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Get the max out of your trip to Kanazawa. Enjoy one of our hand-picked City Highlight Tours with the local expert of your choice.
City tours in KanazawaGet the max out of your trip to Kanazawa. Enjoy one of our hand-picked City Highlight Tours with the local expert of your choice.
City tours in KanazawaAlways private. It's just you and your local host. No strangers, no groups.
Let your local host tailor the experience completely to your wishes.
Our tours are designed with people, places, and the planet in mind.
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Our locals will give you the best experiences that Kanazawa has to offer
Your tour is just for you. No strangers, no groups.
You'll experience the city one-on-one (or with your own travel group) in a relaxed, personal way. No rushing, no scripted group tours.
From highlights to hidden gems, your host adjusts everything to fit you.
Want to skip a museum, add a food stop, or focus on street art? Just ask. Every experience is shaped around your pace, preferences and interests.
Message your host directly to customize your experience.
Ask questions, get local tips, or make special requests. Our hosts are real people, ready to make your day unforgettable.
Every booking supports independent locals and their communities.
We believe tourism should benefit the people who live there. Your host earns directly and often invests it right back into their neighborhood.
You're choosing meaningful travel, not mass tourism.
Withlocals is built on fair pay, human connections and travel that leaves a positive mark for both you and the places you visit.
Loved by over 1,000,000 travelers all around the world.
Withlocals hosts consistently earn 5-star reviews for their kindness, knowledge and the personal stories they share.
Book with peace of mind: safe payments and easy changes.
Your plans can shift and that's okay. We offer flexible cancellation and real support when you need it.
Your tour is just for you. No strangers, no groups.
You'll experience the city one-on-one (or with your own travel group) in a relaxed, personal way. No rushing, no scripted group tours.
From highlights to hidden gems, your host adjusts everything to fit you.
Want to skip a museum, add a food stop, or focus on street art? Just ask. Every experience is shaped around your pace, preferences and interests.
Message your host directly to customize your experience.
Ask questions, get local tips, or make special requests. Our hosts are real people, ready to make your day unforgettable.
Every booking supports independent locals and their communities.
We believe tourism should benefit the people who live there. Your host earns directly and often invests it right back into their neighborhood.
You're choosing meaningful travel, not mass tourism.
Withlocals is built on fair pay, human connections and travel that leaves a positive mark for both you and the places you visit.
Loved by over 1,000,000 travelers all around the world.
Withlocals hosts consistently earn 5-star reviews for their kindness, knowledge and the personal stories they share.
Book with peace of mind: safe payments and easy changes.
Your plans can shift and that's okay. We offer flexible cancellation and real support when you need it.
Explore more unique experiences that our locals offer in Kanazawa
Discover Kanazawa like never before with a private city tours led by a local guide. These tours are tailored just for you, with no fixed routes or crowds. Whether you're into history, hidden alleys, iconic landmarks, or everyday local life, your guide will customize the experience to match your interests.
Walk through Kanazawa with someone who truly knows the city, hear the stories behind the sights, and uncover corners most tourists miss. Want to focus on art, neighborhoods, or cultural quirks? It's your tour, your pace. Perfect for first-time visitors or seasoned explorers, our personalized city tours help you connect with Kanazawa in a meaningful way.
Say goodbye to generic tours and hello to a one-of-a-kind local experience in Kanazawa.
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Reviews from guests about our tours and locals
"Selda gave us a tour of city with stops in all four corners. She was very knowledgeable in the history of city as well as contemporary culture. Highly recommend "
"Lucy is the best! Extensive knowledge, excellent communication skills, and a desire to show as much as possible. We spent 3 hours exploring most interesting places. Time flew and although there was a fair amount of walking we knew we seeing and hearing something special - Lucy doesn’t just regurgitate facts about history but puts her own warm personal touch on them with a depth of feeling that is difficult to describe. Highly appreciated and highly recommended!"
"Lucy was PHENOMENAL! My wife and I spent the day with Lucy on the Ultimate Kanazawa tour and left wishing we could spend more time in this beautiful City. We learned so much from Lucy about Kanazawa and its history and we are so grateful that Lucy was able to answer so many of our questions. It was clear to us that Lucy loves her City and she was so enthusiastic to share her knowledge and experiences with us. We also appreciated the great conversation with her as we were walking between spots and over lunch, and by the end of the day, we felt like we were saying goodbye to a new friend. Thank you Lucy for making Kanazawa a true highlight of our time in Japan."
"We had an amazing tour with Yoji. He is very professional and communicated with us prior to the tour. On the tour he is very knowledgeable with interesting stories and information. He was also very accommodating to our interests and pace. Would highly recommend Yoji."
"I had a lovely evening with Selda wandering around the geiko districts of Kanazawa followed by some yakitori. Selda was so knowledgeable and the conversation was easy and relaxed. It was like walking with a friend. I would highly recommend "
"Selda is a wonderful guide. She is knowledgeable of history, current events and is well spoken. It was a very interesting outing. "
"Yoji gave us an amazing 5 hour walking tour of Kanazawa. He met us promptly at our hotel and we set off for the castle, then Kenrokuen. Yoji’s English is perfect and he is very engaging, answering all of our questions about the sights and life in Japan. We then headed off to the geiko district, with a quick rest at a hidden away coffee stop and a demonstration of how to apply gold leaf. We explored some of the sights before going to the Samurai district and finished up with lunch at a hip burger joint. Along the way Yoji highlighted some great spots for shopping but there was no pressure to buy. All in all a very well paced tour, ideal as an introduction to Kanazawa."
"We had a wonderful tour with Selda in Kanazawa. She was very knowledgeable and was able to answer all of our questions. The tour went at a nice pace. We learned so much about Kanazawa. Also, Selda gave us recommendations for places to visit after our tour. This tour is highly recommended! Thank you Selda!"
"Selda kindly met us at our hotel lobby and took my husband and me to the two geiko (term for geisha in Kanazawa) neighbourhoods by way of the Omichyo markets. Before the trip, she had great comms with us and understood what we wanted to focus on doing the hidden highlights trip. She was easy going, thoughtful and professional. Her understanding of the local history, past and present, is excellent. Great “behind the scenes” tour of the Sakuda gold leaf workshop. Brilliant!! (Selda is a fluent in Japanese, English & Tagalog). Highly recommend this personal tour, even for intrepid travellers! "
"Raphaël is an absolutely awesome guide and host. He is very friendly, knowlegable, considerate and was very accomodating to last minute issues we were having with regards to the schedule. He showed us around at a brisk but comfortable pace, and told us things that we likely would never have found out about if we were on our own. I highly recommend Raphaël and if we are ever back, we would gladly do another tour with him."