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Kanazawa's beautiful Gardens in 4 hours

Highlights
Kanazawa Tour Guide - Lucy F.

Joined 2023

Lucy F.
5.00 / 5
(5 reviews)
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Kanazawa is a beautiful city, well situated between the Japanese Alps and the sea of Japan. There is much to discover in Kanazawa but especially the gardens are just wonderful. Because it was one of the 5 most important cities during feudal times, Kanazawa had a real "Arts and crafts blossom" during the Edo-period. This rich heritage remained preserved until today. This tour goes off the beaten path to show you some of the most gorgeous gardens in Kanazawa.

Itinerary

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

09:00 AM

Meeting Point

your Hotel or anywhere in the city center

09:00 AM

At your Hotel or anywhere in the city center

meet Lucy

09:30 AM

D.T.Suzuki museum and Shofukaku garden

This almost secret little garden is actually older than Kenroku-en and offers a perfect start in the day.

09:50 AM

Kanazawa Shrine

Kanazawa Shrine is a small but charming Shrine hosting a deity of scholarship making it popular among students.

10:10 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, each day of the year!

11:00 AM

Castle Park

Kanazawa Castle Park is also called the green heart of the city. The castle was home to the Maeda family who ruled over the Kaga area during the Edo period.

11:20 AM

Gyokusen Inmaru Garden

Gyokuseninmaru Garden is a charming traditional-style Landscape garden.

11:40 AM

Oyama Shrine Garden

The beautiful garden is also called "Music instrument garden".

12:00 PM

Nomura House

The Nomura Residence's wonderful private garden awarded 2 stars in the Michelin green Guide.

01:00 PM

Anywhere in the city center

our tour ends here

Ending Point

your Hotel or anywhere in the city center

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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

hotel pick up

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What‘s not included

transportation fee if needed

(single bus tickets or day pass 800 yen)

entrance fees

Personal expenses

Tour Important Information

This is a walking tour, we will only use public transportation from and to your hotel, if needed.

Kanazawa is also pretty under the rain. Please don't forget an umbrella in case of bad weather.

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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 Guide - Lucy F.

Joined 2023

Lucy F.
5.00 / 5
(5 reviews)
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About Tour Guide Lucy F.

Hi, everyone! I'm Lucy, and I'm happy to share a bit about myself with you. Originally from the south of France, my career in fashion and costume design took me across both France and Germany. However, in 2019, my husband’s career brought us to the enchanting city of Kanazawa, and it didn’t take long for this beautiful place to capture my heart.


Over time, Kanazawa has become much more than my adopted home—it’s a city I’ve come to truly adore. Becoming a tour guide here has been a deeply fulfilling journey, giving me the chance to meet incredible people from all over the world and share the rich culture, history, and hidden treasures of this incredible city.


When I’m not guiding tours, I enjoy exploring Kanazawa’s lesser-known gems, delving into pottery and crafts, or hiking through the stunning natural landscapes nearby.


My goal is not just to guide you through Kanazawa, but to create a meaningful connection and share the beauty and inspiration I’ve found in this special place. I can’t wait to explore it with you!

Reviews

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Vivien B.

5 / 5
Oct 23, 2024

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Kanazawa
3 hours

Interesting tour

We very much enjoyed having Lucy as our guide. Lucy is very knowledgable and gave us an excellent overview of Kanazawa. We would highly recommend a tour with her.

Vivien B.

Lucy F.

Thank you very much for your great review and kind words. It was a pleasure to show you around Kanazawa. Safe travels, enjoy the rest of your trip and all the best to you two

A wonderful day in Kanazawa with Lucy

We were a group of 8 adults all 60+ who all thoroughly enjoyed our day with Lucy as our guide. The Kenrokuen gardens are a must see. The Ainokura site was also a highlight. Lucy was flexible with any change we needed to make and very informative as our guide. She connected well with everyone and made it a special day for us all.

Barbara A.

Lucy F.

Dear Barbara and friends, thank you for your kind review. It was a pleasure to show you Kanazawa’s beautiful gardens and the charming Ainokura village. I wish you the best cruising around Japan and hope to meet again one day, in Kanazawa or Australia.

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.

Lucy F.

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

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