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Kanazawa Kenrokuen garden & Kanazawa castle park tour

Meeting, Yutaro statue, in front of the west exit

Kasumigaike pond

Observatory

Neagari pine tree

Meiji monument

Hisagoike pond

Statue of Maeda feudal lord

Sannomaru park

Hishiyagura turret

Ruins of Ushitorayagura turret

Sanjikken nagaya storehouse

Kanazawa Kenrokuen garden & Kanazawa castle park tour

Art, Culture, & Historical

Joined 2025

Yuta W.

5.00 / 5

(1 reviews)

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Kanazawa

English

3 hours

Private tour (only you and Yuta W.)

Up to 4 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

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

*Admission fee for the Kenrokuen garden

What‘s not included

*Public transportation fee for the bus

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

Joined 2025

Yuta W.

5.00 / 5

(1 reviews)

Identity Verified

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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

Henrik S.

5 / 5

Oct 15, 2025

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Toyama

2 days

Customized

“Tateyama Alpine Route”

We had a really good tour arranged by Yuta. We had some practical challenges in connection with our trip along the Tateyama Alpine route. Yuta helped us arrange the tour so it was a really good experience. During the trip, Yuta told us many interesting things about Japan, including about daily life and Japanese culture. We thank you for an exciting and well-arranged tour.

Yuta W.

Thank you for your review. Meeting everyone of your group was super friendly and kind. The time to spend together made me so happy. I was also glad you asked me the Japanese culture. I sincerely hope you come back to Japan in the future!