Roots EarthKanazawa, Japan
Nagamachi Samurai District
Below Kanazawa Castle, Nagamachi preserves the lanes where Maeda retainers once lived. Earthen walls, sometimes wrapped in winter straw mats, line narrow streets crossed by old canals, with the restored Nomura family residence opening a window onto samurai life.
What the app adds
Roots Earth has a longer story for Nagamachi Samurai District, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.
Location
Coordinates: 36.56556, 136.65111