Nagamachi Samurai District

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Nagamachi Samurai District

Stroll through the former Kaga Domain’s traditional townscape with earthen walls. Nagamachi Samurai Residences.

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This area still has residences of former Kaga Domain’s samurais. Cobblestone alleys with earthen walls will take you back to the Edo Period. Traditional craft shops and restaurants will make your walk pleasant.

The Onosho Canal, which supported the town’s life long ago, still runs to this day. When winter comes, “Komogake” drapes appear to protect the earthen walls from snow. The historical townscape with samurai culture and modern life are blended together to create it here in Nagamachi.

Some residences are open to the public. You get to see the lavish interior and gardens. Former Nomura Family’s residence belonged to the 11 generations of Nomuras who were the mounted guards’ captain and the magistrate. The garden fed with the water from Onosho Canal, landscape paintings, interior with carved woodwork are graceful. You can enjoy green tea and sweets at the tea ceremony room, overlooking the garden.

Kaga Domain’s warrior Takada Family’s former residence shows the restored Nagayamon Gate to the public. The grounds have an elegant circular garden to stroll around.

Highlights

  • The area has the Naga-machi Samurai Residence Rest House which anyone can use.
  • The Rest House is staffed with volunteer guides “Maido san.”

Photos

  • Nagamachi lined with earthen walls
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    Nagamachi lined with earthen walls *Photo provider: Kanazawa City

  • The canal, which supported the town’s life long ago, still runs 
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    The canal, which supported the town’s life long ago, still runs *Photo provider: Kanazawa City

  • Nomura Family’s grounds with sophisticated waterwork
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    Nomura Family’s grounds with sophisticated waterwork *Photo provider: Kanazawa City

  • Former Takada Family’s home with an imposing gate 
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    Former Takada Family’s home with an imposing gate *Photo provider: Kanazawa City

  • The rest house staffed with volunteer guides
*Photo provider: Kanazawa City

    The rest house staffed with volunteer guides *Photo provider: Kanazawa City

Reviews

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  • 平凡

    保留著古早日式建築,房子都很有特色,享受穿越時空的感覺。

Details

Name in Japanese
長町武家屋敷界隈
Postal Code
920-0865
Address
Nagamachi, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa
Telephone
076-232-5555 (Kanazawa City Tourism Association)
Hours
Always open
Admission
Free (Each facility has a separate fee)
Directions
From JR Kanazawa Station, ride the City Bus, get off at Korinbo Stop and walk 5min.