Private Tour
Explore Kanazawa Half Day Private Tour with Local Guide
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Discover Kanazawa like a Local!
Join my private, fully customized walking and bus tour, designed just for you. With over 23 years living in Kanazawa, I know the city’s hidden gems and fascinating stories you won’t find in guidebooks. ✨I have a Japanese nurse license. If you feel unwell during the tour, I can help you.
After you book, we’ll chat to create your perfect 5–6 hour adventure.
Whether you want to explore Kenrokuen Garden, Omicho Market, the Higashi Chaya District, Pokémon center Kanazawa, or Kanazawa Castle Park and Station.
We’ll travel mainly by foot and local buses, making it easy and comfortable to see the best of the city. I love meeting new people and sharing conversation, so every tour is a personal experience. Let’s make your Kanazawa visit truly unforgettable-just for you! ☺️
※Guests are kindly advised that the tour host cannot accept responsibility for any illness to unforeseen accidents occurring during the tour.
※ Childcare is available. Please ask freely!
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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‘s Included
A bottle of water is included for each guest.
Transportation fees guests and guide are not included.
Any food and drinks purchased during the tour are not included. Any food or drinks for the host will be at the guest’s expense. (Except the bottle of water)
Entrance fee for both guests and the host. Any of them for the host will be at the guest’s expense.
Insurance and liability regarding unforeseen accidents or illnesses during the tour
What To Expect
Kenrokuen Garden
Kenrokuen Garden is one of Japan’s most celebrated landscape gardens. You can enjoy seasonal beauty and atmosphere. If you can go there, you can enjoy (1)Discover iconic sights such as Kasumigaike Pond and the famous Kotoji Lantern. Perfect spots for memorable photos! (2)Experience the changing scenery throughout year. From cherry blossoms in spring, and vibrant autumn foliage to snow-covered trees in winter. ❄️ (3)Stroll through beautifully landscaped grounds featuring ponds, streams, bridges, and historic teahouses.
Kanazawa Castle
Kanazawa Castle is a historic landmark and one of Japan’s most impressive castles, offering glimpses into the regions samurai past. If you go there, you can enjoy (1)Explore the vast castle grounds, including iconic gates like “Ishikawa-Mon” and impressive structures such as “The Higashi Yagura Turret”. (2)Discover the unique stone architecture
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Explore Kanazawa Half Day Private Tour with Local Guide
Reviews
61 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent!
corya843,
Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Yuriya was an amazing tour guide. She was everything we were hoping for and more. She was very knowledgeable and kind. She took us to amazing places in kanazawa
Kanazawa Half-Day Private Tour with Local Guide
26svenc,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00From the spontaneous booking last night to the farewell this afternoon, everything was top. Yuri was very committed to planning the tour according to my interests and picked me up at the hotel. Today was very interesting, I got to know Kanazawa very well thanks to the information from Yuri and can highly recommend her as a guide. She is open, humorous and knows many details about the individual places or the history. In short, she loves her job and visitors benefit from it!
Great tour and guide experience with Yuri!!
garysR3078FQ,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide, Yuri, was outstanding in many ways. She communicated clearly in advance of our tour, met us at the train station, took so many pictures so we didn't need to think about taking any on our end. We explored Kanazawa by foot and bus which was a fun and different transit path for us. She led us to a local and delicious spot in the Samurai area for lunch. Yuri was very knowledgeable and shared a great deal of information, both historical and current. After the tour, whe sent along an album of pictures for us to download. We would 100% recommend her to anyone visiting Kanazawa.
More Than Sightseeing – A Deep Kanazawa Experience with Yuri
889奨小,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a wonderful private tour in Kanazawa with my guide, Yuri and it was truly one of the highlights of my stay in Kanazawa. From the very beginning, she impressed me with her deep knowledge of Kanazawa’s history, culture, and geography. We visited Kanazawa Castle and several beautiful spots around the city, and I also had the chance to try some local Kanazawa dishes that were absolutely delicious. Without Yuri’s guidance, I would have just “seen” the sights — but with her, I was able to understand the stories and meaning behind them. What I especially appreciated was how she tailored the tour perfectly to my interests. She asked what kind of experiences I wanted and built the itinerary around that, which made the day feel very personal and special. We even visited a gold leaf workshop, where I could watch the delicate process of making gold leaf up close — something I never would have found on my own. Yuri is not only knowledgeable but also warm, patient, and genuinely passionate about sharing the beauty of Kanazawa. Thanks to her, I felt like I truly connected with the city and its traditions, not just as a tourist, but as someone who got to experience its soul. If you’re thinking about booking this tour — don’t hesitate. This isn’t just a sightseeing tour; it’s an experience that will make you fall in love with Kanazawa. I can’t recommend Yuri highly enough. She made my time there unforgettable.
Amazing Kanazawa Tour!!!
Dream59246173389,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This time, I asked for a guide because I wanted to learn more deeply about Kanazawa! Yuriya was incredibly knowledgeable about Kanazawa’s history and culture. So, I could learn so much from her. She herself was cheerful, easy to talk to, and very attentive—truly perfect! The time flew by so quickly! It was such a joy to walk through charming places like the Higashi Chaya District and the Samurai Residence area while listening to her explanations. She also took many photos for me, and I’m looking forward to sharing them later! Thank you so much!
A wonderful day in Kanzanawa with Yuria
844ernal,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I really enjoyed the time together with Yuria! She learned me a bit about Kanazawa. She has a great knowledge of the historie of Kanazaw. She was explaining with a lot of interesting details. She was so very patient with me and answered all my questions. Unfortunality my husband could't join the trip, but she frequently asked me about hiw wellbeing. She is also a nurse and helped me ,buying medicine for my husband. She is kind and gentle and also very easygoing. Everything is possible and she made a lot of effort, that I could see as many as I wanted in Kanazawa.Her way of explaining her culture with such knowledge and so much charm, the day went by very quickely. I recommend anyone to choose Yuria as a guide! I had a great day and I have learned a lot about her beautiful country; Japan Thank You, Arigatò Gozaimasu
Very pleased with my experience 😊
O3880CPnancyt,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had such a wonderful experience! Yuri was incredibly sweet, friendly, and full of positive energy. I really appreciated how informative and talkative she was — she made sure I felt included in the conversation the whole time. Her happy and jolly personality made everything so much more enjoyable. You can tell she truly cares about making people feel comfortable and involved. Absolutely loved the experience!
Kanazawa experience
adammT8622UI,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Yuri is so insightful, well versed on the history of Kanazawa. She knows all the little short cuts to get you through the city quickly and efficiently to maximize your experience, and she’s an absolute delight to spend time with!
Fun day in beautiful Kawazana
Bettina S,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a wonderful day with Yuri as a guide. She was very competent and attentive from the beginning. Kanazawa is a beautiful city that is not so crowded. You're in the best hands with Yuri. Would book the tour with her again.
Best guide in Kanazawa!
Milena B,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Yuri was amazing! We are a couple from Brazil traveling around Japan. Yuri walked with us around all of Kanazawa: palace, garden, geisha and samurai districts, all in one day. Highly recommend!
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