Kanazawa Full Day Tour (Private Guide)





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Experience the highlights of Kanazawa on our special, award winning, one day tour. Our professional guide will take you on a memorable tour of Kanazawa's unforgettable sights. KT have the renowned TripAdvisor Travellers Choice in Kanazawa. Your guide will take you to the highlights of Kanazawa and customize the tour to your desire. Professional guides will tailor the tour to your needs and ensure your satisfaction. Collection and drop off at your hotel.
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Itinerary
Since the Edo era Kenrokuen Garden has been regarded as one of the most beautiful feudal gardens in all of Japan. We will take you on a special tour of this remarkable garden
Feel the power and influence of the Lords of Kanazawa by visiting the Kanazawa Castle grounds and park area. View the beautiful white lead roof tiles, touch the formidable Ishikawa Mon gate, and enjoy the tranquility of Lord Maeda’s personal gardens.
The Kanazawa Geisha district tour will introduce you to this beautiful and intriguing quarter of Kanazawa city’s long held culture and charm. Allow us to take you down the enchanting back streets to visit the less commercial aspects of this charming tea district. Where untouched enclaves take you back to samurai times when this entertainment district was in its heyday.
The Kanazawa Samurai District tour takes you back in time to one of the best preserved Samurai Districts in Japan. The streets are lined with mud & straw walls encapsulating the unspoilt extravagance of the Samurai era. Let us take you through this romantic enclave on a trip back in time.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Reviews(384)
We had a wonderful full day private tour with Yoshiko! She spoke great English, was very knowledgeable, and incredibly kind. She met us promptly at our hotel and was able to curate the tour to our interests. We visited the geisha district, samurai district, Kanazawa castle, and Kenrokuen gardens. At each stop she provided great insights that we would not have gotten from visiting on our own. We can’t thank her enough for a wonderful day in Kanazawa and would recommend her to anyone looking to further their knowledge about Kanazawa and Japanese life/culture in general :)
Thank you so much for this wonderful message. We’re really happy to hear you had such a fantastic full day in Kanazawa with Yoshiko. It’s great to know she was able to tailor the tour to your interests and help you discover so much more about the city than you might have found on your own. We’re especially glad her insights at the geisha district, samurai district, Kanazawa Castle, and Kenrokuen Garden helped deepen your understanding of Kanazawa and Japanese culture. Yoshiko is incredibly thoughtful with her guests, and we’re very proud of the care and knowledge she brings to every tour. We’ll absolutely share your kind words with her, she will be so happy to read this. Thank you from Kanazawa Tours.
We thoroughly enjoyed our full-day walking tour of Kanazawa. Our guide, Saya, took us to the Geisha and samurai districts and explained the history and culture of these beautifully preserved streets. We also walked the famous Kenrokuen Garden and visited Kanazawa Castle. Saya also helped us find the most delicious oysters in the bustling Omicho Market. It was an excellent tour!
Thank you so much for this wonderful message. We’re really happy to hear you had such an excellent full-day tour of Kanazawa with Saya. It’s great to know she helped bring the history and culture of the geisha and samurai districts to life, while also showing you the beauty of Kenrokuen Garden, Kanazawa Castle, and the lively Omicho Market. We’re especially glad she helped you discover those delicious oysters too! We’re very proud of Saya and the care she puts into creating memorable experiences for guests. We’ll make sure she sees your kind words. Thank you from Kanazawa Tours.
Nicola was a great guide. Turned up early, planned an awesome private tour for our family of 6 across Kanazawa, including a unique family run Japanese curry restaurant, visits to the geisha district, samurai district, Ninja Castle, Kanazawa Castle and world class Kenrokuen Gardens. A very memorable day
Thank you so much for this wonderful message. We’re really happy to hear you and your family had such a memorable day in Kanazawa with Nicola. It sounds like he really put a lot of care into planning the day and creating a route that gave you a great mix of culture, history, and local food. We’re especially glad the family-run curry restaurant and the visits across the samurai and geisha districts, castles, and Kenrokuen Gardens all came together so well for your group of six. We’re very proud of Nicola and we’ll make sure he sees your kind words. Thank you from Kanazawa Tours.
Our guide, Nozomi, was fantastic. She speaks English flawlessly. More importantly, she is engaging, pleasant and imparted lots of interesting information. The history of the region is very interesting — and the City is striking. Book a guided tour and ask for Nozomi.
