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Kanazawa Private Tour - Geisha street at night
Geisha street at night
Kanazawa Private Tour - Geisha street at night
Geisha street at night
Kanazawa Private Tour - Asano River
Asano River
Kanazawa Private Tour - Geisha show
Geisha show
Kanazawa Private Tour - Kenrokuen garden
Kenrokuen garden
Kanazawa Private Tour - 21st century museum
21st century museum
Kanazawa Private Tour - Waling Geisha in tea street
Waling Geisha in tea street
Kanazawa Private Tour - Kenrokuen Garden Illumination in Winter
Kenrokuen Garden Illumination in Winter
Kanazawa Private Tour - Kenrokuen Garden in Winter
Kenrokuen Garden in Winter
Kanazawa Private Tour - Handmade ball called Kaga Temari
Handmade ball called Kaga Temari
Kanazawa Private Tour - Cozy street in Kanazawa
Cozy street in Kanazawa
Kanazawa Private Tour - Cherry blossoms in Kanazawa April 2024
Cherry blossoms in Kanazawa April 2024
Kanazawa Private Tour - old street along the river
old street along the river
Kanazawa Private Tour - Praying at shrine
Praying at shrine
Kanazawa Private Tour - Cherry blossoms in Kanazawa April 2024
Cherry blossoms in Kanazawa April 2024
Kanazawa Private Tour - Cherry blossoms in Kanazawa April 2024
Cherry blossoms in Kanazawa April 2024
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Kanazawa Private Tour -
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Kanazawa Must-See Places One Day Tour

Highlights
Kanazawa Tour Guide - Yoji K.

Joined 2023

Yoji K.
5.00 / 5
(73 reviews)
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GoWithGuideFind your perfect tour guide at GoWithGuide. Relax and cherish unforgettable tours with loved ones. Create personalized tours for a truly memorable trip!Private tour (only you and Yoji K.)
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I am originally from Kanazawa and I would like to tailor your Kanazawa tour only for you. Kanazawa is different from cosmopolitan cities like Tokyo and Osaka, but you can see well preserved Japanese culture and history. Please feel free to contact me what you want to visit and see. I will make an itenerary based on your request. Here is my propsosed itinerary but I am very flexible on it.

Itinerary

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

09:00 AM

Meeting Point

At your hotel or JR Kanazawa station

09:20 AM

Omicho Market

10:20 AM

Kenrokuen Garden

Kenrokuen in Kanazawa is justifiably classified as one of Japan's "three most beautiful landscape gardens" alongside Mito's Kairakuen and Okayama's Korakuen. The spacious grounds used to be the outer garden of Kanazawa Castle and were constructed by the ruling Maeda family over a period of nearly two centuries. Opened to the public in 1871, Kenrokuen features a variety of flowering trees which provide the garden with a different look for each season.

11:20 AM

Kanazawa Castle Park

Kanazawa Castle was the residence of the Maeda clan, feudal rulers of the Kaga Domain (modern-day southern Ishikawa Prefecture). The first clan lord, Maeda Toshiie, entered the fortifications in 1583 and began rebuilding an impressive castle there. Kanazawa Castle had a large keep, multiple turrets and a palace, but the structures were destroyed by fires in 1602, 1631, and 1759. The oldest surviving structure is Kanazawa Castle Park’s symbolic Ishikawa-mon, built in 1788. the Hishi Yagura, Gojukken Nagaya, and the Hashizume-mon Tsuzuki Yagura have been faithfully reproduced based on old drawings and documents, making it an ideal location to experience a Japanese castle.

12:30 PM

Lunch break

Please let me know if you have any food allergies, dietary restrictions, and preferences with your budget. Teppanyaki, Udon, Ramen, Curry rice, highend Omakase and so on.

02:00 PM

Nagamachi Samurai District & Nomura house

Nagamachi was a samurai district located at the foot of the former Kanazawa Castle, where samurai and their families used to reside. The area preserves a historic atmosphere with its remaining residences, earthen walls, private entrance gates, narrow lanes and water canals.

