We had the great pleasure of having Kumiko as our guide. She is extremely friendly, very knowledgeable, flexible and resourceful. We had a wonderful day with her. She showed us the best points of interest as well as the best places for shopping authentic Japanese items we were interested in. I would strongly recommend Kumiko as a guide.
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Thank you so much for this wonderful message! We’re really happy to hear you had such a fantastic day with Kumiko.
It’s great to know that her friendliness, knowledge, flexibility, and resourcefulness helped make your experience so enjoyable. Kumiko has such a passion for sharing the region and loves helping guests discover not only the famous sights, but also those special local places and authentic items that make a trip memorable.
We’re very proud of Kumiko and the care she puts into every tour. We’ll make sure she sees your kind words, she’ll be so happy to read this!
Thank you from Kanazawa Tours.
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Tarak1112
September 19, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Amazing Tor Between Kanzawa and Takayama
This was one of the the best transfers I have ever had. Our tour guide, Yuta, was exceptional and very informative. I highly recommend Kanazawa Tours for all of your needs in this area of Japan.
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Thank you so much for this fantastic message! We’re honestly so happy to hear that your transfer with Yuta was one of the best you’ve ever experienced.
Yuta takes great pride in making every journey comfortable, smooth, and interesting, so it means a lot to hear that his knowledge and thoughtful approach made such a strong impression.
We’re very proud of Yuta and the care he puts into looking after our guests. We’ll absolutely make sure he sees your kind words, he’ll be so happy to read this!
Thank you from Kanazawa Tours.
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780jtb
September 14, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Excellent trip/transfer and wonderful stops!
Kumiko (Ku) was a fantastic guide and driver. The best guide in Japan so far! Very enthusiastic, very well prepared with lots of diagrams and explanations. English was very good . We had a great time . Shirakawago was beautiful . Go as early as possible to avoid the crowds . We spent 2 1/2 hours there!
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Thank you so much for this fantastic message! We’re honestly so happy to hear that Kumiko (Ku) was one of the best guides you’ve had in Japan so far. We’re incredibly proud of her!
Kumiko puts so much preparation and enthusiasm into her tours, and we love hearing that her diagrams and detailed explanations helped bring Shirakawa-go and the surrounding region to life. It’s also great to know you enjoyed having her as both your guide and driver.
And yes, getting to Shirakawa-go early really can make such a difference! We’re glad you had plenty of time to explore and enjoy the beautiful village.
We’ll absolutely make sure Kumiko sees your kind words. She’ll be so happy to read this!
Thank you from Kanazawa Tours.
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damianm274
July 3, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Unbelievable day trip out of Kanazawa
One of the best tours our family has ever done. Yuta was an unbelievable guide. He was early, polite, spoke great English and a really great guy. I couldn’t recommend this tour more highly. 1st stop @ Shirakawa-Go was amazing, lunch and stroll in Takayama then he suggested a pivot to Furrawka. A super authentic village with streams full of koi running past houses, visit to sake brewer and then a local designer. To top things off Yuta turns up to our hotel the day after in a taxi with a jacket I left in the car and meets us at front of hotel. His wife also owns the curry restaurant we went to the day before called syamaron, which was amazing.
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Thank you so much for this incredible message. We’re honestly so happy to hear your family had such an amazing day with Yuta. It sounds like he really went above and beyond from start to finish, and even beyond the tour itself.
We’re especially glad you enjoyed Shirakawa-go, Takayama, and Furukawa, it’s a beautiful combination of places, and it’s great to hear the spontaneous pivot worked out so well for you. That kind of flexibility and local insight is exactly what Yuta does so well.
And honestly, going back to your hotel the next day with your jacket is just such a thoughtful touch, we’re not surprised but we’re still smiling reading that.
We’re also really happy you enjoyed the curry restaurant as well, it’s always nice when guests get to experience those local family connections too.
We’re incredibly proud of Yuta and we’ll make sure he sees this. He will genuinely be so happy to read it.
Thank you from Kanazawa Tours.
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nemis
June 8, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Very nice day out from Kanazawa
We had a very nice time exploring these towns. Takayama was the standout with a beautiful and charming old town, I would argue nicer than the ones in Kanazawa. Shirakawa-go was very interesting and worth visiting as it is on the way and it is small so it is not a long detour.
