Kanazawa Private Tour Guides

“Unforgettable time. The best!”

My wife and I did a full day tour and WOW! From start to finish Raphael was amazing. He custimized in real time noting our energy levels and interest providing a truly unique experience blending the right amount of history, sight seeing, and an inside unique view of the local culture. He was able to connect and relate to european / american contrasts. He has an exceptional amount of knowledge on all topics and we felt so comfortable with his genuine and relaxed approach to guiding and navigating the sites in a very efficient way. He makes you feel welcome and invited into the culture from the moment you meet. Not least, he's also an impressive photographer, always noting great photo opportunities along the way (in addition to well planned bathroom breaks, shops, delicious foods, comfortable places to rest for a little deep dive into the history, etc). What an unforgettable experience! A must-do for Kanazawa.

Raphaël P.

(37 reviews)

Theo, thank you very much for booking a tour with me and trusting the process. An absolute pleasure guiding you around through Kanazawa’s moody weather. I hope that will stay as one of the highlights of your trip. Have a fantastic end of your trip & Good luck sorting the pictures out. :) I wish you all the very best for you and your family back in NYC. Ps: Really appreciate the long and fantastic review. Cheers Theo. Kindest regards, Raphaël

“Fantastic Family tour with terrific guide”

We had an absolutely fabulous day with Richard in Kanawaza. For our family of five, travelling around in taxis or PT is difficult. Richard picked us up literally metres from our cruise ship and travelling around with him was a breeze. We saw considerably more with Richard and his van than would have been possible on our own. Richard entertained us with interesting info about Japan, Kanawaza and life in Japan as a Westerner. It was great having him to take family photos and point out the best places to see, short cuts to make our day efficient and tips on what and where to eat. Should we ever visit Kanawaza again, Richard would be the first person we would call. 100% recommend.

Richard G.

(10 reviews)

Hi Penny, Thank you so much for your kind words and review. I had a great time with you and your family. You were all a delight to spend time with, get to know, and have a laugh with. It felt like I was showing friends around Kanazawa. Thank you to you and your family for being such a pleasure to be around. I hope you enjoy the rest of your trip, manage to find some Pokémon cards, and enjoy the sake! Warm regards, Richard

“A fantastic one-day tour to Shirakawa-go, Gokayama, and Ainokura”

Richard guided us through the UNESCO World Heritage villages for a day, and we liked the small village of Ainokura best. He told us a lot about the history and daily life in the villages. We really enjoyed our time with him.

Richard G.

(10 reviews)

Hi Anton, Many thanks for your review and your kind words. I very much enjoyed showing you and your family around the villages and getting to know you all. I hope the rest of your trip in Japan was enjoyable. Warm regards, Richard