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【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
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
“We had the best day with Yoji!”
Yoji was great at adapting to our interests all the way from planning the day's itinerary and all throughout the day to helping us make dinner reservations and even tweaks to our next day's plans (he nailed it). He was engaging and a joy to be around to make the absolute most of our limited time in Kanazawa. Despite the rain, he kept us moving without feeling rushed and we thoroughly enjoyed spending the day with him.
Yoji K.
(47 reviews)Thank you very much for such a nice comment and review, and also sharing nice photo!! I had a wonderful time with all of you. I hope you enjoyed the day with me and did enjoy the next day! The photo reminded me of such a nice day and made me smile!! Have a safe trip back to NZ!!
Gladys T.
【PRIVATE CAR TOUR】World Heritage GOKAYAMA/SHIRAKAWAGO Tour from Kanazawa
“Wonderful tour w Yoji as Guide n driver”
We spent 4 wonderful days with Yoji going from Kanazawa to Shirakawago, then Takayama, Obuse (a chestnut town), then Jigokudani to see the snow monkeys and finally, Karuizawa. Yoji was attentive to our needs, quick to respond to our requests, provided instructions for us to walk ahead if he had to park the car n then quickly catch up w us. We maintained communications via WhatsApp so he can find us easily. We all felt a genuine caring attitude from Yoji n completely trust him. Yoji drove thru many windy roads n he handled all the curves expertly. None of us were car sick at all! Yoji research ahead of time the stops n lunch restaurants for the next day n advise us with the latest conditions n recommendations. We had many excellent meals based on Yoji’s recommendations! The tour went smoothly n we really enjoyed our time w Yoji. I highly recommend contacting Yoji if you are going to Kanazawa n Shirakawa / Takayama areas.
Yoji K.
(47 reviews)Thank you for sharing such nice photos!! Yoji
“Wonderful tour”
We spent 4 wonderful days with Yoji going from Kanazawa to Shirakawago, then Takayama, Obuse (a chestnut town), then Jigokudani to see the snow monkeys and finally, Karuizawa. Yoji was attentive to our needs, quick to respond to our requests. In Kanazawa, we went to the castle, the gardens, the geisha district, the samurai house and tasted gold leaf ice cream and some excellent coffee! Yoji gave us recommendations for dinner and I probably had the best meal this trip at Bakusa Kanazawa! We highly recommend Yoji as your guide if you plan to go to Kanazawa, Shirakawa n Takayama regions!
Yoji K.
(47 reviews)Thank you for leaving such a heartwarming comment. I feel truly grateful to have spent four wonderful days with your family. Even as your guide, I found myself enjoying every moment and wishing the journey could continue into a fifth or sixth day. Visiting some places for the first time made this a meaningful experience for me too. The photos you posted reminded me of how much fun we had and brought a smile to my face. I hope our paths cross again, either in America or Japan. Thank you for allowing me to guide you during this special time. Best regards, Yoji
$434/ per group
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