Temple
Myoryu-ji
Kanazawa•936m(12 min walk)
Nagamachi Samurai District
長町武家屋敷跡Kanazawa, Ishikawa
Historic area
What makes this place special?
At a Glance
Nagamachi is a district of Kanazawa where the former homes of upper and middle-ranking samurai of the Kaga domain stand side by side. Earthen walls and stone-paved lanes run between the houses and keep much of the atmosphere of the feudal era. It lies just west of Kōrinbō, one of the city's main shopping and entertainment areas.
In winter, straw mats are hung over the earthen walls to protect them from snow and frost. People still live here, so most of the residences are closed to visitors. The Nomura family house, once the home of the Maeda retainer Nomura Denbei Nobusada, can be seen, and its garden has been ranked highly by an American journal of Japanese gardens. The Kanazawa Ashigaru Museum shows relocated houses of the domain's foot soldiers.
Goshuin within a short walk
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How do I visit?
Visit Duration
60 minutes
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