Higashi Chaya Geisha District

Kenrokuen Garden

Omicho Market

Fun Lunchtime

Nagamachi Samurai District

Kanazawa Castle Park

Full-day excursion in Kanazawa

Art, Culture, & Historical

Joined 2024

Kenzo H.

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Kanazawa

English, Japanese (Native), Spanish

7 hrs 30 mins

Private tour (only you and Kenzo H.)

Up to 6 people

Kanazawa is a castle city that developed around Kanazawa Castle. This day tour will take you to Kanazawa's main tourist attractions. Kanazawa is a compact city, so you can explore it almost entirely on foot. You'll experience the classic Japanese atmosphere while enjoying Kanazawa's beautiful ambiance.

There's a lot to see, but you can change the itinerary if there's anything else you'd like to see. I'm flexible, so please let me know if you have any requests.

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

09:00 AM

Meeting Point

Hotel lobby

- (OR Kanazawa station)

09:30 AM

Omicho Market

Omicho Market is known as "Kanazawa's kitchen" because of its close connection to the daily lives of its citizens. Fresh seafood, vegetables, and fruits are sold in approximately 170 stalls. Visitors can enjoy raw oysters, crabs etc.

10:00 AM

Kazue-machi Chaya District

One of the three geisha districts in Kanazawa. There are several beautiful restaurants and geisha houses along the Asano River. At nightfall, when the lights come on, the atmosphere becomes magical.

10:30 AM

Higashi Chaya District

It's the largest geisha district in Kanazawa.

It's one of Kanazawa's most famous tourist attractions and a popular spot for taking photographs.

You can experience the life of geisha during the Edo period at "Shima," which has been designated an Important Cultural Property of Japan.

12:00 PM

Kenrokuen Garden

It is one of the three most famous gardens in Japan.

The garden was built for the exclusive use of the Maeda family of the Kaga domain during the Edo period. It can be enjoyed in four seasons: cherry blossoms in spring, lush greenery in summer, reddish leaves in autumn, and a snowy landscape in winter.

01:00 PM

Lunch

02:00 PM

Kanazawa Castle Park

Kanazawa Castle is the site of the Maeda family of the Kaga clan, who ruled the area, including Kanazawa, during the Edo period.

03:00 PM

Oyama Jinja Shrine

This shrine is dedicated to the first lord of the Kaga clan, Maeda Toshiie.

03:30 PM

Samurai district

The Nagamachi Buke Yashiki district, with its restored samurai residences, narrow streets, cobblestones, and mud walls, offers visitors a glimpse into the life of a middle-class samurai during the Edo period. We will visit the Nomura family home, whose garden has been awarded two Michelin stars.

Ending Point

Samurai district

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

What‘s included

・Guide fee (up to 6 persons).

What‘s not included

・Food and drink costs for you and the guide.

・Your entrance fees

-Nomura House: 550 yen/person

-Shima House: 500 yen/person

-Kenrokuen Garden: 320 yen/person

・Transportation costs for you and the guide

(if using bus, taxi, etc.)

・Additional activities or attractions not specified in the itinerary.

Tour Important Information

* This tour involves a lot of walking, so make sure you wear comfortable shoes.

* This tour is not recommended for people with serious back or knee problems.

Important message from the supplier

I am available to work most national holidays and about 50% of Sundays.

Even on weekdays, I can accommodate you if you contact me at least 5 days before the tour date, provided there are no scheduling conflicts. Please contact me first with your preferred dates and times.

Puedo trabajar la mayoría de los días festivos nacionales y alrededor del 50% de los domingos.

Incluso en días laborables, puedo atenderles si se pone en contacto conmigo al menos 5 días antes de la fecha de la visita guiada, siempre y cuando no haya visitas superpuestas. En primer lugar, por favor contacame las fechas y horas deseadas.

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

Kenzo H.

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About Tour Guide Kenzo H.

My name is Kenzo. I was born, raised, and live in Kanazawa. I was exposed to English for several years while staying in San Diego California, USA. I returned to Kanazawa and worked as a English/Spanish-speaking tour guide. Kanazawa has many delicious foods and wonderful historical and cultural sites. Come and enjoy a wonderful experience in Kanazawa. Your happiness is my happiness.

Me llamo Kenzo. Nací, crecí y vivo en Kanazawa. Estuve expuesto al español durante unos nueve años mientras estudiaba en México y a través del trabajo. Regresé a Kanazawa y presté un servicio de guía turístico en español durante unos nueve años. Kanazawa es el hogar de muchas comidas deliciosas y maravillosas instalaciones culturales históricas. Venganse para disfrutar de una maravillosa experiencia en Kanazawa. Tu alegría es mi alegría.