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Private Tailored Kanazawa Highlights Tour with a Local

Q: Where does this tour start?

This tour starts at: We will meet outside of Mister donuts at Omicho Market, where the bus stop is. Your guide will have a sign written "walking tour” on it..

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Overview

Step into the heart of Kanazawa’s timeless charm on a personalized half-day walking tour like no other. Your journey begins with a friendly chat where we’ll explore your interests and craft a custom itinerary just for you. Whether you’re captivated by samurai history, enchanted by traditional tea houses, or curious about contemporary culture, this tour is as unique as you are.

Accompanied by a passionate local guide, you’ll uncover Kanazawa’s hidden gems and iconic landmarks, all at your own pace. With flexibility at the core of this experience, you’re free to linger where you’re inspired, ask unlimited questions, and truly connect with the city’s stories.

From the serene Kenrokuen Garden to the historic Higashi Chaya District, every stop on your journey blends tradition and modernity, leaving you with memories to treasure.

Join us to explore, learn, and savor Kanazawa’s cultural richness—one step at a time.

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What's Included

✓ Included

Insider Tips to make the most of your stay in Kanazawa
Hotel meet-up in the city center
Flexible and customisable walking tour including highlights and hidden gems
private knowledgable local guide

✗ Not Included

insurance
Entrance fees
transportation fees if needed
food and drinks

Itinerary

Stop 1

Omicho Market, also called Kanazawa's kitchen has been the largest fresh food market in Kanazawa since the Edo period. Its busy network of covered streets holds over 180 stalls and restaurants that sell fresh seafood, vegetables, fruit, and many other local products.

Stop 2

Step back in time as you explore the majestic Kanazawa Castle park. With its impressive stone walls and elegant turrets, this iconic landmark tells the story of the powerful Maeda Clan and their samurai legacy.

Stop 3

We will make a brief stop at Gyokuseninmaru Garden which is a very charming traditional-style Landscape garden.

Stop 4

We will cross the majectic entrance gate mixing Japanese, chinese and western elements and admire the beautiful garden also called "Music instrument garden". Oyama Jinja is one of the most popular Shrines for Locals.

Stop 5

We will travel back in time, learn how the Samurai lived and visit The "Nomura Residence". Its wonderful private garden awarded 2 stars in the Michelin green Guide.

Stop 6

we'll end our adventure with one of Japan's most celebrated landscape gardens. Kenrokuen, known for its stunning seasonal beauty, features serene ponds, meandering streams, and meticulously maintained flora. Capture the essence of tranquility in this historical paradise.

Stop 7

Higashi Chaya District, Kanazawa’s historic geisha district, enchants visitors with its beautifully preserved wooden tea houses, narrow cobblestone streets, and a timeless ambiance of traditional Japan.

Stop 8

Kazuemachi, a charming riverside geisha district in Kanazawa, offers a serene blend of traditional wooden buildings, intimate tea houses, and picturesque views along the Asano River.