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Kanazawa Kickstart Tour 3 hours

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You want to explore the city on your own but you'd like to get all crucial informations about the city, that's your tour!

During this Kickstart Tour, you will get precious informations to make the best of your stay in Kanazawa. Together we will visit some of the most representative attractions of the city while talking about its history and the traditional culture. According to you preferences, we will plan the best itinerary and learn how to navigate around the city.

Kanazawa Tour Guide - Lucy F.
Lucy F.
5.00 / 5
(3 reviews)
09:00 AM

Meeting Point

At your Hotel or anywhere in the city center

09:00 AM

At your Hotel or anywhere in the city center

Meet Lucy

09:20 AM

Omicho Market

Omicho Market (also called Kanazawa's kitchen) has been the largest fresh food market in Kanazawa since the Edo period (1603–1867). Its busy network of covered streets holds over 180 stalls and restaurants that sell fresh seafood, vegetables, fruit, and many other local products.

10:00 AM

Castle Park

Kanazawa Castle was home to the Maeda family (14 generations) who ruled over the Kaga area during the Edo period. It was built in 1580 but suffered many devastating fires. The castle was rebuilt using the traditional techniques of the time.

10:30 AM

Gyokusen Inmaru

Gyokusen inmaru Garden is a charming traditional-style Landscape garden. It was named after Gyokusenin, the wife of the second feudal Lord. Historically it was used as a private garden by the lords of the Kaga domain. Why not enjoy the splendid view with a cup of Matcha and the local sweets?

10:50 AM

Ishiura Shrine

We will pass by Ishiura Jinja, Kanazawa's oldest Shrine and one of the most popular. it is surrounded by more than 200 trees and has its own very cute mascot. We'll follow the red pathway of Torii gates uphill

11:00 AM

Kanazawa Shrine

Kanazawa Jinja is a small but charming Shrine hosting a deity of scholarship making it popular among students. Here we will learn how Kanazawa got its name and why not grab an Omikuji (written Oracle) in English?

11:10 AM

Kenrokuen

Kenrokuen is said to be one of the three most beautiful gardens in Japan. As a strolling-style landscape garden, it was created to entertain the important guests of the feudal lord residing across the bridge. Kenrokuen look always beautiful, whenever you visit it!

12:00 PM

Kenrokuen/Castle Park in the very center of Kanazawa

Our tour ends here, but by that time you will know how to spend a memorable time in Kanazawa and where to have a nice lunch

Ending Point

Kenrokuen/Castle Parc in the very center of Kanazawa

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Inclusions & Exclusions

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What‘s included

hotel pick-up

guide fee

unique tour

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What‘s not included

transportation fee (day-pass 800 Yen)

entrance fee Kenrokuen 320 Yen


Tour Important Information

All my tours are 100% customizable according to you wishes.

Important message from the guide

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Liability Disclaimer and Waiver:

Please read this document carefully before participating in the walking tour. By joining the tour, you acknowledge and agree to the terms outlined below:

1- Assumption of Risk:

I understand that participating in a walking tour involves certain inherent risks, including but not limited to accidents, injuries, or incidents that may arise from walking in urban or natural environments.

2- Health and Fitness:

I certify that I am physically capable of participating in the walking tour and that I have no medical conditions or physical limitations that would prevent me from safely taking part.

3- Responsibility for Personal Belongings:

I understand that I am responsible for my personal belongings during the walking tour and that the guide is not liable for any loss, theft, or damage to my personal property.

4- Release of Liability:

In consideration of being allowed to participate in the walking tour, I hereby release, waive, discharge, and covenant not to sue the guide from any and all liability, claims, demands, actions, or causes of action arising out of or related to any loss, damage, injury, or harm that may occur during or as a result of my participation in the walking tour, including but not limited to negligence or any other act or omission.

5- Severability:

If any provision of this waiver is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.


By participating in the walking tour, I acknowledge that I have carefully read and fully understand the terms of this Liability Disclaimer and Waiver, and I voluntarily agree to be bound by its terms and conditions.



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Kanazawa Tour Reviews

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Debra C.

5 / 5
Apr 19, 2024

Kanazawa’s hidden side in 4 hours

Kanazawa
4 hours

Excellent Kanazawa 101 tour

My husband and I had a wonderful time with Lucy this morning. Since she is from Europe, her tour is perfectly aligned with our (US) perspective and interests, and she speaks perfect English! Also she is super friendly and has a great knowledge of Kanazawa and Japanese history and culture. We learned so much from her while are not overwhelmed by too much information that could happen for a scholastic tour guide. So we highly recommend her if you are interested in Kanazawa 101 tour!

Debra C.

Thank you Debra for your kind review. It was a pleasure to spend the morning with you and your husband and I wish you a wonderful time in Kanazawa and Japan. All the best, Lucy

Wonderful day with an excellent guide

We did a full day tour in Kanawaza with our guide Lucy. We thoroughly enjoyed our day. Our guide was excellent and we had great fun with her. She really cared for our needs and took us around all the main sights. She gave us a real perspective of the city and its people. We definitely recommend her. Gowithguide is also a very good company to deal with.

Rita H.

Thank you so much Rita for your kind words

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Louise G.

5 / 5
Mar 20, 2024

Kanazawa's beautiful Gardens in 4 hours

Kanazawa
4 hours

Informative and relaxing tour

We really enjoyed this tour. Lucy was full of interesting facts and we really enjoyed talking with her. My mother had hurt her knee and Lucy paced the tour around us rather than the set itinerary. We really enjoyed our 1/2 day tour and would highly recommend Lucy.,

Louise G.

Thank you Louise for your kind words. I’m glad you enjoyed the visit as much as I did. It was a pleasure to spend time with you and your mother.

$162/ per group

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