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Kanazawa 4hr Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
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Kanazawa 4hr Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide

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Duration: 4h
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Live guide: Japanese, English
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  • icensed Local English Speaking Guide
  • Customizable Tour of your choice of 2-3 sites from 'What to expect' list
  • Meet up with guide on foot within designated area of Kanazawa.
What's not included
  • Transportation fees, Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
  • Private Vehicle
  • You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
  • Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.
  • Entry/Admission - Kenrokuen Garden
  • Entry/Admission - D. T. Suzuki Museum
  • Entry/Admission - Myoryuji - Ninja Temple
  • Entry/Admission - 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art
  • Entry/Admission - Seisonkaku Villa
  • Entry/Admission - Kanazawa Castle
  • Entry/Admission - Kanazawa City Nishi Chaya Museum
  • Entry/Admission - Oyama Shrine


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Pickup details
    • This private tour is a walking day tour. A private vehicle is not included. Public transportation or local taxis maybe used to transfer between sites. Exact transportation costs can be discussed with the guide after a reservation is finalized. Please have Japanese Yen on hand for your transportation costs. If you wish to arrange for a private vehicle, please contact us directly. All Private vehicles must be booked 5 days in advance. Maximum number of passengers: 7.
    Hotel pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
      Port pickup offered
      During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.
      • Kanazawa Port Cruise Terminal, Ri-65 Muryojimachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-0332, Japan
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Service animals allowed
        • Near public transportation
        • Stroller accessible
        • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
        • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
        • Wheelchair accessible
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 92136P58

        • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
        • Most travelers can participate
        • This is a walking tour. Pick up is on foot.
        • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
        • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

        • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

        If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 92136P58

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        Storyteller496978
        9 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Apr 2024 • Couples
        Jasmine was a superb guide who showed us the wonders of a tea ceremony and afterwards we wandered through a Geisha district and her the singing and music being playing by novice Geisha’s learning the art. We toured the samurai district and visited one of the few publicly accessible Samurai homes full of interesting but simple furnishings. We also were taken to an antique store that had a wide variety of cereamic and lacquer work on display. The tour was well paced and easy but informative and we would highly recommend Jasmine.
        Written April 18, 2024
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        Thank you so much for your kind review! In the tea ceremony you had strong tea and you were surprised at the richness of the tea! I am glad you liked Samurai house and items displayed. It was a really pleasure guiding you around the city of Kanazawa and thank you for coming to Japan! I hope you can come to see our country again. From your guide Jasmine
        Written April 22, 2024
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        Joshua M
        1 contribution
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jun 2024 • Family
        The tour was a blast. Our guide Hiroko was amazing! She emailed before the tour to get an idea of what kinds of things we wanted to see and then made a very efficient plan to maximize our time together. Kanazawa is fascinating and beautiful, and Hiroko showed us her deep knowledge of the city’s art, culture, and history. She was warm, friendly, and engaging for the entire walk.
        Written June 14, 2024
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        Thank you very much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience of the Kanazawa Half-day Private Tour with me as your guide. Your enthusiasm and curiosity during the tour made it even more enjoyable for me as your guide. I am delighted to hear that you had a fantastic time exploring the city with me as your guide. I wish you all the best in your future travels and adventures. Hiroko
        Written June 17, 2024
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        macdonaldjuk
        Scottish Borders10 contributions
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        Nov 2024 • Couples
        We really enjoyed a private tour with Shoten, despite the rain, from our hotel to the Omicho Market, through the refurbished Kanazawa Castle and on through the streets of the Tea House district. Shoten was a great guide and knowledgeable of the history and even including the construction techniques in the Castle. He transmitted his pride in his culture and his country and answered our many ( often left field) questions. We felt that we had learned in addition to enjoying our tour. We would recommend him and the tour and wish him well for the future
        Written November 3, 2024
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        I guided Scottish guests around Kanazawa city. They were a very nice couple and enjoyed Omicho Market, Kanazawa Castle, Higashi Chaya District even in the rain. They had fresh prawn sushi in Omicho Market. They were interested in the structures of Kanazawa castle and beautiful guest rooms in a traditional tea house. I also enjoyed guiding them around Kanazawa. Shoten
        Written November 8, 2024
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        Robin A
        1 contribution
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Nov 2024 • Couples
        Sho was punctual and Informative.
        Always checking we were happy with the pace and content of trip.
        He kindly helped us purchase a day pass bus ticket that enabled us to do less miles walking. Amazing!
        We saw all sights we wanted to see with commentry and interesting facts/ history. Sho took our pics during trip and sent them to us.
        Way easier than trying to find everything yourself. This way we didn't miss anything.
        Thanks
        Written November 19, 2024
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        Thank you so much for your review! It was very nice for us to see such a beautiful scene in Kenrokuen Garden. And it was very lucky for us to find a gold leaf taxi. Thank you. From your guide, Shoten
        Written November 22, 2024
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        Bianca A
        2 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Aug 2024 • Couples
        We did a wonderful tour with Guide Shoten Sasaki, he contacted us previously, we set up a route together and we did the tour on time. We visit Oyama Shrine, Gyokusen'inmaru Garden, Kanazawa Castle Park, Kenrokuen Park, Seisonkaku and Higashi Chaya District.
        During the tour Shoten was very inquisitive, took pictures and clarified our doubts.
        Kanazawa is a beautiful city and very rich culturally, making the guided tour further enriched our experience!
        Arigatou gozaimasu Sho!
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        Written September 12, 2024
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        Thank you for excellent review. You were very happy to see many traditional things in Kanazawa. And you were very interested in Kanji. I also enjoyed guiding you very much. Shoten
        Written September 15, 2024
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        Marie S
        1 contribution
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Apr 2024 • Couples
        We had a wonderful time with Yumiko, she is an excellent guide and very knowledgeable about each area. We visited Nagamachi district, Kenrokuen garden, Kanazawa Castle and had a bit of time extra to view Higashi Chaya district as well. Will highly recommend touring with Yumiko or Japan guide agency again!
        Written April 12, 2024
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        Thank you very much for your warm message. I really enjoyed guiding you in Kanazawa. This year cherry blossom season lasted longer than usual and I'm very happy you could enjoy them. Kanazawa is beautiful in each season and I'm looking forward to your coming back to this city again in different season. Yumiko
        Written April 17, 2024
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        Virginia W
        2 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Nov 2024 • Couples
        We enjoyed our morning tour with Yoshi - the knowledge he shared about the districts we visited helped bring Kanazawa to life for us. We learned a lot and saw a lot in a short period of time on a very rainy day - I can’t imagine having tried to tour the areas on our own. Such a great experience - highly recommend it.
        Written November 10, 2024
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        Thank you so much about your review and I would appreciate it ! I am sorry about the terrible rainy day on the tour but I have felt very happy that we could make it , laughing each other and getting wet in the city of Kanazawa. One of good points is we took good picture without any other people in any places. Did you enjoy Omicho market at the end? Yoshi
        Written November 18, 2024
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        David L
        2 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Nov 2023 • Solo
        I was travelling Japan on a solo trip and decided on a whim to book a day trip to Kanazawa to learn more about Japanese history and boy am I glad I did. Hiroko was kind enough to take me around Kanazawa for a half-day tour on last minute notice, and I learned more about history and culture than I would if I had explored on my own. Hiroko is incredibly knowledgable and fun! And very experienced: she knew all of the tricks to get us into the various sites without waiting in line. She answered so many questions I had about Japanese culture and history, and that made it so much more fun. At the end she gave me a very good restaurant recommendation to cap the day off. Definitely book a local guide if you visit Kanazawa, and definitely try to get Hiroko if you can!
        Written November 24, 2023
        This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
        Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience of the Kanazawa Half-day Private Tour with me as your guide. It was an absolute pleasure to be your guide and share the beauty and history of my hometown with you I'm glad that I could add depth to your understanding and make your visit even more meaningful. I wish you all the best in your future travels and adventures. Hiroko
        Written November 26, 2023
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        Chan WY
        Singapore2 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Nov 2022
        Yumiko-san is an excellent guide. We went to Omicho market, Kenrokuen and Hagashichaya. She explained the history of each destination in detail and fluently. It makes me feel like a day trip with a kind friend. Highly recommend!
        Written November 6, 2022
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        Thank you very much for your kind comment. You are such a lovely and warm person that it felt like you were family! I also really enjoyed walking around and talking with you. Please come visit again in Kanazawa!
        Written November 16, 2022
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        Karen K
        3 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Oct 2023 • Solo
        I had a great time exploring on this tour. We covered a lot of ground, and I learned so much! Yumiko is a delight to talk with and learn from. This tour was easily my favorite experience while visiting Kanazawa.
        Written October 14, 2023
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        Thank you so much for your warm comment. I really enjoyed walking around Kanazawa and especially talking with you. I hope that you'll visit Kanazawa again in a different season. Yumiko
        Written October 18, 2023
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