Tailored Half A Day Walking Tour in Kanazawa

I am originally from Kanazawa and I would love to customize your tour of the city just for you. Kanazawa offers a different experience from cosmopolitan cities like Tokyo and Osaka, showcasing well-preserved Japanese culture and history.

Experience details

• Destination

  Kanazawa

• Category

  City highlight tours

• Duration

  4 hours

• Mode of transport

  Walking

• Available languages

  English • 日本語

• Highlights

  • Family friendly

• What's included

  Entrance tickets • Private guide • Kids join for free

Here’s an overview of your tour

Your itinerary

• Meeting point

  Kanazawa

• Meet at your hotel

  I will meet you at youtr hotel or the place you would like to meet me.

• Kenrokuen garden

  Kenrokuen in Kanazawa is justifiably classified as one of Japan's "three most beautiful landscape gardens" alongside Mito's Kairakuen and Okayama's Korakuen. The spacious grounds used to be the outer garden of Kanazawa Castle and were constructed by the ruling Maeda family over a period of nearly two centuries. Opened to the public in 1871, Kenrokuen features a variety of flowering trees which provide the garden with a different look for each season.

• Nagamachi Bukeyashiki/ Nomura house

  Nagamachi was a samurai district located at the foot of the former Kanazawa Castle, where samurai and their families used to reside. The area preserves a historic atmosphere with its remaining residences, earthen walls, private entrance gates, narrow lanes and water canals. One of the main attractions of the district is the centrally located Nomura-ke, a restored samurai residence displaying the lifestyle and artifacts of the era when samurai were prosperous.

• Higashi Chaya (Geisha street)

  A chaya (lit. teahouse) is an exclusive type of restaurant where guests are entertained by geisha who perform song and dance. During the Edo Period (1603 - 1868), chaya were found in designated entertainment districts, usually just outside the city limits. You may want tp try a gold leaf workshops at a gallery for a hands-on experience

• Drop off

  I will drop you off wherever you would like to.

Select your local guide

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• Yoji

  A Travel-Loving Samurai

  Yoji

  5.0

  51 reviews

  I speak

  English • 日本語
  Choose

Good to Know

• Tips

  • Bring a reusable water bottle to reduce plastic
  • Be mindful of sharing the real secret spots - let's keep them a secret
  • Be aware of cultural norms & be mindful

• Included

  • Entrance tickets
  • Private guide
  • Kids join for free

• Not included

  • Meals
  • Entrance tickets

• Cancellation

  • Receive a full refund for cancellations done 7 days before the experience date.
  • Your experience can be cancelled and fully refunded within 24 hours of purchase.

Reviews

• CandiceAbout local YojiNovember 24, 2024
  5.0

  Fabulous time

  "Yohji was fabulous. He had wonderful local knowledge especially around the best places to eat. Overall, everyone enjoyed their time with him. Highly recommended. "

• RachelAbout local YojiNovember 20, 2024
  5.0

  Best guide in Japan, worth the money

  "Yoji has a wide experience in many facets of life and has a deep knowledge and cares about the culture and history of Japan. His English is excellent and takes you to places you wouldn’t have gone to... show more

• StephenAbout local YojiNovember 6, 2024
  5.0

  Superb and informed guide

  "Yoji made the tour around Kanazawa such a pleasure. Whilst visiting all the major points of interest, the conversation flowed freely and we learned so much from him. He also had us trying food we wou... show more