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Kanazawa Essentials: A Full-Day Journey via the Loop Bus

Higashichaya District

Kanazawa Castle

Kenroku Park

Ishigami Shrine

Garden from a samurai house

Samurai House

Sushi snack at Omicho Market

Kanazawa Tsuzumi-mon Gate

Kanazawa Essentials: A Full-Day Journey via the Loop Bus

Art, Culture, & Historical

Joined 2025

Naoto K.

5.00 / 5

(3 reviews)

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Kanazawa

English, Japanese (Native)

7 hours

Private tour (only you and Naoto K.)

Up to 4 people

Explore Kanazawa's history and culture on this private, 7-hour loop bus tour. Ideal for first-time visitors, the tour covers Omicho Market, the Nagamachi Samurai District, the stunning Kenroku-en Garden, and the charming Higashichaya-gai (Tea House Street). The itinerary is completely customizable.

Itinerary

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

09:00 AM

Meeting Point

JR Kanazawa Station

09:30 AM

Omicho Market

Explore the "Kitchen of Kanazawa." A quick but thorough walk-through of the main market area.

10:30 AM

Nagamachi Samurai District

Stroll the historic streets and visit the Nomura Samurai House for a glimpse into the Edo period.

12:00 PM

Lunch Break

Enjoy local specialties near the Samurai District or Korinbo area.

01:00 PM

Kenroku-en Garden

Explore one of the Three Great Gardens of Japan, focusing on the most scenic spots.

02:30 PM

Higashichaya-gai (Tea House Street)

Wander the picturesque Geisha District and visit the interior of a traditional tea house like Shima Geisha House.

Ending Point

JR Kanazawa Station

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 only

What‘s not included

*One-day loop bus pass (JPY 800/adult)

*Lunch (approx. JPY 1,500-3,000+ /adult)

*Admission fees for attractions

(not all of them are supposed to be visited)

Kenroku-en Garden (JPY 320/Adult)

Nomura-ke (JPY 550/Adult)

Shima House (JPY 500/Adult)

Myoryu-ji Temple (JPY 1,000/Adult)

*Guide Expenses: Please note that the guest is responsible for covering the guide’s transportation fees, entrance fees and lunch.

Tour Important Information

• Customization: Your destinations can be switched to other places as long as they are covered by the loop bus. For example, Omicho Market can be switched to the 21st Century Museum, or the tea house street can be switched to Myoru-ji Temple (Ninja Temple).

• Meals: Please let the guide know if you have any food allergies or restrictions.

• Guide Expenses: The tour fee covers the guide fee only. The guide's transportation allowance and lunch fee are NOT included in the tour price and should be paid to the guide in cash at the meeting point and at the lunch place.

• Entrance Fees: Child fare may be applied in some locations.

Important message from the supplier

I can guide you in Takayama and Shirakawago, Gifu if you pay my transportation fee.

I can make flyfishing trip during the fishing season: March 1st to September 30th.

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 2025

Naoto K.

5.00 / 5

(3 reviews)

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About Tour Guide Naoto K.

Hello! I’m Naoto, and I’m thrilled you’re considering the Hokuriku region for your journey.

After living across the globe and spending decades in the fast-paced energy of Tokyo, I realized something important: the most authentic, soulful experiences in Japan are found right here in my hometowns of Toyama and Kanazawa. This region is a "hidden gem" where ancient traditions and pristine nature remain untouched by the crowds.

My goal is to take you beyond the guidebooks. Whether we are:

Exploring the samurai history and gold-leaf crafts of Kanazawa.

Discovering a secluded restaurant tucked away in the mountains.

Hiking or fishing along Toyama’s dramatic coastline and peaks.

Diving into manga, anime, or local festivals known only to residents.

Because I spent years overseas, I understand the curiosity of international travelers. I don’t just show you the sights; I help you translate the culture. Every tour is 100% customized to your pace and passions.

Let’s step off the beaten path together.

Please reach out, and let’s start planning your one-of-a-kind Japanese adventure!

Reviews

Ben A.

5 / 5

Jan 9, 2026

Full Day Toyama & Takaoka Highlights

Jan 9, 2026

Toyama

8 hours

“Walking Tour of Toyama and Takaoka”

My daughter and I had delightful time with Naoto. We planned on meeting at the Toyama train station at 9AM and we were both there 30 minutes early! We got to see the planned highlights of Toyama (Glass Museum, Toyama Castle) and we included detours to the park around the castle and the library. It was lucky, I didn't realize the there was Chihuly glass in the glass museum! In Takaoka, Naoto had made reservations for lunch at a restaurant that served shojin ryori, for us vegans. In Takaoka, we got to see the hits there, as well as some unique things, like kids getting out of school and the old street with the portable shrines. Our weather wasn't prefect, but we made the best of it. Naoto helped find us some nice photo spots. It was a fun day and we got to see many things that I wouldn't have included if I were planning it.

Naoto K.

Thank you for the wonderful review! I am so glad you enjoyed the Toyama and Takaoka tour despite the weather. There was even more I wanted to show you, but since this tour covers two cities in a single day, I did my best to highlight the unique charm of each. I hope you can return someday to explore even more of these beautiful cities.

Jesus & aleeza A.

5 / 5

Jan 5, 2026

River Sho Cruise and Shirakawa-go Driving Tour

Jan 5, 2026

Toyama

9 hours

Customized

“Fantastic Private Tour & Experience!”

We initially contacted Naoto about creating a custom tour, and he exceeded our expectations right from the start! He was incredibly helpful in planning a personalized full day itinerary that fit everything we wanted to experience. Throughout the day, Naoto shared stories about Japan that helped us understand both daily life and the historical significance of the places we visited, while also sharing personal stories from his life and his travels around the world, which helped us feel more connected and have a deeper appreciation! At our first stop, the Shogawa Gorge River Cruise, Naoto shared both the history and pop culture surrounding the cruise, including stories about the secluded onsen it stops at. Afterwards, we continued through the scenic valley, visiting other local attractions as well as stopping for lunch to taste the local cuisine. Our next stop was the Shirakawa-go village, which was incredibly beautiful and rich with history. Naoto brought us inside one of the traditional thatched-roof homes and even shared his own experience living in one for a time, teaching us about industries that helped these villages prosper and the care required to preserve these historic homes. We truly appreciate Naoto for the care he took in curating our tour and for all the insights he taught us about each of the places we visited! We highly recommend Naoto for anyone traveling the Toyama area!

Naoto K.

It was a true pleasure to host you! Thank you for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review. I am thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our tour. Guiding guests like you is what makes my job so rewarding. I wish you all the best on your future adventures, and I look forward to the possibility of seeing you in Japan again in the future!

Savannah L.

5 / 5

Nov 21, 2025

Wolf Children Film Sites Driving Tour

Nov 21, 2025

Toyama

8 hours

Customized

“Awesome Private tour guide!”

I requested a personalized tour to see all the places from the movie “wolf children ame & yuki” It was lovely to see all the sights. He took some pictures for me and then showed me some really cool places around Toyama too! The Mountain View was incredible and so was the ocean! (The weather just happened to be super clear without a cloud in the sky perhaps naoto is a lucky tour guide haha!)

Naoto K.

Thank you very much for such a wonderful review on my guiding. It was actually one of the best days for my guiding too. We had a perfect weather and also the schedule was very smooth. We could see more than what you actually wanted to see. Above all I was very happy that your dream to visit Wolf Children house came true after all. You must have loved Toyama very much. So please visit here again for your third trip. Have a great time for the rest of the trip in Japan. Stay in touch. Naoto