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【Private Car Tour】Kanazawa Must-See Places One Day Tour

Geisha street

Japanese ladies wearing yukata

Old streets along the rocer

Rickshaw

Gold leaf ice cream is a must thing for tourists!

Kenrokuen Garden in winter

Kenrokuen Garden in Winter at night

21st century museum

Toyota Crown

【Private Car Tour】Kanazawa Must-See Places One Day Tour

Highlights

Car Tour (driving guide)

Joined 2023

Yoji K.

5.00 / 5

(89 reviews)

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Kanazawa

Chinese (Simplified), English

7 hours

Private tour (only you and Yoji K.)

Up to 6 people

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!

09:00 AM

Meeting Point

Meet at your hotel

- I will meet you at hotel.

09:20 AM

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

10:30 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.

11:30 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. 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.

02:00 PM

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

What‘s included

- Guide fee for 7 hours

- Pickup and drop off at your hotel,

- Car and Car related cost such as gas, tolls and parking fees

Car type: Toyota Crown

A mini van will be prepared if you are more than 4 passnegers

- Entrance fee for Kenrokuen garden, Kanazawa castle and Samurai house.

What‘s not included

- Meals and Drinks

- Entrance fee except those mentioned above.

- Taxi

Tour Important Information

- The tour duration would be 7 hours.

- The tour will be conducted by car. you may need to walk around 5,000-10,000 steps (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

Yoji K.

5.00 / 5

(89 reviews)

Identity Verified

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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

Jann D.

5 / 5

May 17, 2026

Kanazawa Must-See Places One Day Tour - NO CASH NEEDED