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Half-Day Kanazawa Wonders
Half-Day Kanazawa Wonders
Half-Day Kanazawa Wonders
Half-Day Kanazawa Wonders
Half-Day Kanazawa Wonders

Private Tailored Kanazawa Highlights Tour with a Local

By Lucy
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Overview

Step into the heart of Kanazawa’s timeless charm on a personalised 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 savour Kanazawa’s cultural richness—one step at a time.

Activity location

  • Omicho Market
    • 50 Kamiomicho
    • 920-0905, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Mister Donut Kanazawa Musashi Shop
    • ８８番地 Aokusamachi
    • 920-0907, Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedInsider Tips to make the most of your stay in Kanazawa
  • What's includedWhat's includedprivate knowledgable local guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedHotel meet-up in the city centre
  • What's includedWhat's includedFlexible and customisable walking tour including highlights and hidden gems
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedinsurance
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedEntrance fees
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedtransport fees if needed
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedfood and drinks

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Omicho Market
  • 30m
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.
Kanazawa Castle Park
  • 40m
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 storey of the powerful Maeda Clan and their samurai legacy.
Gyokusen-immaru Garden
  • 15m
We will make a brief stop at Gyokuseninmaru Garden which is a very charming traditional-style Landscape garden.
Oyama Shrine
  • 20m
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.
Nomura Family Samurai House
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
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.
Kenrokuen Garden
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
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.
Higashichaya Old Town
  • 45m
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.
Kazuemachi Tea House Street
  • 15m
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.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESOmicho Market
    • 50 Kamiomicho
    • 920-0905, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEMister Donut Kanazawa Musashi Shop
    • ８８番地 Aokusamachi
    • 920-0907, Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan

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