Walk Nagamachi and visit the Nomura Residence
Nagamachi, Japan
Earthen walls, narrow lanes and running canals preserve the character of Nagamachi, where samurai families once lived. The Nomura Residence adds an intimate view of that world through its rooms, objects and carefully arranged garden. Walk between the canals before or after your visit, allowing time to notice gates and details rather than treating the area as a single attraction. Nearby small museums introduce other parts of the neighbourhood's social history.