Kanazawa Tour: Explore Hidden Gems

Discover Kanazawa’s hidden gems with a local guide on a personalized half-day tour. Explore iconic sites and create unforgettable memories.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Kenrokuen Garden - Kenrokuen Garden is one of Japan’s most renowned landscape gardens, offering a delightful experience of seasonal beauty and ambiance. Visitors can enjoy:
    (1) Iconic sights such as Kasumigaike Pond and the renowned Kotoji Lantern, perfect for capturing memorable photographs!
    (2) The ever-changing scenery throughout the year, from…
What's Included
  • Bottled water
What's Not Included
  • Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.)
  • Snacks
  • Entrance fee for both guests and the host. Any of them for the host will be at the guest’s expense.
  • Insurance and liability regarding unforeseen accidents or illnesses during the tour
Additional Information

Experience Kanazawa like a true local!
Join a private, tailor-made walking and bus tour, crafted specifically for you. With over 23 years of living in Kanazawa, the operator knows the city’s hidden treasures and intriguing stories that aren’t in the guidebooks. ✨ The operator holds a Japanese nurse license, so if you feel unwell during the tour,…

Location
Kanazawa Station
Guests will meet your host inside Kanazawa Station, just outside the Shinkansen ticket gates. Your guide will be wearing a black backpack and a blue cap for easy recognition.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Roryc785
Sep 29, 2025
Easily one of the best days of our entire trip - Yuri made our day in Kanazawa truly one to remember, after asking a few questions via a form - she expertly scheduled an itinerary of places to see and things to experience. Yuri took us to many places that the average tourist wouldn't see and was so knowledgeable about the areas we visited. She taught us proper Japanese etiquette in and around Temples and Shinto Shrines, even when eating Kanazawa Beef at Mashiba (which was the best beef I've ever eaten) and participating in an impromptu Tea Ceremony (not forgetting the odd Japanese lesson!). Her personable nature made myself and my partner feel at ease and it honestly felt like walking around a new city with a good friend. Hearing that she also held Japanese lessons was amazing, so if you would like to prepare for your trip with some lessons then I'm sure she will be more than willing to assist! You don't need to worry about organising anything, Yuri will take the lead and guide you through easily one of the best days of your entire trip, with a few lovely photos along the way! *TripAdvisor is being funny with photos so apologies for the poor photograph copy! Arigatou gozaimashita Yuri! Rory & Megan
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Ian_k
Sep 27, 2025
Great experience. - We had an awesome time exploring Kanazawa, it was great to explore the different markets and areas of the city. Our guide was super knowledgeable and friendly, make the trip very special.
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Crjchl
Sep 26, 2025
Kanazawa with sweet Yuri - Yuri was a delightfully, sweet girl. She wrote to us several times before our tour offering choices for lunch & changing our start time because we were arriving from Yokohama in the morning. She picked us up from Kyoto Station & took us to our hotel before we even started our tour. Yuri took us to the samurai & geisha districts, Kanazawa Castle & Kenroku-en Gardens. We had lunch in the Samurai area. She took many photos of us & sent us a nice photo album. We thoroughly enjoyed our Kanazawa tour with Yuri. With thanks.
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Iankz1326qa
Sep 24, 2025
Great experience. Highly recommend. - Yuri was a great guide, very knowledgeable! Highly recommend on any future trip to Kanazawa. The samurai and geisha districts (as well as gardens) were highlights.
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_f4975wn
Sep 21, 2025
Great stay in Kanazawa!! - I've been to Kanazawa before. This time Yuri took me to the places I wanted to go after consulting and took a lot of photos for me and it became a great memory of Kanazawa. Thank you.
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Go66865597142
Sep 18, 2025
I want you to experience Yuriya's compassion. - This time, she provided her first two-day tour. Throughout the two days, She planned everything and calculated the time backwards, and even listened to our opinions and made flexible changes to the schedule, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable experience. She's lived in Kanazawa for over 20 years, Her working holiday experience means she's able to communicate even though she only speaks English, Her nursing experience means I can enjoy the tour without worrying about my health, And above all, just to experience her kindness firsthand makes it well worth the trip to Kanazawa. Her actions and thoughts really convey her heartfelt gratitude for coming, so I hope you'll experience her love, compassion, and warmth for yourself.
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349sharleenk
Sep 14, 2025
Great time! Super guide! - My husband and I were met at our hotel lobby by Yuri our guide. She was very prompt and gave us a good description of what she would be wearing and it was easy to identify her. She was very knowledgeable, friendly and accommodated all our needs. She made recommendations when we couldn’t decide where we wanted to go. Every recommendation was spot on!! She then helped navigate the Shinkansen station to get our tickets back to Tokyo! What a blessing to find such a helpful guide!!
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Michael_t
Sep 13, 2025
Yuriya Murae (Yuri) is the Best Guide !! - Yuri is a wonderful person and an amazing guide. Her care and compassion from the moment we engaged with her was truely a step ahead of any other guide we have had while traveling in Japan. Yuri went above and beyond our expectations to make our trip wonderful and memorable, we highly recommend using Yuri for all your Kanazawa travel needs.
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U791yrmichaelt
Sep 13, 2025
Yuriya (Yuri) is THE BEST GUIDE EVER !!! - From the moment we reached out to Yuri she was a STAR !!! & made our trip to Kanazawa awesome & authentic !! Yuri went over and above what we have experienced from other guides and made our experience magical & memorable from star to finish. We hit all the highlights and loved our sushi experience with the local couple who run/own the sushi restaurant. Yuri was always very kind, caring, communicative & considerate of our needs and we agree with her that connections like this bring the world a little closer together & make it a little better & this is what real traveling and meaningful & pleasurable cultural experience should be all about! We very highly recommend Yuri for your travel needs all around Japan!! Best Michael
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510christopherj
Sep 8, 2025
Best tour guide for Kanazawa! - Yuri was a fantastic tour guide. Knowledgeable having grown up in Kanazawa, a trained nurse which came in handy and a delight to dined the day with. We came away impressed by Kanazawa and found it more approachable thank Kyoto. Last, my comment about having a nurses a tour guide. This time a year it is very hot and humid in Japan. My wife is susceptible to heatstroke. Yuri had plenty of water for us to stay hydrated but when my wife appeared a little too warm she pulled out a cold pack to apply to my wife’s neck as a precaution. The ultimate tour guide.
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From $101
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).