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Sakura traditions up-close: A cherry blossom-filled journey in Kanazawa

4 hours English
5 (98)
100% Personalized

A unique chance to experience the cherry blossom season's traditions like a local - the best sakura viewing spots, traditional eats, and a hanami

How It Works

Book your date

Choose your preferred date, start time and group size for your experience.

Share your interests

Complete your personalisation form after booking, for a tailored experience.

Explore with your matched host

We match you with a local host who shapes the route around you.

Experience Overview

Time:

4 hours

What to expect:

Fully tailored to your preferences

Language:

Hosted in English (Other languages may be requested)

Meeting point:

Kenrokuen Information Center, 1-25 Kenrokumachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-0936, Japan

Cancellation:

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience

What to bring:

  • We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
  • Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.

What’s Included:

A traditional Japanese picnic (bento box, shared sushi platter, Japanese sweets, two drinks)
Private and personalized walking experience
4 hours with a local host

What’s Excluded:

Food and drinks, other than the ones included above
Tickets to any attractions
Transportation costs
Gratuities (optional)
Mostly walking, with food, drinks, transport and entry fees paid separately unless stated.

Reviews of Our Kanazawa Experiences

Sho was a an amazing tour guide, from the planning to the beautiful gardens and castle tour, everything was perfect.

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Mark
Kanazawa

Katie really personalized our experience based on what we wanted to do. She made our trip educational, fun, and was just the right pace for us.

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Jamie
Kanazawa

Katie was a great guide. Her knowledge and passion for the Kanazawa area truly shows.

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Jeffrey
Kanazawa

Marina provided great historical information re: the gardens and castle giving us better insight on what we were seeing.

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Karen
Kanazawa

I would like to thanks Cris for this perfect morning looking at these amazings places all around Kanazawa. The cherry blossoms, the Park, the samurais houses. All the explanations were very interesting and acurate. It was definitelly worth it

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Martin
Kanazawa

Although there were not many blooming cherry blossoms, I felt like I did not miss much as Lucy was able to provide so many interesting details and info about the sites. Lucy was an excellent guide. This trip was fantastic and was better than I hoped for. I would highly recommend this tour.

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James
Kanazawa
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Kanazawa, Our Guests Way

Here are our guests exploring on a City Unscripted experience.
Visitors pause beneath the striking architecture of Kanazawa Station.

Visitors pause beneath the striking architecture of Kanazawa Station.

Friends enjoying a serene night walk among illuminated sakura trees.

Friends enjoying a serene night walk among illuminated sakura trees.

Enjoying a sunny stroll through charming streets in Kanazawa.

Enjoying a sunny stroll through charming streets in Kanazawa.

A cheerful group poses under Kanazawa Station's iconic wooden gate.

A cheerful group poses under Kanazawa Station's iconic wooden gate.

Savoring a delicate dish in the heart of Kanazawa.

Savoring a delicate dish in the heart of Kanazawa.

Strolling under lantern-lit trees in a tranquil Kanazawa night.

Strolling under lantern-lit trees in a tranquil Kanazawa night.

Enjoying a crisp day beneath the stone statue in Kanazawa.

Enjoying a crisp day beneath the stone statue in Kanazawa.

Bright umbrella contrasts against a moody Kanazawa sky.

Bright umbrella contrasts against a moody Kanazawa sky.

Enjoying a rainy day under a traditional parasol in Kanazawa.

Enjoying a rainy day under a traditional parasol in Kanazawa.

Two people enjoy a tranquil view by the pond in Kanazawa.

Two people enjoy a tranquil view by the pond in Kanazawa.

Strolling by the serene pond, they pause to soak it in.

Strolling by the serene pond, they pause to soak it in.

Enjoying ice cream in front of a golden screen in Kanazawa.

Enjoying ice cream in front of a golden screen in Kanazawa.

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Sharing smiles beneath the cherry blossoms in Kanazawa's peaceful gardens.

Sharing smiles beneath the cherry blossoms in Kanazawa's peaceful gardens.