Step inside this traditional Japanese home, complete with tea-ceremony room, a small, enchanting garden, artifacts from the Edo period and personal …
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Dec 17, 2024
We visited this house on December 3rd. This house was once owned by a wealthy vassal of the Maeda family. Heirlooms on display include a full suit of samurai armor. The highlight is the courtyard wit… Full review by AmarilisVos
Aug 10, 2024
The house belonged to a samurai family and is another example of how people lived in times gone by. The staff are very helpful and can explain aspects of the building and its history. It was wonderfu… Full review by timo324
Jun 14, 2024
This was not a very big dwelling house and there is not a great deal to see. As usual in many such places, including castles and shrines you’ll need to make sure your socks have no holes in them to a… Full review by Tilt-scale-gyro
Is it very far from Kanazawa train station? Or is it easier to go by bus/walk?
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They have this tourist bus which circles the city in both directions, which was convenient. From the bus stop it is a short walk. I would thus not recommend to walk - I think it is …
They have this tourist bus which circles the city in both directions, which was convenient. From the bus stop it is a short walk. I would thus not recommend to walk - I think it is quite far at least it felt like it but check on google maps
Do you have to make reservation or can you just turn up? What is the entrance fee?
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I think the entrance fee was roughly 600 yens. On the day that we visited, it was not too busy, but holiday seasons and like would gather bigger crowds. Don't think you need to book …
I think the entrance fee was roughly 600 yens. On the day that we visited, it was not too busy, but holiday seasons and like would gather bigger crowds. Don't think you need to book at any point though. You'll get more out of the visit by knowing a little bit in advance, English material is minimal.
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