Experience the highlights of Kanazawa on our special, award winning, one day tour. Our professional guide will take you on a memorable tour of Kanazawa's unforgettable sights. KT have the renowned TripAdvisor Travellers Choice in Kanazawa. Your guide will take you to the highlights of Kanazawa and customize the tour to your desire. Professional guides will tailor the tour to your needs and ensure your satisfaction. Collection and drop off at your hotel.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $358.
Larger groups pay less per person.
In demand: 52 of the next 60 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Since the Edo era Kenrokuen Garden has been regarded as one of the most beautiful feudal gardens in all of Japan. We will take you on a special tour of this remarkable garden
Feel the power and influence of the Lords of Kanazawa by visiting the Kanazawa Castle grounds and park area. View the beautiful white lead roof tiles, touch the formidable Ishikawa Mon gate, and enjoy the tranquility of Lord Maeda’s personal gardens.
The Kanazawa Geisha district tour will introduce you to this beautiful and intriguing quarter of Kanazawa city’s long held culture and charm. Allow us to take you down the enchanting back streets to visit the less commercial aspects of this charming tea district. Where untouched enclaves take you back to samurai times when this entertainment district was in its heyday.
The Kanazawa Samurai District tour takes you back in time to one of the best preserved Samurai Districts in Japan. The streets are lined with mud & straw walls encapsulating the unspoilt extravagance of the Samurai era. Let us take you through this romantic enclave on a trip back in time.
If your hotel is not listed, please let us know your hotel name
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Kanazawa Full Day Tour (Private Guide) lasts about 7 hours. The itinerary has 4 stops.
Prices start at $179 per person for this Kanazawa experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $358. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 8:30 AM and 9:30 AM.
It can: 52 of the next 60 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. If your hotel is not listed, please let us know your hotel name Pickup points include Garden Hotel Kanazawa, Hotel Route Inn Kanazawa Ekimae.
The experience is available in JA, EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 6 travellers can book together.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Children must be accompanied by an adult
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
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Sachiko was amazing. She is friendly, knowledgeable, fluent in English and just a lovely person to spend the day with. Our visit with Ohi (toshio Ohi chizaemon) was the best 90 minutes of our vacation. The geisha and the Kimono tours also well worth it. Learned a lot today. Thank you Sachiko.
Our guide was extremely well informed and she made the experience wonderful I highly recommend both her and the tour
My wife and I had a full day tour with Yoshiko Oigawa as our private guide. Yoshiko was friendly and knowledgeable. She took us to two incredible local talents who explained their art (through Yoshiko’s interpretation). We were fascinated and learned a lot about lacquer ware and silk painting. We gained an understanding and appreciation of these artists’ work. Yoshiko also found us a great place for lunch as well as a couple of places to shop for locally made high quality crafts. We had wonderful time.
Thank you so much for this wonderful message! We’re really happy to hear you and your wife had such a memorable full day with Yoshiko Oigawa. It’s fantastic to know that Yoshiko helped you connect with local artisans and gain a deeper appreciation for the incredible traditions of lacquerware and silk painting. These experiences are so special because they allow guests to meet the people behind the crafts and understand the skill and passion passed down through generations. We’re also glad she could help you discover a great lunch spot and find some locally made crafts to take home. Yoshiko truly loves sharing the best of Kanazawa, and we’re very proud of the thoughtful experiences she creates. We’ll make sure Yoshiko sees your kind words, she’ll be so happy to read this! Thank you from Kanazawa Tours.
A wonderful tour with our great guide Sachiko. She showed us around Kanazawa where she’s has been living her whole life and told us all about her wonderful city. We had such a good time!
Thank you so much for this lovely message! We’re really happy to hear you had such a wonderful time exploring Kanazawa with Sachiko. It’s special to know that she was able to share her hometown with you and introduce you to the city through her own local knowledge and experiences. Having spent her whole life in Kanazawa, Sachiko has such a genuine connection to the city, and we’re very proud of the stories and insights she shares with guests. We’ll make sure Sachiko sees your kind words, she’ll be so happy to read this! Thank you from Kanazawa Tours.
