Joined 2023
Haru G.
Available Areas
Kanazawa (Living)
Languages
English
Response Time
7 hours on average
Availability Updated
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About Tour Guide Haru G.
Thank you for considering me as your guide! I am excited to become not just your guide, but your friend as we explore Kanazawa together—a city where rich cultural traditions seamlessly blend with modern vibrancy.
Being a native of Ishikawa Prefecture, with Kanazawa as its heart, I have a deep connection to this place. Though I spent several years living in New York, I’ve always carried the spirit of Japan with me. Upon returning to Japan, I immersed myself in the travel industry, gaining over a decade of experience and obtaining my guiding license in 2017 while working for successful inbound travel agencies.
My time abroad has given me a profound appreciation for Japan’s uniqueness, and my passion for sharing its beauty and culture with travelers has only grown stronger. Now, I am eager to share that enthusiasm with you as we explore Japan together, uncovering hidden gems and experiencing its timeless charm.
Tours
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
Categories
Best of Kanazawa - Half Day
Best of Kanazawa - Half Day
Best of Kanazawa - Full Day
Best of Kanazawa - Full Day
Evening Food Tour in Kanazawa
Evening Food Tour in Kanazawa
A Day Trip to Shirakawago
A Day Trip to Shirakawago
Off the beaten path in Kanazawa
Off the beaten path in Kanazawa
Reviews
Felix R.
“100% Recommendation”
Haru was welcoming, friendly and guided us very well throughout the whole day. She was very considerate (f.e. pointing out nearby restrooms, where to shop souvenirs) and made sure to fulfill our request to have crab meat for lunch at Omicho Market and even gave us recommendations for suhsi dinner options (It was very delicous!). Haru spoke english very well, the day was planned good and she was spontaneous, when needed. We saw everything we wanted within this 7 hour walking tour of Kanazawa. Thank you Haru for your tour and wishing you all the best!
Haru G.
Thank you for your kind feedback, Felix! I enjoyed the tour with you. I hope you went back home safely and will come back to Japan in the future. Arigato Gozaimasu!!
Diane K.
“Wonderful day with Haru”
We had a fabulous day touring the Kanazawa area with Haru. She was very organized and made prior reservations for us to do activities that we really enjoyed. She is extremely sweet and has an excellent command of the English language. Haru went out of her way to make certain that we enjoyed our day. We very highly recommend her for your tour.
Haru G.
Thank you so much for your feedback, Diane! I am happy to hear that you enjoyed the day and I did too. I look forward to seeing you again when you come back for another trip!
Hans L.
“A kind and attentive guide who made us feel welcome”
We spent one and a half days touring Kanazawa with Haru and truly appreciated her punctuality and sense of responsibility. When we arrived at our ryokan on the first day, she was already there waiting for us, which made us feel very welcomed and well taken care of. Haru was knowledgeable about the main sights, and she made sure we were comfortable throughout the tour. Overall, it was a pleasant and enriching experience. We’re grateful both to Haru and to GoWithGuide for making this connection possible.
Haru G.
Thank you so much, Hans for your kind words. I enjoyed spending showing around Kanazawa to you and your wife. I hope you will come back to see other parts of the region in the future. Arigato gozaimasu!
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