VISIT KANAZAWA, JAPAN - Official Travel Guide

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This is a private cultural tour for travellers who want to understand Japan beyond sightseeing.

Guided in English by a Shinto priest, you will explore how Shinto shapes the Japanese mindset, daily customs, and values such as gratitude and harmony with nature.

Through open conversation, the tour answers questions many travellers have, such as why Japanese people pray at shrines and why these traditions remain part of everyday life.

You will also experience the traditional Kaga Hachiman Okiagari, a local symbol of resilience and gratitude.

⛩️ Understand the Japanese Mindset

Learn why Japanese people think and act the way they do,

through Shinto beliefs and everyday customs.

⛩ Learn from a Shinto Priest (in English)

Hear real stories and explanations directly from a Shinto priest,

and ask questions in a relaxed, private setting.

⛩️ Experience Local Tradition

Experience the Kaga Hachiman Okiagari,

a symbol of resilience and gratitude rooted in daily life.

Who this tour is for

✔ Travellers who want to understand Japanese culture beyond sightseeing

✔ People curious about why Japanese people think and act the way they do

✔ Visitors looking for a quiet, meaningful, private experience

✔ Those who enjoy asking questions and learning through conversation

Who this tour is NOT for

✖ People looking for a fast-paced or entertainment-focused tour

✖ Large group or mass tourism experiences

✖ Those interested only in taking photos without cultural context

About Your Guide

・Shinto priest based at Yasue Hachiman Shrine (26th generation)

・Guides shrine tours in English

・Participant in international religious conferences

・Experience guiding foreign diplomats and ambassadors to Ise Grand Shrine and other shrines across Japan

・Shares Shinto as a living part of Japanese daily life, through dialogue and experience

FAQ

Duration:

About 60 minutes

Language:

Guided in English

Group size:

2–10 guests per group

Private tour for each group

Photography:

Photos are welcome

(Please be respectful during explanations)

Dress code:

No special clothing required

Weather:

The tour runs rain or shine