【Private Car Tour】Kanazawa Must-See Places One Day Tour
Joined 2023
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 would like 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.
See you soon in Kanazawa!
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Meet at your hotel
- I will meet you at hotel.
Higashi Chaya Tea Street (Geisha 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
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.
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.
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. It would be great if you tell me "Casual and fast lunch", "Sushi/Seafood" or "Best experience in Kanazawa even though it costs 50-100USD" I would like to know what you are looking for and what budget you have.
The guide fee excludes lunch fee for both participants and the guide.
Nagamachi Bukeyashiki / 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.
Ending Point
At your hotel
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
The guide fee for 7 hours, pickup and drop off at your hotel, a private car with driver who is the guide, gas fee, highway tolls, and parking fees.
Car type: Toyota Crown
Lunch for participants and the guide
Entrance fee for participants and the guide
If more than 4 participants, car will be mini van. The price of car will be changed. Please feel ask the guide the price.
Entrance fee
Kenrokuen 320yen per person*
Nomura house: 550yen per person
*Kenrokuen; above 65 years old is free entrance
if you show your ID at the counter.
Taxi fee on average is 1,200yen per ride
Tour Important Information
- The tour duration would be 7 hours.
- We move by car but you may need to walk around 4-5km (kenrokuen, Kanazawa castle, nagamachi and Higashi tea street)
- Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions.
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 2023
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
Sue C.
“Excellent Tour Guide”
We had the best day with Yoji! We were a group of four including my 87year old mum in a wheelcheer - Yoji could not do more for us - including pushing the wheelchair - so definitely went above and beyond. It was super hot on the day and he was so understanding about our need to find airconditioning regularly. Aside of that - we had an excellent day seeing the sites. Highlights were the fish market and the local restaurant that he took us to. Thanks Yoji you were the best!!
Yoji K.
Thank you for such a great review and comment on my tour and me. I had a great time with you chatting and walking in the tour. I’m glad to hear that you had a wonderful time in Kanazawa. It was my pleasure to meet you and your family. Thank you again! Yoji
Renee M.
“Yoji is EXACTLY what you want in a guide- A SUPERIOR experience”
We didn't know what to expect from Kanazawa and Yoji did a superb job of understanding what we wanted in a tour and tailoring our day to layer experiences that made us absolutely fall in love with Kanazawa. He is deeply knowledgeable, well planned, flexible and a joy to spend time with. I couldn't be more grateful that we chose Yoji as our guide. Thank you Yoji!
Yoji K.
Thank you very much for such a great review and photos you shared. It was like yesterday. I had a wonderful time walking and chatting with both of you. When we met at the hotel, I didn’t feel we met for the first time. Let’s s stay in touch and see you again! Yoji
Michele M.
“Personalized and Unforgettable day trip from Tokyo”
We had a fantastic day trip to Kanazawa from Tokyo with Yoji. He tailored the tour to fit the time we had there. He picked us up by car, which made getting around Kanazawa so much easier given the limited time we had. Yoji speaks fluent English, which made communication easy, and his laid-back personality made the experience relaxing and thoroughly enjoyable. He was incredibly accommodating—my husband wanted to photograph the backstreets, and Yoji took us to some amazing hidden spots. He even went out of his way to spend extra time with us and helped us rebook our Shinkansen tickets back to Tokyo. Kanazawa is well worth the trip, and I highly recommend it to anyone visiting Japan. We did several private day tours during our stay, and our tour with Yoji was one of our favorites. If we’d had more time in Japan, we would have loved to book another tour with him to explore the surrounding areas that are only accessible by car. Side note: If you have the time, stop by the quaint shaved ice shop Yeti—the shaved ice was absolutely delicious! Thank you, Yoji!
Yoji K.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a wonderful comment for my review. I actually had a great time too and found myself wishing we had one more day together. Out of all the cities you could have chosen for your limited travel time, I’m truly grateful you picked Kanazawa—and that you chose me as your guide. The shaved ice shop was a great find! I’d love to try it myself next time, and with the weather getting warmer, I’m definitely planning to take more guests there. I hope this trip becomes a lasting and memorable experience for you. Again, thank you very much for giving me such a great time with you. Best regards, Yoji
$488/ per group
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