Kanazawa Private Tours

Sam F.

5 / 5

Mar 29, 2026

Maeda Era Districts, Castle Gardens & Petite Four Matcha Experience

Mar 29, 2026

Kanazawa

8 hours 30 mins

“Takayama tour with Hida folk village ”

Lee is a very friendly Canadian who has lived in Japan among the Japanese people for 20 years; we learned so much from hearing about his many experiences of integrating into the homogenous culture. Lee has a great sense of humor and is a good storyteller. He took us around the very quaint and interesting houses in the historically rustic Hida Folk Village (about 10 minutes from downtown by Lee's car). I recommend visiting the folk village to learn how the past generations lived everyday life. We also toured the charming central shopping/eatery district of Takayama -- the classic low-slung wooden houses and shops with paper windows and doors. There's a beautiful Torie gate and hilltop shrine and garden. We also experienced a slightly chaotic, crowded tasting among many saki enthusiasts. This involved exchanging coins for tokens, using tokens to purchase saki cups from a bubblegum-style machine -- gatcha -- and then using more tokens to unlock the spouts on a variety of styles and flavors. Lee was a pleasure to be with and he also gave us very helpful recommendations for things to see and places to eat in Kanazawa.

Lee S.

(4 reviews)

Thank you Sam, it was my pleasure and turned put to be quite the adventure considering the jump from Kanazawa to Takayama ;) Enjoy the rest of your adventures in Japan. Lee S

“Great way to learn about the past and present of Kanazawa.”

The tour with Megumi was a wonderful experience. Her friendly nature combined with her knowledge and love for Kanazawa ensured we had a great evening. At the end of the tour Megumi pointed us to a great local restaurant for dinner.

Megumi Y.

(3 reviews)

Thank you very much for your kind words:)I’m truly delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and your evening in Kanazawa. It was a pleasure spending time with you, and I’m glad you also enjoyed the restaurant recommendation! I hope the rest of your journey in Japan is just as wonderful:)

“Excellent day”

We had a wonderful day in Kanazawa with Naoto. Thank you

Naoto K.

(7 reviews)

Thank you so much for the wonderful review! I am truly honored that you enjoyed our time together in Kanazawa today. Since we covered so much ground on our walking tour, I was a little concerned that you might be tired, but I hope you have had a relaxing evening afterward. We were so lucky with the weather—Kenroku-en Garden was stunning with the plum blossoms just beginning to bloom, and it was a pleasure exploring the Higashi Chaya and Nagamachi districts with you. I was particularly interested in our conversation comparing the citadels in Turkey with Japan’s castle towns. It gave me a fresh perspective on my own history! I would love to welcome you back to Japan someday. When the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, please consider visiting my hometown in Toyama next time. There are many beautiful sights and more tasty food there as well. Thank you again for choosing me as your guide. I wish you a safe and wonderful continuation of your journey!