Thank you so much for your wonderful message. We’re really happy to hear you had such a great experience with Nozomi and that her clear English, engaging style, and knowledge helped bring the history of Kanazawa to life for you. We’re especially glad you enjoyed discovering the city with her, Kanazawa really is a special place when you get to explore it with someone who loves sharing it. We’re very proud of Nozomi and we’ll make sure she sees your kind words. She’ll be so happy to read this. Thank you from Kanazawa Tours.
Ian was fantastic! He was very knowledgeable about Kanazawa and offered us great insights. We were able to see hidden jems of the area that we wouldn't have seen on our own. He introduced us to a new Japanese food that we'd never had but absolutely loved.
Thank you so much for this wonderful message. We’re honestly so happy to hear you had such a great time with Ian. He really loves sharing Kanazawa, so it means a lot to hear that his knowledge and insights helped bring the city to life for you. We’re especially glad you were able to discover some hidden gems that you might not have found on your own, and it’s fantastic to hear you even tried a new Japanese food and ended up loving it. Those little moments are exactly what we hope our tours create. We’re really proud of Ian and the way he connects with guests, and we’ll absolutely make sure he sees your kind words. Thank you from Kanazawa Tours.
The tournwad great. Our guide was waiting for us at hotel and crafted our itimerary in consideration of self guiding we did the day before. She found a lunch spot that was terific that two adults and two kids including 2 picky eaters really enjoyed. Our guide Ai was incredible with our eight year old and had the patience of a saint with her. We learned a ton of details about Kanazawa history and culture. Really a terrific way to see Kanazawa.
Thank you so much for this wonderful message. We’re really happy to hear you had such a great day in Kanazawa with Ai and that she was able to shape the itinerary around what you had already explored. It’s especially lovely to hear how well she connected with your kids and helped make the day fun and relaxed for the whole family. We’re also glad the lunch spot worked out so well, especially with picky eaters in the mix, that is always a win. And it’s great to know you were able to learn so much about Kanazawa’s history and culture along the way. We’re truly proud of Ai and we’ll make sure she sees your kind words. Thank you from Kanazawa Tours.
Really excellent tour. Tetsuya San balanced deep knowledge of the history and context of the buildings and neighbourhoods with practical considerations. We felt we really got to know Kanazawa. He was friendly, interesting and a pleasure to spend time with. We loved the restaurant he chose for lunch as well.
Thank you so much for this lovely message. We’re really happy to hear you had such an excellent experience exploring Kanazawa with Tetsuya-san. It’s great that his knowledge and storytelling helped bring the history and neighbourhoods to life, while still keeping everything relaxed and enjoyable for you. We’re also really glad you enjoyed the lunch choice, he has a great instinct for finding good local spots. We’re genuinely proud of him, and we’ll make sure he sees your kind words. Feedback like this really means a lot to our guides. Thank you from Kanazawa Tours.
Says was absolutely brilliant and served us a perfect day. We toured two Geisha neighborhoods, the Samurai neighborhood and the Castle Garden. She spoke excellent English and provided in depth knowledge and history. I highly recommend her as a guide!
Thank you so much for your kind feedback. We’re really glad to hear you had such a brilliant day with Saya and that her knowledge and English made the tour through the geisha districts, samurai area, and castle garden so enjoyable and informative for you. Thanks from all of us at Kanazawa Tours, we truly appreciate your lovely recommendation!
Ian showed our group of 2 couples around Kanazawa for a day and a half. He was excellent at placing sites and information and historical context and pointing out small details, such as small water jets used to clear snow in winter, that made the city come to life. It has been one of the most informative experiences we’ve had in our 3 weeks in Japan.
Thank you so much for your thoughtful feedback. We’re really glad to hear you had such an informative experience in Kanazawa with Ian and that his explanations, historical context, and attention to small local details helped bring the city to life for your group. It’s wonderful to know it stood out as one of the most memorable parts of your time in Japan. Thanks from all of us at Kanazawa Tours, we truly appreciate your kind words!
We had such a great day with Sachiko in Kanazawa! She included all of the highlights and I feel like we got a great experience. My son loved the Ninja museum! Sachiko is also a great photographer and put together a photo album for us that captured candid moments throughout the day. Couldn’t have asked for more!
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback. We’re delighted to hear you had such a great day in Kanazawa with Sachiko and that she was able to include all the highlights while creating such a memorable experience for your family. It’s especially lovely to hear your son enjoyed the Ninja Museum and that the photo album helped you capture those special candid moments from the day. Thanks from all of us at Kanazawa Tours, we truly appreciate your kind words!


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