Kanazawa Half Day Tour: An Authentic Exploration of the Historical Samurai and Geisha Districts

Immerse yourself in the rich history of Kanazawa with this half-day tour. Explore the iconic Higashi Chaya District, visit the Samurai District, and stroll through the stunning Kenrokuen Gardens.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Kenrokuen Garden - Since the Edo era Kenrokuen Garden has been regarded as one of the most beautiful feudal gardens in all of Japan. We will take you on a special tour of this remarkable garden
What's Included
  • Professional, English-speaking guide
  • Native English customer support
  • Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Customizable itinerary
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Transportation to/from attractions
  • Optional Entrance Fees
Additional Information

The places below are examples of what you may choose to see on the day, during this 4-hour tour.
Higashi Chaya District (and Kazue Machi)
The most famous tea district and Geisha/Geiko area in Kanazawa. It is also the home of Kinpaku (Gold leaf crafts). You will have the option to make your own gold leaf creation there.It is also possible to drink…

Location
Kenrokuen Garden
1-1 Marunouchi,
Cancellation Policy

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

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Laurenl2473
Mar 24, 2025
Wonderful informative tour - Our guide Ali was amazing. She was so kind and knowledgeable and answered all our questions and seemed genuinely interested in what we had to share. She was great with my two boys (ages 9&12). It was very cold that day and she clearly communicated what she thought would be best with the weather and our group. Highly recommend this tour!
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Q723fkwarrens
Mar 20, 2025
Nozomi Tour Guide - Nozomi was an excellent, experience tour guide. The depth and breadth of her cultural and historical knowledge of Kanazawa and Japan was highly impressive. She clearly articulated the points of interests along our path. And, she patiently responded and expanded to our questions. I would highly recommend Nozomi as a guide oh Kanazawa.
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363seamusd
Mar 12, 2025
Wonderful day in Kanazawa with Sachiko - Sachiko was an absolutely wonderful tour guide. Very friendly and insightful. We had a wonderful time. We felt like we saw all of the major attractions in Kanazawa and would highly recommend this tour! We were a little rushed to get all three areas done in the half-day: if you have slower party members or a big group the full day tour may be more appropriate.
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Svpndvp
Mar 12, 2025
Japan Gem - Sachiko was a great pleasure to be with. Very knowledgeable, professional, polite, always smiling. A pleasure to be with.
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Wanderer63661841760
Mar 9, 2025
First visit to Japan... - Nozomi Kondo (Kanazawa Tours - acting on behalf of Firebird Tours) was a joy to spend the day with! She met us early at the hotel...just the way we like. Also, very professional and knowledgeable about Japan. She made us feel comfortable right away and we felt like family by the end of our tour. We laughed, learned and can consider her a friend.
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Paul_f
Mar 3, 2025
Great Guide - We very much enjoyed our morning tour with Guide, Harumi. Harumi was very knowledgeable about Kanazawa sharing with us her culture and the history of the Samurai and Castle. We visited the Samurai area, the castle gardens and finished at the Geisha district. Harumi was on time, answered our many questions and at the end walked us back to our hotel taking a detour through the local fish markets. We would definitely recommend Harumi as wonderful guide to get to know Kanazawa.
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Edwin
Feb 21, 2025
Perfectly Balanced Tour – Insightful, Personalized & Memorable! - Sachiko planned a well-structured tour but also took the time to tailor it to our interests, making sure we could explore at our own pace. Her kindness, enthusiasm, and thoughtful recommendations made the experience truly memorable. If you’re visiting Kanazawa, you won’t find a better guide—she made our trip so special!
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Lsmilburn2019
Feb 21, 2025
Great knowledgeable guide - Jorge is incredibly knowledgeable and very cheerful and helpful. He was very willing to customize our experience, which made the experience even better. We could not have asked for a better guide!
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653lesleyg
Feb 14, 2025
Engaging, Fun, and Insightful Tour of Kanazawa – Even in the Cold! - We had a fantastic half-day private tour in Kanazawa, despite the freezing weather! Our guide was not only knowledgeable but also funny and engaging, making the cold much more bearable. We started at Kenrokuen Park, which was stunning even in winter, with its iconic yukitsuri (ropes protecting the trees from snow) creating a magical atmosphere. The highlight was a traditional tea ceremony, where we learned about the art of Japanese tea and its cultural significance. Throughout the tour, she shared fascinating insights about life in Japan and introduced us to local crafts, offering wonderful suggestions for what to do after the tour. Her enthusiasm and warmth made the experience truly enjoyable—we’d highly recommend her to anyone visiting Kanazawa!
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Markbu9769hr
Mar 11, 2025
Interesting tour with knowledgeable guide - Tetsuro was very attentive and asked us what we wanted to see. He explained what we were passing and took us to the key sites in Kanazawa. He was able to answer the majority of our questions. The tour included a visit to an artisan‘s house who was designing kimonos, which was very interesting. The items the artisan was selling were very, very beautiful but also very expensive. We had a very enjoyable morning with Tetsuro and would highly recommend.
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