VISIT KANAZAWA, JAPAN - Official Travel Guide

●Highlights

1. 3-4 hour private walking adventure in Kanazawa city

2. A Professional English-speaking guide attends this tour

3. Explore hidden spots and local insights with a local tour guide

4. Enjoy flexible tour – Visit 3 places you choose

●Description

 Customizable 3-4 Hour Walking Tour of Kanazawa
 Discover Kanazawa’s top attractions on a flexible walking tour with a local English-speaking guide.
 Visit historical landmarks and cultural districts, or let your guide recommend hidden gems.
 
 You can select 3 spots from the list below to customize your tour, or if you’d like, your guide can help you decide on the itinerary when you meet on the day.
 
 
 Possible Stops:
1. Kanazawa Castle

    Once home to the powerful Maeda clan, the castle grounds reflect the city’s rich feudal history

    Admission Ticket Not Included

2. Kenrokuen Garden

    One of the Three Great Gardens of Japan, admired for its seasonal beauty and harmonious design.

    Admission Ticket Not Included

3. Higashi Chaya Geisha District

    A beautifully preserved geisha district where you can stroll past traditional teahouses and learn about Kanazawa’s cultural heritage.

    Admission Ticket Free

4. Nagamachi Samurai District

    Walk through historic streets where samurai once lived, complete with earthen walls and traditional homes.

    Admission Ticket Free
5. Omicho Market

    Often called “Kanazawa’s kitchen,” this bustling market offers a wide variety of fresh seafood, local produce, and regional delicacies. 

    Admission Ticket Free

6. 21st century Museum

    Featuring thought-provoking works by Japanese and international artists in a striking circular building.

    Admission Ticket Not Included
7. Oyama Shrine

    Known for its unique blend of Japanese, Chinese, and Western design, this shrine is a symbol of Kanazawa’s openness to outside influences.

    Admission Ticket Free
8. D.T.Suzuki Museum

    A serene space honoring the life and teachings of Zen philosopher Daisetz Suzuki, blending nature and architecture. 

    Admission Ticket Not Included

9. Kazuemachi Chaya District
    A quiet, atmospheric district lined with elegant wooden buildings along the Asano River. 

    Admission Ticket Free

Ideal for first-time visitors or those who want a deeper, local perspective on Kanazawa.
 
【Pick up location】
We can pick up customers from hotels around Kanazawa station.
If the pick up location list doesn't have your hotel, please let us know and we will check if it works or not. We can also pick up from places like certain cafes or shops(for example. Starbucks at Kanazawa station)

12 pickup location options:

1. the square hotel KANAZAWA, 

2. ANA Crowne Plaza Kanazawa by IHG, 

3. KAMU KANAZAWA

4. Hotel Amaneku Kanazawa

5. KOKO HOTEL Premier Kanazawa Korinbo

6. Hotel Forza Kanazawa

7. Mitsui Garden Hotel Kanazawa

8. Soki Kanazawa

9. Hyatt Centric Kanazawa

10. Hotel Nikko Kanazawa

11. Hotel Intergate Kanazawa

12. Onyado Nono Kanazawa Natural Hot-spring

【Pick up time】
 Customers can decide the pick up time at their hotel between 8:30am to 02:00pm. Please let us know the time in the special requirement section.
 
 Since this is a walking tour, our tour guide will pick up customers on foot.

●Itinerary (Example)

* Meeting Time, Meeting Place, and Three Places where you will go are flexible! Check the “Description” above.

The itinerary below is just an example.

1. 8:30am  －Your tour guide will come to your hotel.

2. 8:50am – 9:40am  [Place 1] Kanazawa Castle – A symbol of Kanazawa’s samurai heritage

The castle’s elegant white walls and impressive gates tell the story of the powerful Maeda Clan. You can walk around its massive stone walls, elegant gates, and restored wooden structures, while imagining life in the samurai era.

3. 9:50am-10:40am  [Place 2] Kenrokuen Garden – One of Japan’s top three gardens

Kenrokuen is stunning in every season with its beautifully designed landscape and peaceful atmosphere. You can enjoy peaceful walking paths, scenic ponds, teahouses, and seasonal views.

4. 11:00am-11:50am  [Place 3] Higashi Chaya District – Elegant streets lined with preserved tea houses, where geisha once entertained.

Some are still active today, and the area is full of photogenic spots. There is also a special spot where you can see real gold leaf being made by skilled artisans. Watching the craftsmen at work gives you a deep appreciation for Kanazawa’s beautiful tradition.

Tour Ends at last stop

●What’s Included

・Professional English Speaking Tour Guide

・Pick-up service (on foot)

・Customized private tour of your choice of 3 places from the places listed on the itinerary.

●What's excluded

- Food and drinks
 - Admission fee for each place

- Public transportation for guests and guides

(In case of using public transportation such as taxis, trains, and buses)

- Gratuity (not obligatory)

●Not suitable for

・Pregnant women

・People with back problems

・People with heart problems

・Wheelchair users

・People with pre-existing medical conditions

・People with recent surgeries

・People with low level of fitness

・Babies under 1 year

●Remarks

・【Meeting point】 We will pick up customers from hotels or cafes or shops.( For example: Starbucks at Kanazawa station)

・【Pick up time】 Customers can decide the pick up time at their place between 8:30am to 02:00pm.

・Customers can decide the itinerary with up to 3 spots to visit in a duration of 3 to 4 hours.

・Please let us know the desired pick up time and visiting locations to visit in the special requirement section.

・If you don’t have specific preferences, enjoy the tour with a guide-selected course full of local charm

・We do not supply any extra drop off service and tour ends at the last spot.

・This is primarily a walking tour. If you prefer to use public transportation during the tour, the cost of tickets for both you and the guide will be at your expense.