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Kanazawa's beautiful Gardens in 4 hours
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.
Meeting Point
your Hotel or anywhere in the city center
At your Hotel or anywhere in the city center
meet Lucy
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.
Kanazawa Shrine
Kanazawa Shrine is a small but charming Shrine hosting a deity of scholarship making it popular among students.
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!
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.
Gyokusen Inmaru Garden
Gyokuseninmaru Garden is a charming traditional-style Landscape garden.
Oyama Shrine Garden
The beautiful garden is also called "Music instrument garden".
Nomura House
The Nomura Residence's wonderful private garden awarded 2 stars in the Michelin green Guide.
Anywhere in the city center
our tour ends here
Ending Point
your Hotel or anywhere in the city center
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Inclusions & Exclusions
guide fee
hotel pick up
transportation fee if needed
(single bus tickets or day pass 800 yen)
entrance fee Nomura house 550 Yen
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.
Important message from the guide
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.
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
Kanazawa Tour Reviews
“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!
Lucy F.
(3 reviews)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.
Lucy F.
(3 reviews)Thank you so much Rita for your kind words
“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.,
Lucy F.
(3 reviews)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.
