Private Tour

Kanazawa 4hr Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide

Overview

Available languages

Japanese

English

4 hours

Mobile ticket

Explore the beautiful town of Kanazawa on this customized, four-hour walking tour. Your government-licensed and experienced multilingual guide will efficiently provide views of the city that most tourist do not get to see.

Start your day by meeting your guide at your hotel, then visit possible sites such as Kenrokuen, one of the "Three Great Gardens of Japan"; the expansive Higashi Chaya District, a traditional teahouse district founded in the Edo Period; or the 21st Century Museum, a museum of contemporary art.

Let us know what you would like to experience, what time you would like to start your tour, and where you are staying, and we'll arrange a tour that's best for you!

Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary.

Note*2: National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

This is a walking tour. Pick up is on foot.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Meet up with guide on foot within designated area of Kanazawa.

icensed Local English Speaking Guide

Customizable Tour of your choice of 2-3 sites from 'What to expect' list

Transportation fees, Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses

Private Vehicle

You cannot combine multiple tour groups.

Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Kenrokuen Garden

Kenrokuen (兼六園) in Kanazawa is justifiably classified as one of Japan's "three most beautiful landscape gardens" alongside Mito's Kairakuen and Okayama's Korakuen. The spacious grounds used to be the outer garden of Kanazawa Castle and were constructed by the ruling Maeda family over a period of nearly two centuries. Opened to the public in 1871, Kenrokuen features a variety of flowering trees which provide the garden with a different look for each season.

1 hour • Admission Not Included

D. T. Suzuki Museum

The D.T. Suzuki Museum (鈴木大拙館, Suzuki Daisetsu Kan) is a small museum commemorating the life and works of Suzuki Daisetz Teitaro (1870-1966), a prominent Buddhist philosopher. The museum was opened in 2011 in the district of Kanazawa where Suzuki was born, a ten minute walk from Kenrokuen. On display are exhibitions showcasing the writings of D.T. Suzuki which allow the visitor to learn more about his life and philosophy. In addition, the architecture of the museum serves as an interpretation of D.T. Suzuki's life and religious scholarship; its use of clean, simple lines and open spaces causes visitors to pause and reflect.

1 hour • Admission Not Included

Options

Kanazawa 4hr Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide

Pickup included

Reviews

4.82

71 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great day
kirstie T,
Aug 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Such a great day! Highly recommended, would definitely use again. It’s difficult to fit everything in when coming off a cruise ship but we managed! Thank you!
Fabulous tour!
Elisa D,
Jul 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Yoshi was fabulous! I enjoyed walking with him and learning about Kanazawa. He was incredibly knowledgeable, kind and lovely to have as my introduction to Kanazawa. I hope you get him for a guide!
We were so fortunate to...
Sandra J,
May 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00
We were so fortunate to have Yoshi as our private tour guide. Extremely knowledgeable about the sites, and he is the reason for the 5 star experience. Our thanks for providing all of us a memorable experience.
Informative and beautiful
Ralph M,
May 7, 2024
- Viator
5.00
We had a lovely time. The tour was very informative and we were able to customize it to our need. We saw the Geisha and Samurai districts. But the highlight of this trip was our guide Sachi, she was so nice and knowledgeable. She showed us small corners and small things in the city that anyone would easily miss. Overall i highly recommended this tour!
Hiroko Nakia made the day
Sofia B,
Oct 17, 2023
- Viator
5.00
We had an excellent tour guide name Hiroko Nakia, very patient and professional, not just spent time answering every question we had but accommodated her time to our needs and overstay to show us more than we expected like the contemporary museum. She made our experience very interesting. Thank you Hiroko Nakia.