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What you’ll do

Kyoto who? With its perfectly preserved samurai and geisha districts (you could see them both), Kanazawa is just as much a cultural jewel as its more famous cousin, with attractions your local host is eager to share with you. You might want to see the city’s shrines and temples, like Oyama Shrine (its gate marries elements of Japanese and Chinese architecture) and Tentokuin temple, built in the 17th century by the Maeda samurai clan. Speaking of the Maeda clan, Kanazawa Castle, the clan’s historic seat of power, is a must-visit, but so are the city’s modern attractions, like Omicho Market and its famous croquettes – it’s not called the “Kitchen of Kanazawa” for nothing! – or the trendy cafes and stores lining the crowded Katamachi shopping district, a small slice of the big city.  

  • Private experience, tailored to you

  • 8 hours

  • Matched to your ideal host

  • Walking tour (may use public transport)

  • Private transportation on request

  • Hosted in English (On request: Arabic, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish)

  • Kanazawa Station Information Center - The host will be waiting in front of it by the main entrance.

Experience outline

  • See an area of Kanazawa chosen by your knowledgeable host, but visit locations tailored to your interests
  • Explore central Kanazawa’s attractions, or head off the beaten track to hidden gems recommended by your host (or do a bit of both!)
  • Grab a bite at the “Kitchen of Kanazawa”, Omicho Market, the most popular market in the city
  • See several of the city’s unmissable sights, like Oyama Shrine and Kanazawa Castle
  • Have your local host share plenty of tips and recommendations for the rest of your trip

Things to know

What’s included

  • Private and personalized experience
  • 8 hours with a host
  • Walking experience (other transport can be arranged at an additional cost)

Meeting point

Kanazawa Station Information Center - The host will be waiting in front of it by the main entrance.

What’s not included

  • Food and drinks (but you can pre-book your lunch with us, simply contact hello@cityunscripted.com)
  • Tickets to any attractions
  • Transportation costs
  • Gratuities (optional)

Cancellation

Cancel 7 days before the experience for a full refund

Reviews

    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

    Wir hatten einen tollen Tag mit Megumi. Vor der Tour hat sie mit uns besprochen,was wir sehen möchten. Sie hat für uns eine Teezeremonie gebucht.Da unsere Freundin Geburtstag hatte ,hat sie uns Blumen besorgt. Vielen Dank Megumi für einen unvergesslichen Tag in Kanazawa! We had a great day with Megumi. Before the tour she discussed with us what we would like to see. She booked a tea ceremony for us. Since it was our friend's birthday, she got us flowers. Thank you Megumi for an unforgettable day in Kanazawa!

    April 2024

    Katrin S

    Criselda provided us with all information that a tourist would need. She had planned the day very well, meeting us at hotel’s lobby, spending time in the local market, introducing popular vendors, etc. She spoke Japanese and English fluently which helped us to learn the city and enjoy our day. I strongly recommend her tour to all visitors.

    April 2024

    Bijan A

    We had a great day in Kanazawa. Our guide Akari was well prepared and her English skills were excellent. We got to see many beautiful and interesting places and we were also recommended a restaurant for dinner that was fantastic. Akari knew a lot about the area and the Japanese culture, and she answered our many questions in the best way.

    April 2024

    Christian G

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