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  • Explore Kanazawa
  • Places to see
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Kenroku-en

Kanazawa Castle

Omicho Market

Nomura Clan Samurai Home

Kanazawa Yasue Gold Leaf Museum

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Bus & minivan tours

Architecture

Arts & crafts workshops

Cooking classes

Afternoon tea

Bike tours

Hiking

Hot springs

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Explore more things to do in Kanazawa

Sightseeing

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Rainy-day activities

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Kanazawa: Private Tour with Local Guide

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Kanazawa: Private Tour with Local Guide
Top rated
4.8076925 out of 5 stars
4.8
4.8076925 out of 5 stars
52 reviews

Explore the highlights of Kanazawa with a private guide on a 4 or 6-hour tour. Enjoy the full freedom and flexibility of customizing your own itinerary.

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Duration 4 - 6 hours
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Live tour guide
English, Japanese
Pickup included
Your guide will be waiting in the hotel lobby 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time. This tour will be conducted with public transportation or taking a taxi if you wish.
Wheelchair accessible
Private group

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

K
Kuuleialoha – United States

Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and had a lot to share. He did an amazing job at keeping us engaged. We enjoyed our time and wish it was longer.

A
Arun – United States

he adapted to amd was very patient with my wife's back problems.

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Highlights

  • Discover the best of Kanazawa on a private guided walking tour
  • Enjoy a personal and professional experience with a licensed local guide
  • See all of the most important Kanazawa highlights
  • Customize to your route or let your guide take care of the itinerary planning
  • Gain fascinating insights into Japan’s history and culture

Full description

Discover the beautiful town of Kanazawa on a fully customizable tour. Choose what you would like to experience, what time you would like to start your tour, and where you are staying, and the local partner will arrange a tour to suit you. Start your day by meeting your guide at your hotel, then choose to sites you wish to visit depending on your interests.

Example 6-hour Itinerary:

Meet your guide at your hotel in Kanazawa and begin your adventure. Visit Kenroku-en, one of the Three Great Gardens of Japan, and stroll through the garden of a feudal lord which took years to complete.

Afterward, head to Kanazawa Castle Park and visit Kanazawa Castle. Discover impressive buildings and gardens which been successfully and accurately reconstructed in recent years. Then, enjoy lunch at Omicho Market and be amazed by the selection of fresh fish and local vegetables at "Kanazawa's Kitchen".

Then, proceed to the Chaya District for a leisurely walking tour. See the area of Higashi Chaya known for its architecture retaining the grace of the Edo Era with its many miso stores, rice shops, and teahouses serving wagashi confections. Visit stores that practice the traditional folkcraft of Kanazawa and the Kaga Yuzen art of dyed fabrics.

Includes

  • Private and personalized 4 or 6-hour tour
  • Licensed Local Guide
  • Pickup from your accommodation on foot (if within reasonable distance)
  • Walking tour (other transport can be arranged at additional cost)
  • Food and drinks
  • Any entrance fees
  • Transportation to/from the meeting point
  • Public/private transportation fee during the tour

Important information

What to bring

  • Cash

Know before you go

  • This tour is not confirmed until your guide contacts you regarding your tour. Most guides will contact you within 7 days
  • In the unfortunate case that a guide is unavailable, the activity provider will contact you
  • If you choose to cancel, no cancellation fees will be applied if you cancel 24 hours before the start of your tour
  • This experience will take place rain or shine
  • All bookings are private
  • The activity provider will communicate with you prior to the experience to confirm the logistics of your booking
  • This experience can be personalized to meet your requests and preferences

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Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 52 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
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  • Value for money
    4.7/5

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Kuuleialoha – United StatesJune 1, 2025 – Verified booking
Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and had a lot to share. He did an amazing job at keeping us engaged. We enjoyed our time and wish it was longer.
A
Arun – United StatesMay 27, 2025 – Verified booking
he adapted to amd was very patient with my wife's back problems.
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Jasmine – United StatesMay 21, 2025 – Verified booking
We loved Yoshi. He was amazing and gave us very interesting Information and was fun to be with

Product ID: 393573

Activity provider:JGA Inc.
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