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Personalized A Half Day Tour in Kanazawa
This is a personalized tour for people or group who want to explore Kanazawa in a half day (4hour).
Kanazawa attractions: Kenrokuen park, Kanazawa castle park, Nagamachi Samurai District, Higashi Tea (Geisha) Street, Nomura house and so on.
You can choose starting time at either 9am or 1pm.
The Itinerary is one example. This tour is very FLEXIBLE AND DESIGNED ONLY FOR YOU.
Yoji K.
Meeting Point
At your hotel
At your hotel
I will pick you up at your hotel or JR Kanazawa station
Kenrokuen
Kenrokuen (兼六園) in Kanazawa is justifiably classified as one of Japan's "three most beautiful landscape gardens" alongside Mito's Kairakuen and Okayama's Korakuen. The spacious grounds used to be the outer garden of Kanazawa Castle and were constructed by the ruling Maeda family over a period of nearly two centuries. Opened to the public in 1871, Kenrokuen features a variety of flowering trees which provide the garden with a different look for each season.
Kanazawa Castle Park
rom 1583 to the end of the Edo Period, Kanazawa Castle (金沢城, Kanazawajō) was the seat of the powerful Maeda Clan, lords of Kaga, a feudal domain ranking second only to the Tokugawa possessions in terms of size and wealth.
The castle burnt down several times over the centuries, and the most recent fires of 1881 were survived only by two storehouses and the Ishikawa-mon Gate. The gate dates from 1788 and faces Kenrokuen. For several decades, Kanazawa University occupied the former castle grounds until the campus was moved to the city's outskirts in the early 1990s. Since then, a project is underway to rebuild the castle's former buildings. In the meantime, most central structures are standing again and make a visit more interesting.
Higashi Chaya District
The Higashi Chaya District (東茶屋街, Higashi Chayagai) is the largest and by far the most interesting. Two chaya, the Shima Teahouse and Kaikaro Teahouse, are open to the public. Other buildings along the central street now house cafes and shops. One of the shops, Hakuza, sells gold leaf products, a specialty of Kanazawa, and displays a tea ceremony room which is completely covered in gold leaf.
At your hotel
Ending Point
At your hotel
What to Expect
This tour will be designed for only for you.
We can visit places you want to visit.
It will be 2-3 spots we may be able to visit in a half day (4h)
If you have no idea, I can create this tour based on your interests.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Want to personalize this tour?
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Including guide fee, hotel pick-up in the center of Kanazawa, transportation fee (bus) for guide
Transportation fee for participants. Taxi fee if you prefer (You and guide), entrance fee for you and guide
Entrance fee: Kenrokuen 320yen, Nomura house 550yen
Taxi: 1,200yen per ride on average
Important Information
This tour is a half day (4 hours) tour walking around in Kanazawa
You can choose starting time at either 9am or 1pm
Walking distance per tour.
Walking only: 6-7km
Walking with bus 4-5km
Waling with Taxi: 3-4km
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
Peter S.
“ Shirakawago & Takayama ”
A review from someone who rarely writes a review.... Our day tour was by far the highlight of our holiday! Yoji was absolutely fantastic! Yoji accommodated all our requirements, we were traveling with an 8 months old which made it tricky, but nothing was a problem for him. We also stopped at a little town for lunch and had lunch as a local which was very cool. Yoji was the perfect guide, very informative. Yoji, Thank you for a great day!!
Yoji K.
Peter san, thank you for such a lovely comment. I just saw your review and comment on me after work without any expectations. It makes me smile^^ I had such a wonderful time with you all. I hope all of you enjoyed the day with me, even a smily baby. I’m happy to hear from you and see photos you took while I’m with you. I appreciate your time and kindness. Best regards, Yoji
Amit S.
“ Kanazawa day tour with Yoji ”
We spent a day in Kanazawa with Yoji, and it was an unforgettable experience. Yoji is not only a smart and knowledgeable guide but also someone who clearly thinks deeply about the world around him. This made spending the day with him all the more enjoyable, as our conversations often went beyond the typical tourist information. Being a Kanazawa native, Yoji’s deep understanding of the city shone through in every interaction, offering us a truly authentic experience rather than just a standard highlights tour. He took us to a charming Japanese curry spot and recommended an excellent, English-friendly sushi place for dinner—both of which were perfect. What really stood out was how naturally our conversations flowed, thanks to his excellent English and the sense that there was more to him than just guiding. His insights and thoughtfulness added an extra layer of depth to our day.
Yoji K.
Thank you very much for such a wonderful comment on me and my tour. I enjoyed every single moment with you such as showing around my hometown, chatting with you and learning a personal view, and letting you try Japanese curry for the first time^^ I am a guide chosen but I would like to do more than that always. Especially, you came to such a small city called Kanazawa which is my hometown. I hope I gave you good impression of Japan, at least of Kanazawa. Thank you very much for everything you did to me.
Lucia C.
“ Excellent guide ”
Yogi is a smart, nice and knowledgeable guide. Visiting places with him is a valuable experience If I knew earlier I would have asked him to be our guide in more destinations
Yoji K.
Thank you very much for great comment and review on me and my tour. I wish I could take you more destination! I hope you enjoyed the tour with me and you enjoy the rest of your trip in Kyoto and Tokyo! It was pleasure to meet all of you in Kanazawa.
David M.
“ Kanazawa Old Town ”
Yoji was a great guide for the day, very knowledgeable in his home town of Kanazawa. He gave us lots of options for walking of bus depending on our fitness levels and heat etc. Yoji even managed to convince me to try authentic Japanese sushi for the first time in the market! Amazing experience with my father. I thoroughly recommend Yogi as a local guide, his English is very good and really made our day special. Thank you.
Yoji K.
Thank you very much for your review and comment. It was a wonderful time for me to walk with your family and you yesterday. I hope you enjoyed the tour with me and the whole trip in Japan. Please come back one day and drive from the north to the South, which is a great plan! I would like to join you a few days. Again, thank you very much for choosing me as your guide and choosing Kanazawa. Please stay in touch.