Kanazawa Kenrokuen garden & Kanazawa castle park tour
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!
Meeting Point
Kanazawa station
- We will meet up right in front of Yutaro statue at the west exit, outside
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.
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.
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.
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.
Arriving at the Kanazawa castle park
We are entering the castle area through Ishikawamon gate, which was originally used as the back gate.
Hishiyagura turret
The turret is diamond-shaped, which is very unique.
Also, there is the longest building, and another turret nearby.
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.
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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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
*Admission fee for the Kenrokuen garden
*Public transportation fee for the bus
Tour Important Information
This tour involves more than 1 hour-walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.
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
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.
“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.
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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!
$129/ per group
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