Kanazawa Story: Samurai Culture, Taiko & Sake from Tsuzumi Gate｜Activities｜VISIT KANAZAWA, JAPAN

Kanazawa Story: Samurai Culture, Taiko & Sake from Tsuzumi Gate

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Discover the hidden story behind Kanazawa’s iconic Tsuzumi Gate through taiko, sake, and samurai culture.

Discover the cultural story of Kanazawa through samurai heritage, taiko drums, and Japanese sake on this premium cultural experience tour.

Your journey begins at the iconic Tsuzumi Gate at Kanazawa Station, inspired by traditional hand drums deeply connected to Kanazawa’s samurai culture. Through this tour, you will experience how taiko and sake continue to shape the cultural identity of Kanazawa today.

The first destination is Asano Taiko, a world-renowned taiko drum maker with over 400 years of history. Guided by skilled artisans, you will visit a workshop normally closed to the public and learn about the craftsmanship behind traditional taiko drums. Enjoy a welcome performance by a professional taiko performer and take part in a hands-on taiko drumming experience.

Next, visit a local sake brewery to discover Japanese sake brewing and the unique character of sake from this region. Pure underground water from snow-covered mountains and fertile rice-growing lands have long produced refined sake enjoyed in Kanazawa for generations.

The tour concludes at a beautifully renovated restaurant inside this former sake brewery. Enjoy a refined 10-course French-style kaiseki meal made with local ingredients while experiencing the atmosphere of the historic brewery space.

This premium experience includes English guidance, cultural activities, dinner, and transportation, with drop-off at Kanazawa Station or hotels within Kanazawa City.

【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: JPY 28,000 (tax included)　Adult (12+ years)
JPY 27,000 (tax included)　Child (3–11 years)
JPY 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

Optional Add-ons:
・Personalized taiko drumsticks with your name engraved (+JPY 5,000)
・Sake pairing upgrade to 5 selections (+JPY 5,000)
・A traditional celebratory song passed down locally for over 400 years will be performed exclusively for your group in a private room. (+JPY 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 2 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.