Kanazawa
Full day in Kanazawa
Flexible Full-Day Discovery • 8 hours
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Full day in Kanazawa
Embark on the ultimate full-day tour, exploring top attractions and secret treasures, including encounters with geisha and samurai.
What makes this experience special
Key highlights
- 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
What to know before you go
Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.
8 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested
What’s included
Private and personalized experience
8 hours with a host
Walking experience (other transport can be arranged at an additional cost)
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)
Meeting point
Kanazawa Station Information Center - The host will be waiting in front of it by the main entrance.Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experienceWhat 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.
How your day could unfold
A flexible, unscripted experience designed entirely around your interests. Your host will adapt the day based on what excites you mostWhat 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.
1. Select a date
2. Select start time
3. Tailor your experience
Answer a few quick questions to help your host craft the perfect day tailored to you.
1. What’s your preferred hosting style?
2. How would you like the pace of your day?
3. What’s your walking comfort level?
4. Are you celebrating something special?
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What travelers think of this experience
Carlos
May 2025
Rimiko was a wonderful insightful guide! we visited both famous and hidden gems. Highly reccomended!
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Carlos
Apr 2025
Rimiko was a wonderful insightful guide! we visited both famous and hidden gems. She helped explained everything well and had a lot of knowledge. Highly recommended!
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Borrillo
Apr 2025
We completed a full day walking tour of Kanazawa, with Harumi Hirano as our guide. She is highly proficient in English and has an excellent knowledge of the city and its history. Apart from that, she was able to provide us with valuable insights on Japanese culture and society. Her tour covered the usual Kanazawa attractions such as the Samurai and Geisha distrcts, Kenrokuen garden, Omicho market and the castle, along with several shrines. But what made her tour excellent was a stop at the Kanazawa Museum of Contemporary Art, to view several of the free exhibits. While there, we took in the Miniature Life exhibition. Overall, Harumi was attentive to what we wanted in our tour and she also suggested several excellent restaurants for lunch. We would highly recommend Harumi, if you are considering a tour of Kanazawa.
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Grittin
Apr 2025
We had the pleasure of having Rimiko san as our tour guide in Kanazawa. She is not only a professional and informative tour guide, but a kind, patient, and friendly person as well. While we did lot of walking and learning about the history of Kanazawa, she was always attentive to our desires. For a short 1-day trip, she did her best to help us get the most out of the city with perfect pace for our family of seven including two small kids. She also knows the best spots to get good photos for our memories and the pictures are a delight. I strongly recommend her to anyone wanting to see and experience Kanazawa. Thank you Rimiko san!
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Tara
Apr 2025
Our guide Sho was very knowledgeable and thorough for our day. We saw many beautiful areas in Kanazawa even though it was rainy, windy and very cold. Our guide lifted our spirits and we had a great time.
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Tara
Apr 2025
Sho was a very knowledgeable and enjoyable guide. We saw the best parts of Kanazawa without feeling rushed. Highly recommend!
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