Kanazawa private tours

Tailoring each tour to your wishes by locals who love their city

Top private tours in Kanazawa

From exploring cool neighborhoods to eating with the locals to seeing iconic sites, these are some of our favorite experiences

When in Osaka
make sure to try
“kushikatsu”!

See the city like
you would with a friend who lives there

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When in Osaka
make sure to try
“kushikatsu”!

See the city like
you would with a friend who lives there

The best Kanazawa private tours & experiences with locals

Quieter than Kyoto but no less charming, Kanazawa is a perfectly preserved pocket of Japan’s past that shows off without even trying. The city is a treasure trove of famous historic jewels scattered throughout the beautiful cityscape, each illustrating stories of centuries-ago Japan. But private tours of Kanazawa with City Unscripted also take you off the tourist trail to discover secrets hidden just beneath the surface. On our Kanazawa private tours, you’ll uncover not only the iconic attractions but the modern snapshots of local life few visitors get to experience. With a local host leading our private tours in Kanazawa, the spirit of the city is palpable.

Meet some of our Kanazawa local hosts

Like the people who travel with us, they have different backgrounds and interests – but they’re all so passionate about the place they call home, they choose to spend their free time sharing it with the like-minded travelers matched to them.

We’ve handpicked them and we’ll match you to your perfect one!

See snapshots of Japan’s past

Known for its iconic historic attractions – Edo-era districts, centuries-old castles and neighborhoods dedicated to artisanal handicrafts, to name a few – Kanazawa is a personification of Japanese culture. Kanazawa private tours with us give you the opportunity to experience it all with someone who calls the city home. Our local guides are eager to share fascinating stories of their city’s history on your private tours in Kanazawa. Discover the city’s past and learn how it has influenced the present on unforgettable Kanazawa tours that double as an interactive history lesson!

Explore contemporary Kanazawa

Cultural gems like the Nagamachi samurai district and Higashi Chaya, the iconic geisha district, are top reasons to book private tours in Kanazawa. But while attractions like these may be on the first page of your guidebook, Kanazawa private tours have a lot more to offer. Discover local life on private tours in Kanazawa led by knowledgeable local guides. Whether you explore the bustling shopping promenade of Tatemachi, feast on croquettes famous throughout Japan at Omicho Market, or enjoy beer and snacks at a trendy local bar, contemporary Kanazawa is equally exhilarating.

Tours to satisfy your curiosity

At City Unscripted, if there’s one thing we know, it’s that no two travelers who book private tours of Kanazawa are the same. People see the world for many different reasons, and it’s the most important thing we consider when planning the best private tours in Kanazawa especially for you. Whether you’re a culinary connoisseur who wants to taste Rakugan, the city’s specialty sweets, a history buff eager for attractions like the 17th-century Tentokuin temple, or an outdoor enthusiast who dreams of seeing Utatsuyama Park during wildflower season, your itinerary will be 100% tailored to you.

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Latest reviews from our guests

Moha exceeded our expectations in every way. He suggested two attractions in Kanazawa that we had no idea about - the Ninja Temple and the Seisonkaku Villa - and both turned out to be the most memorable of our tour. He is also an expert at managing time to ensure that we were able to enjoy all the historical sites we wanted to see during our 8 hour tour. He is also polite, charming, funny, friendly, and knowledgeable. He taught us so much about Kanazawa as well as Japanese culture in general which made us appreciate everything that we got to experience. He was also able to converse with us in 3 languages (English, Arabic, and French) while at the same time assisting us at Omicho market to translate what we wanted to say in Japanese so that we can order the right food. It was such a pleasant day and the 8 hours (and 14 km walk) flew by so fast because we were having so much fun. Moha also took us to the best spots for pictures and took some amazing photos of us so that we can cherish those memories.

April 2024

Ahmed B
Our guide, Megumi, was super fun and enthusiastic about showing us around Kanazawa. Her excellent communication with us before our tour helped us plan a perfect day. And when the re-entry immigration process for our cruise ship took a couple of hours longer than expected she accommodated with changing her schedule so that we were able to do most of what we had planned before we had to return to the ship.

April 2024

Kate R
Megumi is so very enthusiastic and energetic. Her English is excellent and her communication to us before meeting to plan out time with her has been outstanding.

April 2024

Kate R
Cris followed my questionnaire to customize our walk and show me the special insider spots that are hard to find on your own

April 2024

Suzanne F