Kanazawa
Secret gems of Kanazawa
Hidden Gems • 3 hours
5.0
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Secret gems of Kanazawa
Journey through Kanazawa's hidden gems with a local, gaining insider insights on an unforgettable tour.
What makes this experience special
Key highlights
- Ditch the crowds and uncover Kanazawa’s secret side with your savvy local host as your guide.
- Wander through Utatsuyama Park, a lush city forest bursting with blooms, shrines, and serenity.
- Step into Nishi Chaya, where geisha and maiko still live, train, and keep centuries-old art alive.
- Sip and soak up the charm of Kazuemachi, where modern cafés meet riverside tradition.
- Get more insider tips for unique 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.
3 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested
What’s included
Private and personalized experience
3 hours with a Host
Walking experience (other transport can be arranged at an additional cost)
What’s not included
Food and drinks
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
Some of Kanazawa’s most precious districts are overshadowed by more famous areas – but seeing the city through a local’s eyes creates a new perspective. Explore a quiet residential area where pastel-colored Rakugan confections – a Kanazawa specialty – are produced, and learn more about mysterious geisha at the geisha museum and training ground. Visit Utatsuyama Park – an expansive forest in the middle of the city with over 100 types of wildflowers – then forego crowded Higashi Chaya in favor of storybook Kazuemachi, a small riverside district lined with wood-built, feudal-era buildings where ethereal geisha play music and locals move between trendy taprooms and galleries (why not let your host recommend a hidden haunt for a quick coffee?).
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?
Real Stories, Real Connections
See our hosts and guests creating memories
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Cynthia
Nov 2025
It was an amazing tour! Our tour guide, Saki was so pleasant and showed us exactly what we wanted to experience! We enjoyed our tour and time with her!
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Olga
Oct 2025
Great!!
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Daniel
Oct 2025
Incredible experience! Our guide, Megumi, was an A+ guide and customized the tour based on what we were interested in. highly recommend!
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David
Oct 2025
Great!!
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David
Oct 2025
In a 3h tour of Kanazawa Akari showed us amazing places we definitely would have missed if we had just wandered about. She was very well knowledgeable of the history and culture. We thoroughly enjoyed it and would definitely recommend this tour!
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Danielle
Oct 2025
Lots of interesting facts about what we were seeing and in response to questions, felt was a natural discussion not just reading from a list of things to say
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