Kanazawa Exploration: Art, Culture, Tradition with a Local Guide

Discover the art, culture, and traditions of Kanazawa, Japan with a local guide. Explore historic neighborhoods, visit beautiful gardens, and indulge in street food at the vibrant Omicho Market.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Ruins of Nagamachi Bukeyashiki - See the perfectly preserved Nagamachi samurai district
    IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
  • Omicho Market - Browse Omicho Market, the “Kitchen of Kanazawa”,…
What's Included
  • Hotel meet-up (available on request for central locations)
  • 4 hour walking tour, exploring highlights and hidden gems
  • Private and personalized walking tour with a passionate local
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Transportation (primarily a walking experience however public transport may be used)
  • Tickets to any attractions
  • Gratuities (optional)
Additional Information

Competing with Kyoto for the title of Japan’s historical gem, Kanazawa blends art, culture, and history in a place where traditions are honored. It offers the opportunity to visit the Nagamachi district, a preserved samurai quarter, and Higashi Chaya, an area with converted geisha houses that now serve as teahouses and dining establishments. It’s…

Location
Kanazawa Station Information Center
(The host will be waiting in front of the tourist information center by the main entrance) After booking, you can adjust the meeting point to fit your preferences with the help of our Experience Planners.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Jonathan
Jan 1, 2025
Great off the beaten path tour - request Jorge if looking for an adventure - Jorge (through city unscripted) was absolutely amazing. Jorge really took us to off the beaten path places. It was also New Year’s Day and most sites were closed, but Jorge still showed us a number of amazing things we would have never seen without a guide. We also thoroughly enjoyed talking to Jorge and leaning about Japan
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Meliza_r
Dec 25, 2024
Half day well spent in Kanazawa - Our guide waa a primary school teacher and her knowledge of Kanazawa culture is excellent. Our 12 yr daughter as well as parents learmed much from her stories.
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J0vew
Dec 20, 2024
Walking tour - Jorge, went the extra mile to make our time with him very memorable. To the unique stores, markets, and out of the way temples 🛕. He was kind enough to spend extra time helping use with lost baggage, and additional restuarant recommendations. Highly recommend booking with him.
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Danipo963
Dec 9, 2024
Amazing personalized walking tour! - This was a great experience! Akari showed me a few areas I would not have known about otherwise, and taught me a lot about the history of Kanazawa and Japan! The tour felt really personalized, Akari made sure to ask me what my interests were and plan an itinerary that would be best suited for me! Also, she gave me great advice for foods and other things to do in the area. Thank you so much for a great day that I will not forget! Danielle
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K7859rulouism
Nov 30, 2024
Great tour with a great guide! - Our guide Rimiko was really knowledgeable about all aspects of our tour, providing just the right information at the right time and in a very nice way. Her English was perfect and she paid a lot attention to details and always make sure we were happy. Great tour - great guide!
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Linda
Nov 21, 2024
Fabulous tour - Our guide, Selda, was informative, knowledgeable and passionate about Kanazawa. This helped us understand more of the ancient traditions and culture as well as the local craftsmanship. We saw so much that we would not have been able to do alone. We have also had terrific communication with her before and after the tour. Highly recommended.
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Estherd
Nov 16, 2024
Best tour guide we ever had! - Our tour guide Jorge was amazing. He made our experience in Kanazawa unforgettable! We learned about the Japanese culture.
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Carole_o
Nov 10, 2024
Excellent tour! - Criselda was very knowledgeable and friendly. Her Japanese language skills got us around quite well. We are very happy with her guide services! Highly recommend her for others!! Thanks so much Criselda!!
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Sarahgs9937on
Nov 9, 2024
Worth every cent. A perfect way to 'get to know' Kanazawa. - I can't rate this highly enough. Cris was the perfect host, easy to talk to, knowledgeable, answered all my questions about Japanese culture. I booked this tour for the afternoon I arrived in Kanazawa and it was the perfect way to orientate myself and decide what I would go back and visit over the next few days. Took me to some amazing shops and restaurants that I would not have found on my own.
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Lizaduddy
Nov 5, 2024
Haru + Kanazawa = a do not miss! - Kanazawa is a cultural goldmine. We got to see so much history and beautiful sites. Our tour guide, Haru, was 10/10. We saw the Kanazawa castle, Omi Cho market, the 3rd most beautiful garden in the world, as well as a geisha district and a samurai district. Haru taught us how to enter shrines and lots about the Japanese culture. We feel so lucky we got her as a guide!
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