Japan · KANAZAWA TOURS
Good kanazawa tours fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Visit UNESCO Shirakawa-go and Kanazawa in one day, with a relaxed English tour, wagashi or Daruma crafting, and a gold leaf experience.
“Ciel and yasushi were great hosts. Shirakawago was so beautiful and we were happy to have arrived early to avoid the huge crowd that arrived as we were leaving. The afternoon was a great way to enjoy Kanazawa.”
Kanazawa Kenrokuen tea ceremony at Kenrokutei: watch matcha made, learn the steps, whisk your own tea, eat wagashi, photos included.
“The Manager of the Store was super nice and spread a very calm atmosphere. I felt relaxed and home :) I strongly recommend it !! Aregato ! Greets Mario”
A private 4-hour Kanazawa highlights tour with an English guide, hotel pickup, Kenrokuen Garden, samurai and Higashi Chaya districts, and castle park.
“We loved Reiko’s company. She is helpful, flexible and takes wonderful pictures. We highly recommend her. Thank you Reiko.”
Private 7-hour Kanazawa tour: Kenrokuen, Kanazawa Castle, Higashi Chaya, and Nagamachi samurai ruins, with pickup and expert guide.
“Our guide Sachiko was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. Her explanations were in English were useful and informative. She even researched Sumo history for us and sent us a thorough explanation after our tour. We highly recommend her for any traveler to Kanazawa.”
Private 8-hour charter from Kanazawa to Shirakawa-go and Takayama, with flexible stops, air-conditioned comfort, and key World Heritage sights.
“First our tour guide made this experience for us. Maaz is charming, welcoming and knows the area very well. Even though it was a dreary rainy day we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. He made sure everyone was enjoying themselves and Read more”
![[One-day bus tour departing from Kanazawa Station] Shirakawa-go and Gokayama - Two World Heritage Villages Enjoyable Bus Tour - Stop 1: Michi-no-Eki Shirakawago for orientation and first looks](https://review-japan.com/wp-content/uploads/one-day-bus-tour-departing-from-kanazawa-station-shirakawa-go-and-gokayama-two-world-heritage-villages-enjoyable-bus-tour.jpg)
One-day bus tour from Kanazawa to World Heritage Shirakawa-go and Gokayama, with guided maps, included Hida set lunch, and free walking time.
“Amazing guide,super kind,she explained everything to us ,gave us details and historical facts. The driver gave us a smooth journey all the way and he was so kind also.The experience was overall great”
Early-morning UNESCO Shirakawa-go day trip from Kanazawa with an English-speaking guide, bus Wi-Fi, free entry stops, and a finish at Kenrokuen.
“An early start meant we were there before the crowds. Our tour guide Aito was delightful and provided a good introduction to our half day in this lovely village”
One-day Kanazawa trip to Inami woodcarving, Gokayama washi paper, and UNESCO Shirakawa-go. Add Zuisenji temple carvings and matcha.
“Daniel was a fantastic tour guide. Our group had 6 22-24 year old boys and the three different stops had something for everyone. Inishi had a very cool Buddhist temple which had almost nobody there and the woodcarving in this town was something you won’t see again. The woodcarvers in this town are a dying breed so go while you still can. Anoikura village was the reason why we booked the tour and it still was beyond how cool we thought it wa showing to be. The small village scene was much nicer to relax and take in the unesco protected thatch roof houses. We also got to make paper…”
Kanazawa night geisha walk with a small group, guided tea-house lanes, and a 3-course dinner plus drinks in the neighborhood.
“We had the fortune to pair with another 4 amazing people a couple from Seattle and another from Melbourne and thanks to SACHIKO NAKAI, the whole experience was extraordinaire from walking on the Geisha districts and learning about their history and ending with an amazing meal completely Japanese style and sake complementing the meal, Sachiko took the time to explain how to drink the matcha tea tradition. Great experience”
Make a hammered tsuchime ring in Kanazawa in about an hour. Customize materials and engraving, then take it home same day.
“A great and fun experience. Would highly recommend ! Super friendly and experienced jewellers. Good value for money.”
Private local-led Kanazawa walk with a Lokafyer, markets and geisha streets, tailored to you in 3 to 6 hours for $82 per person.
“The best most hilarious smart friendly guide we met in Japan! Highly recommended!”
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Kanazawa day trip by bus to UNESCO Shirakawa-go and Hida Takayama with English guides, included Hida-region lunch, and free time to wander.
“The guides were professional and despite the main highway closure to Takayama and construction on the secondary highway to Takayama we did arrive late but we enjoyed Takayama and had plenty of time to explore. This was because the guides worked longer to allow this.”
Private Kanazawa walking tour with a local host. Samurai lanes, Omicho Market, Kenrokuen Garden, Higashi Chaya, plus easy customization.
“Rimi was fantastic, we had a blast. She went beyond telling us historical facts and really brought them to life. We jad already visited many temples and sites of historical importance in our 3 weeks here, so we wanted something more persRead more”
Walk Kanazawa’s samurai streets, markets, shrines, castle, Kenrokuen, and Higashi Chaya with a local guide for great value.
“Yu was very informative, easy to have conversations with and just a lovely person”
Visit the Nomura Family Samurai Residence in Kanazawa’s Nagamachi, a preserved 400-year-old home with a quiet garden and samurai artifacts.
“Molto carino e caratteristico. Bello l’ambiente e c’è anche la possibilità di bere un tè in una sta zona privata.”
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