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Kanazawa station. Our trip will start from here!!!
Let’s explore Kanazawa City with me!
Kanazawa Traditional meal useing “Hu”, made from flour.
Ishikawa Prefecture Library
Kenrokuen Garden

Explore Kanazawa Half Day Private Tour with Local Guide

By Yuri
Free cancellation available
Price is €27 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Discover Kanazawa like a Local!

Join my private, fully customised walking and bus tour, designed just for you. With over 22 years living in Kanazawa, I know the city’s hidden gems and fascinating stories you won’t find in guidebooks.

After you book, we’ll chat to create your perfect 5–6 hour adventure-whether you want to explore the tranquil Kenrokuen Garden, vibrant Omicho Market, the historic Higashi Chaya District, Pokémon centre Kanazawa, or iconic Kanazawa Castle Park and Station. (The places we visit will depend on the schedule and your preferences. )

We’ll travel mainly by foot and local buses, making it easy and comfortable to see the best of the city. I love meeting new people and sharing conversation, so every tour is a unique, personal experience. Let’s make your Kanazawa visit truly unforgettable-just for you!

Activity location

  • Kenrokuen Garden
    • 1-1 Marunouchi,
    • 920-0937, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Kanazawa Station
    • 1号
    • 920-0858, 金沢市, 石川県, Japan

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Explore Kanazawa Half Day Private Tour with Local Guide
  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English
Starting time: 11:00
Price details
€27.05 x 1 Adult€27.05
Total
Price is €27.05
Until Tue, 17 Jun

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedA bottle of water is included for each guest.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTransport fees for guests are not included.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAny food and drinks purchased during the tour are not included. Any food or drinks for the host will be at the guest’s expense. (Except the bottle of water)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedEntrance fee for both guests and the host. Any of them for the host will be at the guest’s expense.

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Kenrokuen Garden
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Kenrokuen Garden is one of Japan’s most celebrated landscape gardens. You can enjoy seasonal beauty and atmosphere. If you can go there, you can enjoy (1)Discover iconic sights such as Kasumigaike Pond and the famous Kotoji Lantern. Perfect spots for memorable photos! (2)Experience the changing scenery throughout year. From cherry blossoms in spring, and vibrant autumn foliage to snow-covered trees in winter. ❄️ (3)Stroll through beautifully landscaped grounds featuring ponds, streams, bridges, and historic teahouses.
Kanazawa Castle
  • 40m
Kanazawa Castle is a historic landmark and one of Japan’s most impressive castles, offering glimpses into the regions samurai past. If you go there, you can enjoy (1)Explore the vast castle grounds, including iconic gates like “Ishikawa-Mon” and impressive structures such as “The Higashi Yagura Turret”. (2)Discover the unique stone architecture
Omicho Market
  • 2h
Omicho Market, known as Kanazawa’s “Kitchen of the City”, is a vibrant marketplace bursting with around 170 shops selling fresh seafood, vegetables, fruits, and local dishes. If you go there, you can enjoy (1)Enjoy the unique experience of food walking-tasting a variety of local specialities. Such as Sushi, Kanazawa style croquettes, Oden(Japanese Hot Pot), fresh fruits and grilled skewers. (2)Capture vibrant senses of market life and delicious food, ideal for memorable photos. *If you have any food allergies or restrictions, please inform the host in advance.
Kanazawa Higashi Chayagai Kaikaro
  • 1h
Higashi Chaya District is one of Kanazawa’s most famous traditional tea house quarters, offering a beautifully preserved glimpse into Edo-period Japan. (1) Wander along atmospheric stone-paved streets lined with historic wooden tea houses featuring distinctive latticed windows and vermilion-colored walls, many designated as cultural heritage sites. (2) Experience traditional culture through opportunities such as gold leaf crafts, tea ceremonies, and sampling local sweets and matcha in charming cafes.
Ishikawa Prefectural Library
  • 40m
Ishikawa Prefectural Library is a striking cultural landmark in Kanazawa, offering much more than just books. If you go there, you can enjoy (1) Explore a unique, theater-like circular reading hall with four open floors and a dramatic blue dome ceiling-a space designed to inspire curiosity and creativity. (2) Visit the children’s area, which offers playful spaces for families, and take memorable photos in this visually impressive and welcoming environment.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESKenrokuen Garden
    • 1-1 Marunouchi,
    • 920-0937, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEKanazawa Station
    • 1号
    • 920-0858, 金沢市, 石川県, Japan

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