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4 Hours - Kanazawa's Main Attractions ! Can be personalized to your liking!
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Joined 2024
This 4 hours itinerary covers the essential attractions of Kanazawa, providing a mix of historical insights, natural beauty, and local culture.
Who is it originally designed for?
1] People wanting to max out all the Kanazawa essentiels in just a few hours!
2] People wanting to slowly focus on a couple spots in the city.
However, feel free to let me know what you like & I'll make sure to cater the tour for you!
9:00am or 13:30pm Start! Let's explore the city!
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Your Hotel - Or "Starbucks at M'Za".
- If your hotel is centrally located, I will pick you up directly. Otherwise, we'll meet at the STARBUCKS in the M'ZA shopping mall, just across from the famous Omicho Market. "This is just an example of the tour we may do."
Omicho Market
Discover a 300 years old history market with 180 stands filled with local food and folklore!
Nagamachi [Samurai District] + Special Ceramics shop if wanted.
Explore this historic area with narrow lanes, earthen walls, and the beautifully preserved Nomura-ke Samurai Residence, showcasing traditional architecture and exquisite gardens.
Kenrokuen Garden & Kanazawa Castle
One of Japan’s Three Great Gardens, featuring ponds, streams, walking paths, and tea houses. Highlights include the Kotojitoro Lantern and Kasumigaike Pond.
Adjacent to Kenrokuen, this partially restored castle offers insights into the region’s history with its impressive gates, storehouses, and gardens.
Kazuemachi
Kazuemachi, the smallest geisha district in Kanazawa, may be small in size, but its enchanting charm will leave you captivated. A visit here is sure to create unforgettable memories!
Higashi Chaya [Most famous Geisha District]
Higashi Chaya, Kanazawa’s most famous geisha district, is a historic area renowned for its beautifully preserved wooden teahouses that exude timeless elegance. Stroll through its atmospheric streets, where you’ll find shops offering exquisite gold leaf products, cozy cafes perfect for a relaxing break, and glimpses into the cultural heritage of traditional tea ceremonies. This district effortlessly blends history with charm, making it a must-visit destination.
Ending Point
I can provide you with tips to explore Higashi Chaya further, discover its shops and surroundings, guide you to your next destination, or assist you in returning to the market or your hotel.
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide's Fee.
Service with a Smile.
Entrance of Garden & Samurai's House [app. 1000Yen].
Tour Important Information
Lunch or Special Experiences were not included in the base plan as I like to be flexible depending on my clients' requests.
Feel free to tell me what you're after [specific Or vague], so I can really cater that for you!
Let's have a great time and create memories together!
There might also be possibility on starting this tour around lunch time. Contact me to confirm. Thank you.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2024
About Tour Guide Raphaël P.
Hello Explorers,
If you're looking to discover Kanazawa, Shirakawa-go, Takayama, Yuwaku, Kaga and more, of the beautiful surrounding regions in a way few ever do—you’re in the right place.
Since making Kanazawa our home in 2019 with my Japanese wife and our children, I’ve immersed myself deeply into the local culture, traditions, and daily life. This city and its surroundings aren't just places I guide through—they’re part of my story.
With a rich background in tourism, hospitality and the performing arts, I bring a seamless, heartfelt energy to every tour, offering you not just information, but real connection and insight.
Get ready for picture-perfect moments, unforgettable local flavors, inspiring stories, and tips that will make your entire stay even more memorable.
Choose to explore with me, and let’s create experiences as rich, vibrant, and lasting as Japan itself!
Reviews
Barbara B.
“Stunning Kanazawa &beyond exploration ”
Our tour with Raphaël exploring the surroundings of Kanazawa may easily have been one of my best tours ever. If you are looking for an experienced and courteous guide who combines his profound knowledge not only of the area, but Japan in general, with flexibility to adapt any program to his clients’ interests and desires, Raphaël is your man. With his patience, willingness to share also personal experiences and his considerable charm he created an absolutely delightful tour for us. We additionally benefited by doing the tour with a competent, dedicated and very friendly driver and a van in spotless condition. Thank you very much indeed, Raphaël, we wish you all the best for your chosen career! Barbara & Werner
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Raphaël P.
Barbara, Werner, Thank you so much for taking the time to share with the world your appreciation for this personalized tour. It was an absolute pleasure showing you around some of my absolute favorite spots outside Kanazawa. Your absolute kindness & full interest, as well as the ideal weather conditions & Perfect Momiji Timing made it oh-so more special! Also, Thank you very much for the extra words towards Tanaka-San, I will make sure he hears about them. Lastly, if you ever come back to this region, feel free to reach out! Kindest regards & Enjoy the rest of your trip in Japan! Raphaël
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Kelioniu A.
“Fantastic experience with Raphael in Kanazawa”
Big big thanks to our guide in Kanazawa - Raphael. We had a great tour, Raphael is true professional, full of knowledge, very responsive and easy to deal with. Highly recommended!
Raphaël P.
Thanks to you for entrusting me with a large group in Kanazawa. It was an absolute pleasure showing everyone a few good sides of this amazing city, despite the heavy rain! I hope the rest of the trip went as smoothly for everyone. Kindest regards to everyone. Raphaël
Phil L.
“Fantastic tour of Kanazawa with Raphael!”
We had wonderful tour on the back streets, side streets, and main streets of Kanazawa with Raphael. Raphael has so much knowledge about Kanazawa and has a great way of explaining everything. We learned so much about Kanazawa and Japan from Raphael that we couldn’t have done on our own. We are so glad we booked with Raphael and would highly recommend him to be your Kanazawa guide. We had a fantastic time !
Raphaël P.
Thank you So much for taking the time to write such a thoughtful review! I hope the rest of your stay in the region exceeds expectations. All the very best to you two. Don’t hesitate reaching out if in need. Lastly, say hi to Molly for me when back home! :) Best, Raphaël
$247/ per group
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Beautiful Kanazawa Tour - Full Day
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