Follow the little bridges into Nagamachi

Start at Ichi-no-hashi, the bridge over Kanazawa’s Onosho Canal. Walk beside the water towards Ni-no-hashi, then cross into the lanes between earthen walls. The tiled wall caps and wooden gates are worth slowing down for. Nagamachi is about five minutes on foot from Korinbo bus stop; leave roughly an hour for a gentle wander. These are lived-in streets, so keep entrances clear as you look around. For a breather, the Naga-machi Buke Yashiki Rest House has free entry, benches and toilets. A seat and a few minutes with a map can be a very good part of a walk.