Our full day walking tour in Kanazawa today was perfect. Our guide Ian Walker was very well prepared and took us around at a very comfortable pace. His knowledge of Kanazawa and of Japanese history was amazing. We thoroughly enjoyed the day. Thank you Ian
Thank you so much for this wonderful message! We’re really happy to hear you had such a perfect full day walking tour in Kanazawa with Ian. It’s fantastic to know that his preparation, comfortable pace, and deep knowledge of Kanazawa and Japanese history helped make the day so enjoyable. Ian has a great way of sharing the stories behind the places you visit while making sure guests can truly appreciate the experience. We’re very proud of Ian and the care he puts into his tours. We’ll make sure he sees your kind words, he’ll be so happy to read this! Thank you from Kanazawa Tours.
All-around good, competent, varied, and personally very pleasant accompaniment.
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We’re really happy to hear you had such a positive experience with your guide. It’s wonderful to know that you found the tour knowledgeable, varied, and personally enjoyable. We’re very proud of our guides and the care they put into creating meaningful experiences for our guests. Thank you from Kanazawa Tours.
We greatly enjoyed our tour with Yoshiko! She is very knowledgeable, charismatic and funny. She also tailored the tour to our interest. Our group had lots of questions and she answered them wonderfully. When I come back to Kanazawa, I will request Yoshiko again!
Thank you so much for this wonderful message! We’re honestly so happy to hear you had such a great time with Yoshiko. It’s fantastic to hear that her knowledge, charisma, and sense of humor made the tour so enjoyable, and we’re especially glad she was able to tailor the experience around your interests and answer all those questions from your group. We’re very proud of Yoshiko and the warm, personal experiences she creates for her guests. We absolutely love hearing that you’d request her again when you return to Kanazawa! We’ll make sure Yoshiko sees your kind words, she’ll be so happy to read this! Thank you from Kanazawa Tours.
Yoshiko was a very nice guide, we enjoyed and learned a lot about japan culture. Speaking supergood english. I definitely recommend her as a guide for your trip in Kanazawa! Couldn’t be better! Thx for the lovely day!
Thank you so much for this wonderful message! We’re honestly so happy to hear you had such a lovely day with Yoshiko. It’s fantastic to know that her knowledge, warm personality, and excellent English helped you learn more about Japanese culture while also having a really enjoyable time. Yoshiko has such a thoughtful way of sharing Kanazawa, and we’re very proud of the experience she creates for our guests. We’ll absolutely make sure she sees your kind words. She’ll be so happy to read this! Thank you from Kanazawa Tours.
Ian spent the entire day showing us around Kanazawa, despite the intense summer heat, and made every moment engaging and enjoyable. We learned so much about geishas, samurai, the history of Japan and Kanazawa, and even the fascinating art of gold leaf craftsmanship. He also took us to a charming little teahouse in Nishi Chaya District for a delicious matcha latte before heading to Omicho Market, where we enjoyed Omicho Hanton Curry, one of Kanazawa's local specialties, for lunch. Along the way, he explained the different local products sold at the market and even taught us a few useful Japanese phrases. Overall, Ian gave us an incredibly informative and memorable day. Everything was perfectly organized, and he was punctual throughout, sticking to the agreed schedule. We would highly recommend Ian to anyone looking for an authentic, insightful, and enjoyable experience in Kanazawa!
Thank you so much for this incredible message. We’re honestly so happy to hear you had such a memorable day exploring Kanazawa with Ian, especially despite the intense summer heat. It’s wonderful to know that Ian’s stories and insights helped you discover so much about the geisha and samurai districts, Japanese history, and the unique tradition of gold leaf craftsmanship. We love hearing that the small touches, like the teahouse stop, local lunch, market explanations, and Japanese phrases, made the experience even more special. Ian is truly passionate about sharing Kanazawa, and we’re very proud of the care, preparation, and enthusiasm he brings to every tour. It means a lot to hear that his organization and attention to detail helped make your day relaxed and enjoyable. We’ll make sure Ian sees your kind words, he will be so happy to read this. Thank you from Kanazawa Tours.
Despite our fears due to the fact that we had already visited the city and that our English is approximate, Nicola adapted to us and helped us discover places that we would never have seen without him. Thanks to him.
Thank you so much for this lovely message. We’re really happy to hear that Nicola was able to adapt the tour to your needs and help you discover a different side of Kanazawa, even after you had already visited the city. It’s wonderful to know he introduced you to places and experiences you may never have found on your own. Nicola has a great talent for making guests feel comfortable and creating a personal connection, and we’re very proud of the care he brings to every tour. We’ll make sure he sees your kind words, he will be very happy to read this. Thank you from Kanazawa Tours.
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