One of the main attractions of the district is the centrally located Nomura-ke, a restored samurai residence displaying the lifestyle and artifacts of the era when samurai were prosperous.

03:30 PM

Higashi Tea House Street

A chaya (lit. teahouse) is an exclusive type of restaurant where guests are entertained by geisha who perform song and dance. During the Edo Period (1603 - 1868), chaya were found in designated entertainment districts, usually just outside the city limits. You may want tp try a gold leaf workshops at a gallery for a hands-on experience

Ending Point

At your hotel or JR Kanazawa station

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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

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What‘s included

Guide fee up to 8 participants,

¥2,000 for transportations for guide(including round trip fare from home to your hotel)

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What‘s not included

Costs for foods & drink (around 2,000 yen per person) for you and guide, entrance fee for you and the guide.

-Kenrokuen 320yen per person, free for above 65 years old with ID.

-Nomura House 550yen per person. No entrance fee for the guide.


Transportation for participants (around 800 yen per person)

Please note that above costs are needed on the day of the tour.

Tour Important Information

We mainly use public bus and our own feet. However, if you prefer taking a taxi or renting a car with professional driver, please feel free to ask.


If you have food restrictions or allergies, please feel free to tell me.


Walking distance per tour.

Walking only: 10-12km walk

Walking and bus 7-8km walk

Walking and taxi 5-6km walk

Cancellation Policy

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Kanazawa Tour Guide - Yoji K.

Joined 2023

Yoji K.
5.00 / 5
(73 reviews)
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About Tour Guide Yoji K.


Hello,

I'm Yoji, based in Kanazawa.

I spent my formative years in Kanazawa and pursued my master's degree in the United States. Having lived in Washington D.C. and California for six years, I then resided and worked in China and various Southeast Asian countries. My passion lies in exploring new destinations and connecting with people worldwide. Now, it's my turn to extend the same hospitality I've received to you. I specialize in crafting personalized tours tailored to your interests and preferences. If you're a food enthusiast, you've come to the right place. For those seeking to delve into Japan's rich history and culture, I highly recommend joining my full-day tour in Kanazawa. Additionally, I offer tours to Shirakawago and Takayama. Let's embark on an unforgettable journey together.

Reviews

Yoji is an excellent guide!

Yoji was excellent —super friendly, thoughtful, and incredibly knowledgeable! He took us to all the best sites in Kanazawa and gave us additional info to bring everything to life. When we finished early he helped us do our laundry and explore our neighborhood a bit. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience. I highly recommend a tour with Yoji if you’re visiting Kanazawa!

Brandan Z.

Yoji K.

Thank you for such a great review and comment! I had a wonderful time today with you. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and information too! The weather was perfect today. I hope you enjoy the rest of your journey in Kyoto! Take good care! Yoji

A fantastic tour of Kanazawa's highlights

We had a great time with Yoji! He was engaging, knowledgable, and super accommodating. We only had a short time in Kanazawa, and he helped us make the most of it with an efficient plan that didn't feel rushed. Our entire family enjoyed our time together. The conversations we had with Yoji were as interesting as the sights. Highly recommended!

Eran H.

Yoji K.

Thank you for such a great review. I hope you enjoyed your stay in Kanazawa yesterday and will enjoy the rest of your stay in Japan. Have a wonderful trip!!

An amazing day in Toyama

Yoji was the absolute best guide. My sister and I had a fabulous day with him. He is very well educated in the United States so has an excellent mastery of the English language. He was also extremely flexible when we mentioned things we wanted to do and planned the perfect day for us according to our interests. He suggested some excellent stops to see beautiful wood carving we had not thought to see and found a great place for us to have a fabulous Japanese lunch. We enjoyed talking with Yogi about his beautiful young family and his life in Japan. I just wish we had more days that we could have spent with him.

Diane K.

Yoji K.

Thank you very much for such a wonderful review and comment on the tour yesterday. I had a great time chatting and walking with both of you. Tulip museum was more than great^^ I will take my future guests to the museum for sure. Have a wonderful time in Kanazawa today and in the rest of your journey. Again, it was great meeting you!

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$426/ per group

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