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Kanazawa Premium Cultural Experience: World-Class Taiko & Sake Brewery Dining

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A rare opportunity to discover the cultural roots of Kanazawa through taiko drumming, sake, and cuisine.

Beyond Kanazawa – Discover the “Invisible Foundations” of the Kaga Domain

Kanazawa’s refined culture and aesthetics did not emerge by chance. What truly supported the power and prosperity of the Kaga Domain—wealth, technology, or the spirit of the samurai?

On this special cultural tour, you will venture beyond central Kanazawa to places that are difficult to access independently. With comfortable transportation by a professional driver and clear guidance from a local interpreter, you will gain insight into the deep historical and cultural connections that shaped Kanazawa’s unique heritage.

One of the highlights of the tour is a visit to Asano Taiko, a world-renowned taiko drum maker with over 400 years of history. You will observe master craftsmen at work, enjoy a live performance by a professional taiko drummer, and take part in a hands-on drumming experience. These techniques originate from leatherworking once used in samurai armor, and their cultural significance can still be seen today in Kanazawa Station’s iconic “Tsuzumi Gate,” inspired by Noh drums cherished by the lords of the Kaga Domain.

The tour concludes with a refined dining experience at a restaurant renovated from an actual sake brewery. Here, you will enjoy local cuisine paired with sake, including “Kaga no Kikuzake,” a historic brew once favored by feudal lords during seasonal gatherings such as cherry blossom viewing. Through this experience, you will gain a deeper understanding of the local resources—such as rice and water—that supported Kanazawa’s culture and economy.

This tour is ideal for travelers seeking more than sightseeing. Guided by a knowledgeable interpreter, you will experience how taiko, sake, and cuisine come together to tell the story of Kanazawa’s history and culture.

【Tour Schedule (Two Sessions)】

〈Morning Session〉

09:00AM

|Depart from Kanazawa Station

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09:30AM–11:00AM

|Taiko Drum Making Tour & Playing Experience

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11:30AM–13:30AM

|Enjoy lunch at the sake brewery restaurant.

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2:30PM

∟Arrive at Kanazawa Station

〈Afternoon Session〉

03:00PM

|Depart from Kanazawa Station

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03:30PM–05:00PM

|Taiko Drum Making Tour & Playing Experience

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05:30PM–07:30PM

|Enjoy dinner at the sake brewery restaurant.

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08:30PM

∟Arrive at Kanazawa Station

The Ｗay of the Samurai

Information

Organizer: HAKUSAN TRAVEL
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Price: ¥38,000 (tax included)　Adult (12+ years)
¥37,000 (tax included)　Child (3–11 years)
\3,000 (tax included)　Infant (0–2 years)
Inclusions: ・Pickup at a designated meeting point
・Drop-off service
・English-speaking guide
・Visit to a taiko workshop
・Welcome taiko performance
・Hands-on taiko drumming experience
・10-course French-style Kaiseki meal
・Sake pairing with three selections

Optional Add-ons:
・Personalized taiko drumsticks with your name engraved (+¥5,000)
・Sake pairing upgrade to 5 selections (+¥5,000)
・A traditional celebratory song passed down locally for over 400 years will be performed exclusively for your group in a private room. (+¥58,000per group)
Date: the third Thursday of each month
Notes: ※If you would like to join on a different Thursday, please contact us at least two weeks in advance. We will review your request and inform you whether the tour can be arranged.
Time: (Two Sessions)9:00 AM–2:30PM / 3:00 PM–8:30 PM
Duration: 5.5 hours
Location: The tour takes place in Hakusan City, just 10 kilometers from Kanazawa.
Departure Point: under the Tsuzumi Gate at the East Exit of Kanazawa Station
Ending Point: We will provide drop-off at Kanazawa Station or your hotel within Kanazawa city.
By Public Transportation: A 1-minute walk from Kanazawa Station
Capacity: 12 people only
Minimum Participants: ２people
Cancellation: 7 to 1 days before the tour: 30% of the total price, 1 day before the tour: 40% of the total price, on the day of the tour: 50% of the total price, and no-show (without notice on the day): 100% of the total price.