Kanazawa
French (Native), German (Native), English
7 hours
Private tour (only you and your group)
Up to 15 people

Full Day Kanazawa highlights in 7 hours

Highlights

Explore Kanazawa’s uniqueness by visiting all highlights in just one day. Kanazawa is not just a city charged with an interesting history, it is also a beautiful and relatively quiet town where contemporary arts meets deep traditions.

This is the perfect tour if you want to get to know all important spots of the city such as one of Japan’s most beautiful gardens, well preserved historical sites, local crafts and specialties.

Lucy F.

5.00 / 5
(4 reviews)

Meeting Point

At your hotel or anywhere in the town center

09:00 AM

At your Hotel or anywhere in the city center

Meeting with Lucy

09:20 AM

Omicho market

Omicho Market (also called Kanazawa's kitchen) has been the largest fresh food market in Kanazawa since the Edo period (1603–1867).

10:10 AM

Kanazawa Castle park

Stroll around the peaceful castle park and travel back in time.

10:50 AM

Gyokusen inmaru

Gyokuseninmaru Garden is a charming traditional-style Landscape garden.

11:00 AM

Oyama Shrine

Oyama Shrine is dedicated to Maeda Toshie and his wife (the first feudal Lord of Kanazawa). Oyama Jinja is one of the most popular Shrines for Locals.

11:30 AM

Nagamachi District

Feel like a Samurai, walking around the historical streets and visit a former Samurai residence.

12:30 PM

Kenrokuen

Visit One of Japan’s most beautiful landscape gardens. Kenrokuen is always beautiful, whenever you visit it!

01:20 PM

Lunch break

Recharge some energy and rest a bit around a nice lunch, a bento or a drink

02:00 PM

Kazue machi

Walk around Kanazawa’s youngest and charming Geiko (local name for Geisha) district.

02:30 PM

Higashi Chaya

Visit a former Teahouse in the most emblematic geisha district of Kanazawa and discover why Kanazawa produces 99 % of gold leaf in Japan.

04:00 PM

At your Hotel or anywhere in the city center

our tour ends here but I hope to see you again soon

Ending Point

At your hotel or anywhere in the town center

What to Expect

During this tour we will dive into Kanazawa’s rich history and visit its well preserved historical sites. We will walk through the most beautiful gardens and learn all about the local culture. I will provide many informations to understand better why Kanazawa was one of the most important cities in Japan during the Edo-period and why a visit to Kanazawa shouldn't be left out on your Japan discovery journey.

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

Guide fee

Guide’s lunch

Hotel pick-up

What‘s not included

Transportation and entrance fees.

Lunch drinks and snacks

Nomura house 550¥

Kenrokuen 320¥

Shima house 500¥

Important Information

Liability Disclaimer and Waiver:

Please read this document carefully before participating in the walking tour. By joining the tour, you acknowledge and agree to the terms outlined below:

1- Assumption of Risk:

I understand that participating in a walking tour involves certain inherent risks, including but not limited to accidents, injuries, or incidents that may arise from walking in urban or natural environments.

2- Health and Fitness:

I certify that I am physically capable of participating in the walking tour and that I have no medical conditions or physical limitations that would prevent me from safely taking part.

3- Responsibility for Personal Belongings:

I understand that I am responsible for my personal belongings during the walking tour and that the guide is not liable for any loss, theft, or damage to my personal property.

4- Release of Liability:

In consideration of being allowed to participate in the walking tour, I hereby release, waive, discharge, and covenant not to sue the guide from any and all liability, claims, demands, actions, or causes of action arising out of or related to any loss, damage, injury, or harm that may occur during or as a result of my participation in the walking tour, including but not limited to negligence or any other act or omission.

5- Severability:

If any provision of this waiver is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.


By participating in the walking tour, I acknowledge that I have carefully read and fully understand the terms of this Liability Disclaimer and Waiver, and I voluntarily agree to be bound by its terms and conditions.



The tour is planed as a walking tour but we can take a Bus anytime.

This tour can be customized in any way and you can also include a hands-on experience if you wish.

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

Reviews

Barbara A.

5 / 5
May 30, 2024

A wonderful day in Kanazawa with Lucy

We were a group of 8 adults all 60+ who all thoroughly enjoyed our day with Lucy as our guide. The Kenrokuen gardens are a must see. The Ainokura site was also a highlight. Lucy was flexible with any change we needed to make and very informative as our guide. She connected well with everyone and made it a special day for us all.

Lucy F.

Dear Barbara and friends, thank you for your kind review. It was a pleasure to show you Kanazawa’s beautiful gardens and the charming Ainokura village. I wish you the best cruising around Japan and hope to meet again one day, in Kanazawa or Australia.

D

Debra C.

5 / 5
Apr 19, 2024

Excellent Kanazawa 101 tour

My husband and I had a wonderful time with Lucy this morning. Since she is from Europe, her tour is perfectly aligned with our (US) perspective and interests, and she speaks perfect English! Also she is super friendly and has a great knowledge of Kanazawa and Japanese history and culture. We learned so much from her while are not overwhelmed by too much information that could happen for a scholastic tour guide. So we highly recommend her if you are interested in Kanazawa 101 tour!

Lucy F.

Thank you Debra for your kind review. It was a pleasure to spend the morning with you and your husband and I wish you a wonderful time in Kanazawa and Japan. All the best, Lucy

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Rita H.

5 / 5
Apr 5, 2024

Wonderful day with an excellent guide

We did a full day tour in Kanawaza with our guide Lucy. We thoroughly enjoyed our day. Our guide was excellent and we had great fun with her. She really cared for our needs and took us around all the main sights. She gave us a real perspective of the city and its people. We definitely recommend her. Gowithguide is also a very good company to deal with.

Lucy F.

Thank you so much Rita for your kind words

L

Louise G.

5 / 5
Mar 20, 2024

Informative and relaxing tour

We really enjoyed this tour. Lucy was full of interesting facts and we really enjoyed talking with her. My mother had hurt her knee and Lucy paced the tour around us rather than the set itinerary. We really enjoyed our 1/2 day tour and would highly recommend Lucy.,

Lucy F.

Thank you Louise for your kind words. I’m glad you enjoyed the visit as much as I did. It was a pleasure to spend time with you and your mother.

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