Iconic Sights & Hidden Gems • 8 hours
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Top 10 Kanazawa in a day
Unlock Kanazawa's secrets with a local host by your side and explore must-see landmarks with hidden treasures sprinkled in between.
What makes this experience special
Key highlights
- Visit 10 of Kanazawa’s most iconic attractions in just one day
- Explore several of its famous central neighborhoods including Kenroku-en and the Higashi Chaya geisha district
- See landmarks like Kanazawa Castle and Tsuzumi Gate
- Grab a snack of local street food at Omicho Market, the “Kitchen of Karawaza”
- Let your local host offer tips and recommendations for more things to see and do on 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
Kanazawa is home to centuries of preserved history – you could never see all of its top attractions in just one day, but what you could do is explore the heart of the city, and tick 10 of them off your bucket list! Higashi Chaya, the city’s famous geisha district, is a must-see, but Nichi Chaya in the south has a rich geisha tradition and some hidden gems of its own, like rakugan – Kanazawa’s pretty, pastel-colored sweets – and a geisha training ground. You’ll see iconic symbols of Japan’s historic heart, like the stately Kanazawa Castle, Omicho Market, and Kenroku-en Garden (one of Japan’s Three Great Gardens), but you’ll also explore the city’s contemporary side in Katamachi, a lively downtown district lined with trendy shops, cool cafes, restaurants, and bars.
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What travelers think of our Kanazawa experiences
Robert
Oct 2025
A great day. Akari was so knowledgeable and fun , best tour we have had in Japan!!
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Victoria
Oct 2025
We had such a great day with Megumi! She showed us around all the areas of Kanazawa we wanted to see, found us fantastic food, and was a delight to simply spend time with chatting and laughing. She took such good care of us and was always checking in to make sure we were doing well and had what we needed. We couldn’t be happier with the day. Thanks Megumi!
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Rosemary
Oct 2025
Megumi was delightful. We learnt new ways of sampling market food in the market. Her explanations of the Geiko area helped us understand this part of Japanese culture.
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Babette
Oct 2025
It was so nice spending time together with you, as “friends”.
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Olga
Oct 2025
Great!!
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Ross
Apr 2023
Our guide was amazing, she was wonderful with our 10 year old son and had so much knowledge to share. She showed us all we asked to see plus extra would highly recommend Yukari
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