Kanazawa -Loop Bus Tour
Joined 2017
This tour is the best for first-time travelers to Kanazawa.A one day pass (JPY 500) for city loop bus can cover MUST-SEE sites in the city.We start from and end at JR Kanazawa station, basically visiting 4 places such as Omicho Market, Nagamachi Samurai District, Kenroku-en Garden and Higashichaya-gai (Tea House Street ).
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
JR Kanazawa station
Nomura samurai house
Local specialties (sushi, sashimi, fish rice bowl, jibu-ni stew dish)
Kenroku-en Garden
It is one of the 3 celebrated gardens in Japan where you can appreciate 6 beautiful elements such as Spaciousness, Tranquility, Antiquity, Good Prospect, Water Course and Artificiality.
Shima Geisha House
Ending Point
JR Kanazawa station
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 only
Lunch(1000-1500 /adult), One-day pass (JPY500 /adult), Entrance fee of Kenroku-en Garden(JPY320/Adult), Entrance fee of Nomura-ke(JPY550/Adult), Entrance fee of Shima House(JPY500/Adult), Entrance fee of Myoryu-ji Temple(JPY1000/Adult), Transportation Allowance for guide (accepted by cash when meet up) *Regarding entrance fee, child fare may be applied in some locations. Contact me for more details
Tour Important Information
- Regarding meals, please let me know if you are allegic to some food.
- Your destinations can be switched to other places as long as they are covered by the loop bus.
ex. Omicho Market > 21st cent. Museum, the tea house street > Myoru-ji Temple (Ninja Temple)
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 2017
About Tour Guide Yuichi W.
Hello, I'm Yuichi, an English tour guide in Hokuriku region.
If you are thinking about traveling to historical places
such as Kanazawa, Shirakawa-go and Takayama, I am willing to offer a tour.
I can bring you to those popular destinations
from my base, Toyama city.
These are the examples of my tour:
Kanazawa - Shirakawago - Takayama
Takaoka - Gokayama - Shirakawago - Takayama
Toyama - Tateyama Kurobe Alipne Route - Omachi (Nagano Pref.)
During the tour I like to provide simple explanations about Japanese history,
and small tips for using the Japanese language on your request.
My interests are food, cooking, sake and wine
as well as Japanese novels and movies.
It would be possible to add those tastes to our tour
including a visit to local wineries, movie scenes, etc...
Finally, I will do my best to give you a pleasant stay.
Looking forward to seeing you in Hokuriku!
Reviews
“Great service!”
Yuichi-san is an amazing and experienced tour guide! Our trip with him was unforgettable, and he was very accommodating. He was always open for discussion and did his best to meet our needs. Thanks a lot, Yuichi-san!
Yuichi W.
Hello Laura san, thank you so much for your warmest comment on my service! I also enjoyed the tour with you a lot. Now I'm inventing other wonderful tours in Kanazawa, Takayama and many fascinating places in Toyama prefecture. Please ask me anytime you need my assistance.
“Amazing all Day tour!”
Yuichi was the best tour guide we have had on our cruise thus far! He communicated quickly and tailored our itinerary exactly to meet our needs. He provided multiple options to ensure we had the most beautiful and amazing day! He is very knowledgeable and makes sure to maximize your tour! Thank you Yuichi - We loved our day with you!
Yuichi W.
Hi Aimee, Thank you so much for your warmest review. I’m so delighted that you were mostly satisfied with my tour. I also enjoyed traveling with such a nice pair of mother and daughter like you! I really hope you will enjoy your Journey onwards!
Leah S.
Tailored Tour to Takayama / Shirakawago & Gokayama
“World Heritage Site Tour in Shirakawago & Gokayama”
Yuichi was our guide for the day. He managed our tour to all 3 villages very well. We had a great time. Thank you Yuichi, we would not be able to enjoy the visit without you.
Yuichi W.
Hi Leah, so nice to hear from you again. I also would like to thank you for your warmest interest in my story at each sightseeing spot. If you have another chance to come to Kanazawa and Toyama, please do not hesitate to contact me again!
$256/ per group
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Tailored Tour to Takayama / Shirakawago & Gokayama
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