Kanazawa in 3 hours
Joined 2020
This is a highlight tour for first-time visitors. You will visit some of the most popular spots in Kanazawa, Oyama Shrine, Kanazawa Castle, Kenrokuen Garden and one more spot of your choice. You will also stroll around in one of the most beautiful gardens in Japan. Let's have fun and learn a lot about history and culture.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Kanazawa Station (Tsuzumimon Gate) or Hotel
Oyama Shrine
Oyama Shrine is famous for its unique tower with stained glass. This Shinto shrine is dedicated to the first feudal lord of this region, Toshiie Maeda. It has a lovely garden, too.
Kanazawa Castle
Kanazawa Castle was the residence of the feudal lords, the Maeda family, for nearly 300 years. Here you can see some stylish structures of the castle such as stone walls, watch towers and gates as well as Gyokuseninmaru Garden.
Kenrokuen Garden
Kenrokuen Garden is one of the three most beautiful gardens in Japan. It was constructed more than 300 years ago by the feudal lord Maeda. Here you can enjoy beautiful pine trees, water streams and stone lanterns at any time of year.
Your choice from ‘Description’ list
Please select one of the options:
(A) Samurai District
In the Samurai District, you will go inside Nomura Samurai House. It was the residence of high-ranking samurais. This house's garden got two stars in the Michelin Guide. Also, there is a small museum with swords, scrolls and other real samurai items.
(B) Geisha District
In the Geisha District, you will go inside Shima Geisha House and learn about the geisha culture. Also, Kanazawa is known as a treasure house of traditional arts and crafts, and here you can buy some local craft items and food items.
Ending Point
at the selected location
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 (near Kanazawa station ~ Korinbo), bus fare (for guide), entrance fees (for guide)
bus fare (0 JPY ~ 630 JPY per person, for you), entrance fees (500 ~ 1,370 JPY per person, for you)
Tour Important Information
- When you sign up for the tour, please let me know which place you would like to visit.
- If you are not comfortable with walking a lot, please let me know when you sign up for the tour.
- Make sure to have enough cash with you. At many places, they don't accept credit cards.
- Make sure to wear socks. You will take off your shoes at historic houses.
- If the weather is too bad to walk around the gardens, I might suggest other plans.
Important message from the supplier
available from 9 AM to 1PM
only in Kanazawa (not in Shirakawago or Takayama)
only small groups (2~5 people)
reservations open 3 months in advance
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 2020
About Tour Guide Sachi K.
Hello, I’m Sachi. I became a national licensed tour guide in English, Spanish and French after studying in Australia and teaching English at language schools. I enjoy making handicrafts, cooking and traveling to other cities in Japan.
Kanazawa has a lot of fascinating things such as art, historic sights and good food. I’ll help you find the best way to enjoy your stay in Kanazawa. Let’s try out something new to make your trip unforgettable! I hope to see you soon!
Reviews
“Perfect day in Kanazawa!”
Sachi took us on an amazing tour of beautiful Kanazawa. We thoroughly enjoyed everything we did. We ate in a fabulous small family owned restaurant and the food was a masterpiece! We rode the bus and walked everywhere. We were blown away by the sheer beauty of Kenroken gardens. Then Sachi arranged for us to participate in a tea ceremony in the geisha district. The whole day was truly memorable. Sachi is a fantastic guide, very diligent and enthusiastic. If you are lucky enough to visit Kanazawa, spend the day with Sachi! Thank you!
Sachi K.
Hi Jan, thank you so much for your kind words! It was a memorable day for me, too. I am really happy to know that you liked the gardens, lunch and the tea ceremony. I hope you enjoyed the rest of your cruise trip.
“Wonderful Tour of Kanazawa”
We had a great tour of Kanazawa with Sachi! Sachi was enthusiastic and easy to communicate with. She was very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. I would highly recommend booking a tour with Sachi, you won't be disappointed!
Sachi K.
Hi Anne, thank you for taking the time to write a nice review. You are really kind, and I enjoyed talking with you. I hope you had a great time with your daughter in Osaka and Kumamoto. I am looking forward to seeing you again in your next trip to Japan with your family.
“Best of Kanazawa”
Had a wonderful day with Sachi touring Kanazawa - on our very first trip to Japan! Visited several historical areas - ending at Kanazawa Castle and the amazing Kenrokuen Garden. Following the tour, we enjoyed a nice Japanese lunch and conversation with Sachi. She is very knowledgeable and friendly. We enjoyed meeting and spending the day with Sachi.
Sachi K.
Hi Bill, thank you for taking the time to write a nice review. I had a wonderful time talking with you, and I am really happy to know that you enjoyed your very first trip to Japan. I am glad that you liked the lunch place, too. I hope you had a great time in Kyoto, Hiroshima and other cities as well.
$92/ per group
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