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Hakusan - Private Car Tour with Guide
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Joined 2023
Today, head south of Kanazawa to Hakusan City, a charming area at the foot of Mt. Hakusan that is often overlooked by visitors. Explore the town around its historic shrine, visit local breweries and sweet shops, and sample regional specialties. If you would like to spend more time in nature, there is also the option to venture deeper into the mountains and discover the area's peaceful rural scenery.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel or preferred location
- Pick-up is included for hotels located within the city center. If your hotel is outside this area, please contact me for arrangements. *Please note that Kanazawa Port is considered outside the city center.
Shirayama Hime Shrine
This is a more than 2,100-year-old shinto shrine located in Hakusan City. It is the base shrine for Mount Hakusan, a sacred mountain. It is also the head shrine for about 3,000 Hakusan Shrines across Japan. The nature around it is beautiful and peaceful. We will also walk around the town nearby if the weather is good.
Stroll around a charming town
Take a stroll through Tsurugi, a quiet town in Hakusan City with a long history as a gateway to Mt. Hakusan. Wander its charming streets, discover local shops and traditional sweets, and enjoy a slower pace of life surrounded by the natural beauty of the Hakusan foothills.
Shishiku Highlands
Take the gondola to Shishiku Highlands for sweeping views of the Hakusan foothills. Enjoy the peaceful mountain scenery and a refreshing escape into nature just a short distance from town.
Return
Head back to Kanazawa.
Ending Point
At 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 fee
-Hotel pick-up within Kanazawa City
-Private transportation (Nissan Note)
-Gasoline, toll, and parking fees
-Activity fees (Approx. 1,000 yen/person)
-Lunch (Approx. 2,000 - 3,000 yen/person)
-Personal expenses (souvenirs, snack, drinks, etc.)
Tour Important Information
For safety reasons, I prefer not to drive there in winter, as the area receives heavy snowfall and road conditions can be challenging. Please check with me first if you are planning to visit the village between December and March.
Important message from the supplier
Even if my calendar shows as unavailable, I may still be able to accommodate half-day or evening tours. Please feel free to reach out with an inquiry anytime.
I can also provide guiding services outside Kanazawa upon request.
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 2023
About Tour Guide Haru G.
Thank you for considering me as your guide! I am excited to become not just your guide, but your friend as we explore Kanazawa together—a city where rich cultural traditions seamlessly blend with modern vibrancy.
Being a native of Ishikawa Prefecture, with Kanazawa as its heart, I have a deep connection to this place. Though I spent several years living in New York, I’ve always carried the spirit of Japan with me. Upon returning to Japan, I immersed myself in the travel industry, gaining over a decade of experience and obtaining my guiding license in 2017 while working for successful inbound travel agencies.
My time abroad has given me a profound appreciation for Japan’s uniqueness, and my passion for sharing its beauty and culture with travelers has only grown stronger. Now, I am eager to share that enthusiasm with you as we explore Japan together, uncovering hidden gems and experiencing its timeless charm.
Reviews
Bryan P.
“Haru is exceptional!”
Haru has deep roots in Kanazawa. One of the beautiful gardens we toured with her - the best we saw in all Japan in the 8 cities we visited on our trip - was owned by Haru's ancestors back in the 1600s. As a result, her pride, knowledge, and insights in the city are exemplary. Yet since she spent several years in America, her English communications skills are exceptional - she speaks clearly, interacts intentionally, and clearly enjoys being able to showcase her hometown, which we enjoyed even more than Kyoto (though that was fantastic as well). She's also prompt, flexible, and cheerful. I can't recommend her highly enough. Great tour!
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Haru G.
Thank you so much for such a wonderful review! I’m incredibly happy to hear that you enjoyed Kanazawa even more than Kyoto. Just to clarify one small thing—my ancestors weren’t actually the Maeda clan! I think my pronunciation of "Maeda's ancestors" might have sounded like "My ancestors." :-) While I’m not royalty, I do love sharing the rich history of my hometown with amazing guests like you. Thank you again!
John H.
“Great tour”
Haru was a great tour guide. Her in-depth knowledge of both Kanazawa - both its history and culture really made the day. She was well organized, and we saw everything we had hoped to.
Haru G.
Thank you for your thoughtful review. I’m delighted to hear that you enjoyed discovering Kanazawa’s history and culture. It was truly a pleasure guiding you, and I hope to welcome you again someday.
Lawrence K.
“Very knowledgeable, flexible and easy going ”
Haru was just what a tour guide should be. We very much enjoyed our day with her and learned lots about Kanazawa.
Haru G.
Thank you very much for your kind review! It was truly a pleasure to introduce you to the city and its culture, even though the weather turned out to be quite windy and rainy. I hope you have a safe and enjoyable rest of your trip :-)
$499/ per group
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