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Sanjikken nagaya storehouse

Kanazawa Kenrokuen garden & Kanazawa castle park tour

Art, Culture, & Historical
Kanazawa Tour Guide - Yuta W.

Joined 2025

Yuta W.
5.00 / 5
(4 reviews)
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Kanazawa
English
3 hours
Private tour (only you and Yuta W.)
Up to 2 people

Kenrokuen garden and Kanazawa castle park are really popular places for tourists in Kanazawa area, Hokuriku region. Both places have lots of attractions, so I think guests should enjoy taking enough time to go around there.

I have seen many cases that tourists go around both places without enough time, so I made this see around with enough time.

Each spots have meanings, so I will guide you about the meanings as best I can.

Itinerary

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

09:00 AM

Meeting Point

Kanazawa station

- We will meet up right in front of Yutaro statue at the west exit of Kanazawa station, outside

09:10 AM

Taking the public bus

Public buses are convenience.

It costs 200 to 250 yen for one-way.

Guests could use the Suica card or the contactless credit card, or cash depending on bus types.

09:40 AM

Arriving at the Kenrokuen garden

We will arrive at the place close to the garden and walk up the slope to the garden. It takes about 5 minites.

10:10 AM

The Kasumigaike pond in the garden

Kasumigaike pond is the largest pond in the garden.

There are some attractions and the observation deck. One of attractions is the famous lantern named Kotoji toro lantern. Guests can see great sceneries from each angle.

10:40 AM

Hisagoike pond in the garden

Around the pond, there are a waterfall and oldest building in the garden, or so on. Guests can appreciate the elegant atmosphere.

11:00 AM

Arriving at the Kanazawa castle park

We are entering the castle area through Ishikawamon gate, which was originally used as the back gate.

11:20 AM

Hishiyagura turret

The turret is diamond-shaped, which is very unique.

Also, there is the longest building, and another turret nearby.

11:40 AM

The ruins of Ushitorayagura turret

The site remains as an observation deck. Guests can look over the Kenrokuen garden from the higher place than the garden.

11:50 AM

Ninomaru Park

We end the tour in the park.

I will show guests the place we are and show guests the next destination guests want to go like other sites in Kanazawa city.

Ending Point

Ninomaru park

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

*Guide fee

What‘s not included

*Public transportation fee for the bus

*Admission fee for the Kenrokuen garden

Tour Important Information

*This tour involves more than 1 hour-walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.

*The end place is set in the Kanazawa castle park. I can change the end point, so let me know.

Important message from the supplier

Please contact me for a customized tour 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
Kanazawa Tour Guide - Yuta W.

Joined 2025

Yuta W.
5.00 / 5
(4 reviews)
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About Tour Guide Yuta W.

I live in Takaoka city in Toyama area, right next to Kanazawa area.

I know the Hokuriku region has lots of attractive points, so I live in here.

But these area are still developing area for sightseeing because it is a little difficult to see around by yourselves especially when you come for the first time.

Since I moved into this area, I've been working as a guide in this region.

So why don't you join my tour when you come to the Hokuriku region?

Reviews

Great trip with an amazing host

We had a blast with Yuta. He was perfectly on time and picked up us at the hotel. He knows the area very well, is a very polite and friendly young man. We learned a lot going around Shirakawa -Go and Gokayama and enjoyed our time with him very much. Thank you very much!

Dominik B.

Yuta W.

Thank you for joining the tour! Guests are very kind and interested in Japanese culture, so I also enjoyed with them. We visited Shirakawa-go first. I also wanted them to appreciate Gokayama, so we visited both Suganuma and Ainokura villages after Shirakawa-go. We communicated with locals and were able to had a good time. Please come back to Japan in the future! Arigato gozaimasita!

Flexible, scenic, off the beaten path

Yuta accommodated my last-minute request to drop by the traditional medicine shop before heading for the Great Buddha. We also managed to visit a brand new observation bridge for viewing Mt Tateyama before learning more about the history of copper casting in the historic district of Takaoka. The owners were kind enough to show us around their workshops and explain the process, so it was quite educational. The castle area with all the cherry blossoms and the coastline were both very beautiful. Recommended for folks who have specific interests or want a scenic and relaxing day away from the usual tourist hotspots. Personally, I would've appreciated more suggestions on available options and local attractions.

Sabrina Y.

Yuta W.

Thank you for joining the tour! We started Toyama station and went the Ikedaya Yasube pharmacy and experienced making medicine pills. On the way to Takaoka, we visited the brand new bridge "Kureha foot path", and we could see the scenery great view of Tateyama mountain range. It was the perfect day to go to the observatory. In Takaoka, we visited Takaoka great Buddha, cafe, Takaoka old castle park, Kanayamachi town, and Amaharashi coast. It was the best day for seeing cherry blossoms and Mt. Tateyama, so I chose those spots this time, but I wish I could have offered a few more options. I would like to make this clear. Thank you!

Cultural and immersive tours

First time for a day visit to Toyama. We were visiting from a cruse ship. Yuta and his driver Taka met us promptly at the meeting place. He had planned some interesting activities to learn about the real Japan. This included tours of places of worship, rituals and explanations. We went to see artisans at work making ceremonial bowls and kimonos. We were the only tourists there. It was a personal experience. Yuta’s English was exceptional. We talked about Japanese food and he even took us to the supermarket to buy ingredients. The vehicle was excellent and Yuta really goes out of his way to make the experience unique. Would recommend.

Liz F.

Yuta W.

I was really glad to meet you guys! I planned unique experience for you this time. That ceremonial bowls is called "Keisu" in Japanese. In the sewing class, they came to welcome you and wear Kimono for the presentation even not on the lesson day, voluntarily. They were very happy that you wore Kimono and you said it was tasty Match tea. Those seasonings from the supermarket would be nice for cooking after coming back to your county.We all really appreciate you came to Takaoka area! Please come back in the future!

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