Nomura Samurai House

武家屋敷跡野村家

The Nomura family served the ruling Maeda family and held senior posts for many generations. Their former home in the Nagamachi area is open to visitors. Inside you can see a cypress coffered ceiling and painted sliding doors. The small garden has a Japanese bayberry tree over 400 years old and a winding stream with old, unusual rocks.

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Visitor information

Opening hours: Open 8:30–17:30; from October to March it closes at 16:30.
Closed: Closed on 26–27 December and 1–2 January.
Admission: Adults 550 yen; lower prices for students.
Getting there: About 1 minute on foot from the Nagamachi Buke Yashiki Ato stop of the Kanazawa Flat Bus (Nagamachi route).

Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.

Good to know

The garden has a Japanese bayberry tree more than 400 years old.

Tips for Muslim visitors

The second-floor tea room (Fubakuan) serves green tea and Japanese sweets with a view of the garden.
Last entry is 30 minutes before closing.
Old streets are lined with small shops and food stalls. Ask about pork and alcohol before buying snacks.
Many old houses are private homes. Do not enter them or take photos of residents without permission.
Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Ishikawa and the verified places to pray nearby.