Japan · KANAZAWA TOURS
Good kanazawa tours fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 12 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”
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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”
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.”
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.”
Walk Kanazawa’s samurai lanes to Kenroku-en gardens, then sip matcha and visit a geisha house in one guided full-day loop.
“Daniel was a fantastic guide, he did a great job building up and layering the facts throughout the day and was very patient with our children and stops. We got to see so much of the city we would never had been able to do on our own, it was a wonderful day. thank you!”
Kanazawa in one day on foot, tasting matcha, touring samurai streets, and visiting Kenrokuen and preserved geisha houses.
“We had a great tour with Akari. She was professional and knowledgeable; her insight into the history of Kanazawa, including how it developed as an attractive alternative to Kyoto, was clear and engaging. Her explanations added depth tRead more”
Mindful Japanese calligraphy in Kanazawa. Learn brush strokes in a 100-year-old house, choose a word, and take home a scroll or fan for $44.
“I had such a wonderful time at this Japanese calligraphy class! It was a truly unique and relaxing experience where I got to learn the beauty and meaning behind traditional writing. The teacher was incredibly kind, patient, and talented she made everything easy to understand and really enjoyable. I had so much fun trying it myself and creating my own piece to take home. If you’re in Kanazawa, this is definitely a must-do experience!”
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