Ishikawa in Half a Day: Mitsui Garden & Nagamachi area — Guide Jasmine

October, 2024

This is a private guided tour report by Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.), a network of 1,000+ government-licensed, English-speaking local guides across all 47 prefectures of Japan. Not affiliated with the Japan Guide Association.

Tour Itinerary

  • 9:00 Mitsui Garden
  • 10:00 Higashi Chaya District stroll & Shima admission
  • 11:00 Kanazawa Castle Park & Kenrokuen
  • 12:30 Nagamachi area
  • 13:00 Dismissal

Tour Itinerary in Detail

Over the course of the day the route took in Mitsui Garden at 9:00, Higashi Chaya District stroll & Shima admission at 10:00, Kanazawa Castle Park & Kenrokuen at 11:00 and Nagamachi area at 12:30.

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The guests were traveling around various parts of Japan. They took photographs of a teahouse with great interest and spent time observing it carefully. In Shima, after admiring the interior, they enjoyed drinking matcha in the tea room and were very pleased with it. At Kanazawa Castle Park, they enjoyed the exterior of the Gojukken Nagaya (Fifty-Ken Storehouse), and at the Tsuru-no-Maru Rest House they watched a VR presentation that deepened their understanding of Kanazawa Castle. They seemed to really like Kenrokuen Garden and took their time enjoying its highlights. They said they are interested in gardens, and commented, "I can see why it is one of the three great gardens of Japan." Because we had spent so much time up to this point, our time ended in front of the Nomura Family Residence, where we said our goodbyes. I am glad that the guests seemed to have enjoyed the tour.

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Tour Report by Jasmine

Hi, everyone! My name is Toshiko and my nick name is Jasmine. I was born and raised in Yokohama city, Kanagawa prefecture and now live in Toyama city. I also lived in ancient capital Kyoto city. Living near Nijo castle in Kyoto inspired me to become a tour guide. I spent nearly two years working as a tour guide in Kyoto. After that, I moved to Toyama City to continue my career here. I’m happy to show you around Kanazawa, Toyama, Kamakura and my home town Yokohama. I’d love to hear your vision for the perfect tour and make your journey truly memorable. Please feel free to contact me at any time!”
In my spare time, I like to draw pictures with pastels and Yoga. Actually, I am a yoga therapist. I am interested in mental well-being and mindfulness.
Hope to see you soon!

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