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Ishikawa Private Tour - Kanazawa Castle
Kanazawa Castle
Ishikawa Private Tour - Little Hike Discovery
Little Hike Discovery
Ishikawa Private Tour - Trying on Kaga Yuzen Kimonos
Trying on Kaga Yuzen Kimonos
Ishikawa Private Tour - Higashi Chaya by Night
Higashi Chaya by Night
Ishikawa Private Tour - Kenroku-en Garden
Kenroku-en Garden
Ishikawa Private Tour - Fun tiny 60's street in Night District
Fun tiny 60's street in Night District
Ishikawa Private Tour - Kazuemachi [Geisha district]
Kazuemachi [Geisha district]
Ishikawa Private Tour - Ninja Museum.
Ninja Museum.
Ishikawa Private Tour - Saigawa River in Winter
Saigawa River in Winter
Ishikawa Private Tour - Lunch at Teishoku-ya!
Lunch at Teishoku-ya!
Ishikawa Private Tour - Bamboo Forest Walk.
Bamboo Forest Walk.
Ishikawa Private Tour - Tōjimbō cliffs.
Tōjimbō cliffs.
Ishikawa Private Tour - Helping my father-in-law.
Helping my father-in-law.
Ishikawa Private Tour - Evening Walk Around the Castle
Evening Walk Around the Castle
Ishikawa Private Tour - Saigawa River.
Saigawa River.
Ishikawa Private Tour - Kazuemachi by Night
Kazuemachi by Night
Ishikawa Private Tour - Kenroku-en Garden.
Kenroku-en Garden.
Ishikawa Private Tour - Old Tea House
Old Tea House
Ishikawa Private Tour - My kids after the Gondola Ride.
My kids after the Gondola Ride.
Ishikawa Private Tour - Paragliders taking off.
Paragliders taking off.
Tour Guide - Raphaël P.

Joined 2024

Raphaël P.

5.00 / 5
(20 reviews)
Identity Verified
Interview-Based Quality Checks

Available Areas

Ishikawa (Living), Kanazawa

Languages

English (Native), French (Native), Spanish, Japanese

Response Time

2 hours on average

Availability Updated

Today

About Tour Guide Raphaël P.

Hello Explorers,


If you're looking to discover Kanazawa, Shirakawa-go, Takayama, Yuwaku, Kaga and more, of the beautiful surrounding regions in a way few ever do—you’re in the right place.


Since making Kanazawa our home in 2019 with my Japanese wife and our children, I’ve immersed myself deeply into the local culture, traditions, and daily life. This city and its surroundings aren't just places I guide through—they’re part of my story.


With a rich background in tourism, hospitality and the performing arts, I bring a seamless, heartfelt energy to every tour, offering you not just information, but real connection and insight.


Get ready for picture-perfect moments, unforgettable local flavors, inspiring stories, and tips that will make your entire stay even more memorable.


Choose to explore with me, and let’s create experiences as rich, vibrant, and lasting as Japan itself!

Tours

All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!

Categories

Highlights
Highlights
Art, Culture, & Historical
Art, Culture, & Historical
Nature & Outdoor
Nature & Outdoor
Off the Beaten Path
Off the Beaten Path

Reviews

Great Tour with a Guide Who Truly Understands Visitors

We had a very pleasant time during the tour. Our guide showed great knowledge and, even though he is a foreigner living in the city, he truly understands the mindset and curiosity of other foreigners who want to learn more about the local culture. He was very kind and attentive, explaining not only about the place we were visiting, but also about other regions we had been to, such as Takayama and Shirakawago. He also gave us excellent restaurant recommendations in the city and useful tips for our upcoming destinations — Kyoto and Osaka. We highly recommend him!

Wanessa S.

Raphaël P.

Wanessa & Family! Thank you So much for this amazing review! It was an absolute pleasure for me to guide you through Kanazawa. Your high energy, attention and care during the tour were highly appreciated! Thank you very much! Enjoy Kyoto, Osaka and the rest of your trip. Kindest regards, Raphaël

Money Very, Very Well Spent...

We really can't say enough to recommend Raphael and his services as a guide to Kanazawa beyond saying it was one of the best decisions we made during our recent trip to Japan; Carol & I thank him from the bottom of our hearts! He was fun, knowledgeable, well-connected, personable, and an all-around interesting person to spend time with. His itinerary was curated, thoughtful, educational and designed to leave one with a tailored experience and deep appreciation for a truly wonderful city that's outside the typical Japanese city spotlight. We didn't realize it at the time, but Raphael's explanation of the role/influence of Maeda Toshiie paid huge dividends the rest of our trip and helped us connect many dots in our learning about Japan's history. And if spending 9+ hours with a fun guy learning about a fascinating city isn't enough, you can always ask Raphael about his views on coffee, izakayas, Japanese pancakes and Echizen cutlery -- as we did -- and he will deliver. Please do as we did and invest in a tour with Raphael. It will be a fond memory and money well spent.

Robin S.

Raphaël P.

Robin, Carol, Thank you SO much for this brilliant review. If I had wanted to write it for myself, I would not have done a better job. It was an absolute pleasure guiding you around, sharing some of Kanazawa's history, culture, arts, gastronomy and secrets & I am so glad you've truly enjoyed it! All the very best to you two! Hope to cross your paths again some day! Raphaël

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