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The Best Gastronomy & Culture Tour in Kanazawa: Sushi, Seafoods, and Omakase

Food & Drink
Kanazawa Tour Guide - Yoji K.

Joined 2023

Yoji K.
5.00 / 5
(77 reviews)
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Kanazawa
Chinese (Simplified), English
8 hours
Private tour (only you and Yoji K.)
Up to 6 people

This tour is designed for clients to indulge in the rich food culture of Kanazawa, savoring its fresh ingredients and seafood. I will handle lunch and dinner reservations, ensuring a delightful gastronomic journey for you. Just as one wouldn't leave Paris without enjoying its art, departing Kanazawa without savoring its gastronomy would be a missed opportunity. I'll tailor the tour to your preferences, so let me suggest the perfect itinerary for you.

Itinerary

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

10:00 AM

Meeting Point

Meet at your hotel

- Please let me know your hotel information or where you would like to meet. Do not eat a big breakfast at your hotel, please!

10:30 AM

Cultural Walking Tour

I would tailor the tour based on your request among the following destinations.

Destinations: Kenrokuen garden, Kanazawa castle park, Samurai residential area and Nomura house, and Higashi Chaya.

12:00 PM

Sushi for Lunch

I will book the restaurant based on your request. If you don't have allergies and alow me to take care of it, I would book Sushi restaurant for lunch and Omakase for dinner

01:30 PM

Walking Cultural Tour

We would go to a few destinations among Kenrokuen, Kanazawa castle park, Samurai residential area and Nomura house, Higashi chaya(Geisha street), a nd Sake brewery visit.

Ending Point

18:00 Dinner

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, pickup and drop off at your hotel or the station, reservation for your restaurant for lunch and dinner.

What‘s not included

- Lunch (30-50USD per person) for both guide and participants

- Dinner (100-200USD per person) for participants. (the guide can take you to the restaurant but not necesary for the guide to join. If you prefer a private dinner, the guide will go home and the tour will end at the restaurant. If you are welcoming to the guide to join the dinner, please feel free to ask the guide.

- Participant's entrance fee for any tourist facilities such as Nomura house, Kenrokuen, and so on.

Nomura house: 550yen per person

Kenrokuen: 320yen per person

Tour Important Information

-Lunch would cost around 30-50USD per person. Dinner would be 100-200USD per person depending on which restaurant and how much you order drinks. This guide fee INCLUDES guide fee, pickup and drop off. The fee EXCLUDES lunch and dinner fee. You pay by yourself when you go to the restaurant.

-This tour will last approximately 7-8 hours.

-I will handle reservations for lunch and dinner. Whether the guide joins you for meals is up to your discretion. If not, please inform me in advance. For lunch together or dinner alone, please let us know beforehand.

-Sightseeing will take place outside of lunch and dinner times. Please let me know in advance whether you would like to include a visit to a sake brewery.

-We plan to visit tourist spots such as Kenrokuen Garden and samurai residences, but please inform us beforehand if you have any preferences.

- Please let me know if you have food allergies or food 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
Kanazawa Tour Guide - Yoji K.

Joined 2023

Yoji K.
5.00 / 5
(77 reviews)
Identity Verified
Interview-Based Quality Checks

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

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!

Renee M.

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

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!

Michele M.

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

Awesome Guide!

Having Yoji as our guide in Kanazawa was the best decision we made on this trip! My family and I was a group of 6 and were fortunate enough to have Yoji show us around the city. He was so accommodating, patient, caring, and informative. Originally the tour was a walking tour but we requested a private car and Yoji made it happen. We were able to fit in all the destinations we wanted to see and although it was a packed day, we did not feel rushed at all. Coming into Kanazawa, we did not have have much expectations and Yoji made this trip memorable. He walked with us to each site, gave us the history and info about each place, but also never once rushed us. He ate with us, he made reservations for dinner for us, gave us recommendations, I can go on and on. He understood what my family liked and did his best to accommodate us. He even found a local sushi restaurant to accommodate our group because we wanted a sit-down place to eat. At the market, we tried the fresh scallops -- it was soooooo delicious. He even bought us some fried puffer fish to try and paid it out of his own pocket. These were items we would have never tried had it not been for his suggestion. My 5 star review is just another of the same because how can anyone give him anything less? He is simply the best. Yoji, thank you so much for taking the time to show my family and I around your city. Thank you also for your kindness in helping us around the train station! We wish you and your family the best in your next endeavors!

Debbie C.

Yoji K.

Debbie san, Thank you so much for such a kind and heartfelt review. It truly means a lot to me. I had a wonderful time as well and genuinely enjoyed every moment we shared. First of all, thank you for taking the time to visit Kanazawa, and for choosing me as your guide. Just reading your comments fills me with gratitude and reminds me how rewarding this job can be. If the tour became even a small part of your memorable experience, that makes me incredibly happy. Thank you again for giving me such a precious opportunity. Kind regards, Yoji

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