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What you’ll do

Buckle up for a practical crash course in getting around Kanazawa like a pro – and a golden opportunity to check out a couple of the city’s must-sees along the way. With your sensei – er, local host – leading the way, you’ll get a feel for the city center, starting at the 120-year-old Kanazawa Station and its surrounding hub of stores, restaurants, and, of course, the exquisite Tsuzumi Gate, an unofficial symbol of the city. At Omicho Market, the “Kitchen of Kanazawa”, join locals browsing stalls packed with mouthwatering food (and get plenty of delicious recommendations from your local insider), then head to Kenroku-en Garden, a famous Japanese landscaped garden that’s conveniently situated right by the bustling downtown Katamachi shopping district.

  • Private experience, tailored to you

  • 3 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)

  • Your hotel/apartment or any other central location

Experience outline

  • See some of central Kanazawa’s most famous attractions (and a couple reserved for in-the-know locals)
  • Explore beautiful nature, bustling city and historical sites in just three hours
  • Take the opportunity to try some of Kanazawa’s most popular cuisine at Omicho Market
  • Set yourself up for a successful trip by learning how to navigate the city like a local
  • Have a helpful host to share expert tips and recommendations for the rest of your trip

Things to know

What’s included

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

Meeting point

Your hotel/apartment or any other central location

What’s not included

  • Food and drinks
  • Tickets to any attractions
  • Transportation costs
  • Gratuities (optional)

Cancellation

  • Cancel 7 days before the experience for a full refund
  • Worry-free cancellation terms: book with peace of mind knowing that you can cancel for free up to a day before the experience and receive a full refund.

Reviews

    Yukari was awesome. She listened right off to understand exactly what interested me. As a result the 3 hours exceeded my expectation and went far too quickly. To me ‘unscripted’ means just that! To be prepared to go where the interest is and as a result I had a completely unexpected opportunity that I would. Ever have experienced without the help and patience of Yukari. She was relatable and made for a genuinely surprising and memorable experience

    November 2023

    Narelle B

    Selda was a fantastic tour guide who gave us details on the buildings in Kanazawa as well as the daily life in the city. She brought us to each of the places we wanted to see and answered our questions about the history of the area. She was also great at pointing out spots to visit for meals and shopping which were all tested and agreed with!

    November 2023

    Paul V

    The weather was really not on our side and it rained for the three hours of our journey ! But Jorge’s talent as a guide helped us to ignore these unpleasant conditions.

    October 2023

    Denis C

    We really enjoyed Lucy’s company. She shared her own experiences of Japan with us. She told us about Kanazawa in an interesting way.

    October 2023

    Roger K

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