurai adapted to peacetime roles under the Maeda rule, and how their values of loyalty, restraint, and honour still echo in the culture today.30 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView LocationMeeting and Pickup
Starting point
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Meet out the front of McDonalds at Kanazawa station before the tour, we will walk together to the e-bike location.View Location
End point
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The 13:30 tour will finish at Higashi Chaya District, after the tour you can use the e-bikes to explore the city, just make sure they are returned at the end of the day to the nearest port to your hotel.View Location
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The 9am tour will finish at Nagamachi Samurai District, after the tour you can use the e-bikes to explore the city, just make sure they are returned at the end of the day to the nearest port to your hotel.View Location
Pickup details
Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
Additional Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- E-bike not recommended for riders under 145cm
- This is a group tour/activity. Other groups might participate
Language And Guide
Audio Guide Available In
- English
Tour Guide Available In
- English
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketThe guide will give the tour guests a one-day pass card for riding E-Bike and an entry ticket for Kenrokuen garden & Gyokusen'an tea house.Cancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Suplier may cancel the activity on account of bad weather conditions.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Asia/Tokyo time to receive 100% refund.
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