What to know
Nagamachi (長町) was a samurai district at the foot of the former Kanazawa Castle, where samurai and their families once lived. The area retains a historic atmosphere with preserved residences, earthen walls, private entrance gates, narrow lanes, and water canals.
One of the main attractions is the centrally located Nomura-ke, a restored samurai residence showcasing the lifestyle and artifacts from the prosperous samurai era. In contrast, the Shinise Kinenkan Museum is a restored pharmacy that illustrates the lives of the merchant class, who rose in prosperity as the samurai declined.
The district also features several other museums and restored structures, along with shops and restaurants. Below is a list of some attractions around Nagamachi:
Nagamachi is a five-minute walk south of Korinbo bus stop. Frequent buses take about ten minutes from Kanazawa Station (Kenrokuen Exit) to Korinbo. Among the buses are 1-3 JR buses per hour (covered by the Japan Rail Pass) and the Kanazawa Loop Bus. The one-way fare is 220 yen, except on JR buses, which cost 210 yen.
Visitor information
Practical details to check before planning this stop.
- Hours
- 8:30 to 17:30 (until 16:30 from October through March)
- Closed
- December 26 and 27, January 1 and 2
- Admission
- 550 yen (~$3.52)
- English name
- Nomura-ke
- Original name
- Nagamachi Samurai District
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