Private Tour

Kanazawa 4hr Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide

Name: Kanazawa 4hr Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
Price: 18500 JPY
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.85 (91 reviews)

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 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

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.

Pickup points

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Kanazawa 4hr Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide

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Reviews

4.85

91 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Excellent experience with...
Patricia B,,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Excellent experience with our guide Tomoko. She is very knowledgeable and was very attentive to my requests for exploring different sites in Kanazawa.
A wonderful way to get to know Kanazawa
Togeth,,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Masa was a wonderful guide. She checked in to gauge wanted to see and also whether we needed a break during the 4 hour walking tour. She is a local of Kanazawa and very knowledgeable. She took us to many points of interest and her pride in her city is evident. It was gorgeous to see her genuine excitement when we discovered that the plum trees had blossomed. She knew all the tricks - the roads to take to avoid walking up steep hills! Highly recommended
Fantastic walking tour of Kanazawa
42klm42,,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our 4hr walking tour with our guide Yoshi was fantastic. Despite the very cold weather we were able to cover Kenrokuen Garden, Kanazawa Castle & the Samurai district. Yoshi was very relaxed & provided a great background to the history of the area. We loved it!
Highly recommended. Ask for Yumi!
Santiago P,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Yumi is an incredible guide. Please make sure you ask for her. For starters, our tour was highly customizable. We already had our top 3 things we wanted to see in Kanazawa and Yumi was able to adapt the entire tour to prioritize those. Yumi is super knowledgeable about Japanese history and culture. My friend and I would point out random things during our tour and ask "what's that?". To our surprise, Yumi always had a deep explanation ready. We learned a ton. As a fun fact, Yumi is fluent in three languages (Japanese, English, Portuguese), and also knows a bit of Spanish. She's a well-read person, so you'll always have something interesting to talk about with her while walking the streets of Kanazawa.
Terrific Kanazawa Tour
D4911ZZdavids,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our family of 4 (two young adult children) loved this tour. Our guide, Yoshi, was tremendous -- he was knowledgeable, friendly and helpful, and his English was terrific. He took us through the Kenrokuen Garden, Kanzawa Castle and the Samurai district. There is an awful lot we would have missed if we toured on our own. We would take this tour again in a heartbeat and strongly recommend it. If you choose this tour, be mindful that it is mostly outside and be prepared for rain. Also, Kanazawa Castle is shoe-free, and it is not heated. An extra pair of socks would have been helpful.
Yumi is friendly and...
Luana D,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Yumi is friendly and knowledgeable. We booked this tour our first day in Kanazawa of a 4 day stay. My personal favorite spots on the tour were the samurai district and the beautiful Kenrokuen garden. We had a tea ceremony later in the day. Yumi was mindful of time and took us to a delicious Ramen restaurant for lunch before going to the tea ceremony. Most tours in Kanazawa use the bus system which is very efficient. This tour helped orient us so we felt comfortable using transit system the rest of our stay. Yumi is wonderful. Book her for your Kanazawa tour.
4 hr walking tour in Kanazawa
asdaustin,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Yumiko-san was an excellent guide for Kanazawa. She is very knowledgeable and her English is excellent. Highly recommend!
Cool tour.
15valdisd,,Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our guide Toshis was excellent! Knowledgeable, friendly & engaging. He started us off at the Kanazawa castle complex. He explained the castle's history over the many centuries and rulers. We then went to the castle garden and took in its understated beauty. We ended up in the old Samurai neighborhood and learned about their customs, and visited one of their houses. Great tour & guide; I would recommend him & the tour.
Highly recommend
Narelle W,,Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Terrific way to get to know this wonderful city with a local. It was also good having a private guide because we made adjustments which accommodated the things we wanted to see , so we saw the samurai district and the older part of town and the big markets I’d kindly recommend it.
Samurais, Geishas and Ninjas in 4 hours
Curiosity725623,,Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A delightful time with Yumi as she guided as through the Samurai and Geisha districts. She was so patient in answering all our questions. By using the public bus, we were able to leisurely cover the Samurai district, visit the ninja temple and stroll thru the geisha districts. No better way to start our stay in Kanazawa.