Private Tour
Discover Kanazawa with a Local: Private & Custom Tour
Overview
Available languages
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Discover Kanazawa with a friendly local guide who has lived here for more than 25 years. This private and flexible tour is tailored to your interests whether you want to explore famous landmarks like Kenrokuen Garden, Kanazawa Castle, and the Higashi Chaya District, or dive into hidden neighborhoods and local culture. My goal is to make you feel at home in Kanazawa, offering a warm welcome and personal touch throughout the day. Along the way, I’ll share insider tips, stories, and local recommendations so you can experience the city in a way that feels both authentic and memorable. With me as your guide, Kanazawa becomes more than sightseeing. It feels like visiting a friend.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Kenrokuen Garden
One of Japan’s most celebrated gardens, known for its seasonal beauty. (Optional — can be replaced with another landmark of your choice.)
Kanazawa Castle
Explore the historic castle grounds and learn about Kanazawa’s samurai heritage. (Customizable stop)
What‘s Included
Friendly tips and local recommendations
Private guided tour
Food and drinks
Personal expenses
Transportation
Admission fees (depending on where we go)
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
6-Hour Private Tour
Duration: 6 hours
Pickup included
4-Hour Private Tour
Duration: 4 hours
Pickup included
Reviews
4 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour guide
Guide489662,,Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was fabulous. Yuka tailored it to my interests. Which was to better understand the Japanese people and their culture amd to see important sights. Mission accomplished Yuka is a very nice person, well versed and relatable. The tour was amazing.
Nice expierence
aistep711,,Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Yuka was really great and arranged everything for our speed and comfort. Took us to most important and some secrect spots as well.
Yuka was an excellent...
Kim L,,Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Yuka was an excellent tour guide for our 4-hour tour of Kanazawa. Her English was excellent, she was extremely pleasant and thoughtful and shared many interesting things about Kanazawa and life in Japan. Highly recommend!!
It was wonderful and very very very good !
Kerstin N,,Sep 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It has been the most suprsing and wonderful experience so far. Yuka was charmant,intelligent, knew soo much and made the Tour according to my wishes and preferences,it was amazing
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