Our guide was Mai and she was great. Knowledgeable, attentive and flexible, she knew where to go and where not to. She also took us to a very nice restaurant, and it our experience that sometimes these guides do not necessarily take you to the right places, because they probably get a commission. That was not the case with Mai. She also speaks very good English, which is not that common in Japan. Over all a very good experience
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Thank you so much for your thoughtful feedback. We’re really glad to hear you enjoyed exploring Takayama and Shirakawa-go, and that Mai helped make the experience so positive for you with her knowledge, flexibility, and guidance. It’s especially nice to hear that her recommendations and communication made your journey more enjoyable and comfortable.
Thanks from all of us at Kanazawa Tours, we truly appreciate your kind words and recommendation!
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Farmer844
June 4, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Fun guide wonderful communicator & lasting memories of the places we visited
Fun guide Fun experience! My husband & I loved the wonderful time we spent with our guide una exploring Shiragawa-go/Hida Takayama & Kanazawa. Sh was professional,knowledgeable & interested in our opinions of the sights we were visiting.We loved her enthusiasm & sense of humour & her recommendations for restaurants,activities & places to visit in the evenings. Thank you Una for your company & for making our tour so enjoyable.
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Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. We’re really glad to hear you and your husband had such a fun and enjoyable experience exploring Shirakawa-go, Hida Takayama, and Kanazawa with Una. It’s wonderful that her professionalism, knowledge, enthusiasm, and sense of humor made the journey so memorable, and that her recommendations added even more to your time in Japan.
Thanks from all of us at Kanazawa Tours, we truly appreciate your kind words!
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Samantha_B
May 26, 2026 · via Viator
A great day covering some of the lesser known areas.
It was great to sit back and have all the travel taken care of on this trip. My guide, Mai was so lovely and we chatted all about Japan & The uk together. So sweet and considerate. It felt like a real authentic taste of Japan. Thank you so much for great day!
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Thank you so much for your kind feedback. We’re really glad to hear you enjoyed your day with Mai and that having everything taken care of made the experience so relaxing for you. It’s wonderful that you were able to share such a warm and authentic exchange while learning more about Japan together.
Thanks from all of us at Kanazawa Tours, we truly appreciate your lovely words!
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U9364EOjayp
May 17, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Awesome Tour!
My family did the Shirakawa-go, Takayama, and Hida Furukawa tour and we couldn’t have asked for a better tour day with our driver guide Takeshi. As a Kanazawa native he was very knowledgeable about Kanazawa and its surrounding areas. At all of the tour spots, he guided is through the location and then gave us time to explore ourselves. My family is vegetarian and for lunch he took us to a very nice Indian/nepalese restaurant. It was a pleasure to travel with Takeshi, he always engaged in conversation and will go out of his way to keep everybody comfortable. 100% recommend this tour.
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Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback. We’re truly delighted to hear that your geisha experience was so unique and memorable, and that meeting and spending time with the geisha left such a strong impression on you. It’s also lovely to know that Nozomi helped create a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere and supported the evening in such a thoughtful way, including capturing photos for you to keep those memories.
Thanks from all of us at Kanazawa Tours, we truly appreciate your recommendation!
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Majorla
May 15, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Very lovely and kind guide
Kumiko was such a lovely and very kind guide. She has her own binders full of information to make the story easier to visualize and understand. Her recommendations as to where to buy food and souvenirs were all great and I just adore her personalized sketches she made for me.
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Thank you so much for your kind feedback. We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed your time with Kumiko and appreciated her thoughtful explanations, helpful recommendations, and the way she brings stories to life with her materials and sketches. It’s wonderful to know those personal touches made your experience even more special.
Thanks from all of us at Kanazawa Tours, we truly appreciate your lovely words!
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Marguipel
May 5, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Perfect experience
We were very happy to have Nozomi as our Guide and it was the best experience of a tour within our 3 weeks in Japan
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We’re so happy to hear that, thank you for sharing! It’s wonderful that Nozomi made your time in Kanazawa such a standout experience during your trip to Japan.
She’ll be absolutely delighted to know it was the best tour of your 3 weeks. Thank you from all of us at Kanazawa Tours, we truly appreciate your kind words!
