Private Tour
Kanazawa Half Day Private Tour: Local Highlights & Hidden Gems
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
A rival to Kyoto as the historic jewel of Japan, Kanazawa is a melting pot of art, culture, and history, where tradition reigns supreme. You might explore the Nagamachi neighborhood, a historic samurai district, and Higashi Chaya, where old geisha houses have been converted into teahouses and restaurants. A tranquil stroll through Kenroku-en, one of the Three Great Gardens of Japan, should be on every bucket list, while the 280-year-old “Kitchen of Kanazawa”, Omicho Market, is a must-visit for street food and a perfect snapshot of local life.
Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
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
Hotel meet-up (available on request for central locations)
4 hour walking tour, exploring highlights and hidden gems
Private and personalized walking tour with a passionate local
Food and drinks
Transportation (primarily a walking experience however public transport may be used)
Tickets to any attractions
Gratuities (optional)
What To Expect
Ruins of Nagamachi Bukeyashiki
See the perfectly preserved Nagamachi samurai district IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
Omicho Market
Browse Omicho Market, the “Kitchen of Kanazawa”, and try one of its famous croquettes IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
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Kanazawa Half Day Private Tour: Local Highlights & Hidden Gems
Reviews
81 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great way to see the city
Catherine G,
May 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00Megumi was a wonderful guide through Kanazawa. She was very informative and made sure along the way we were able to see what we wanted to see. It was customized to our needs and a lovely day.
Megumi was a friendly,...
Edward B,
May 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00Megumi was a friendly, knowledgeable guide. We enjoyed our time together. Her local information and tips were very helpful.
Incredible way to see...
Juan J,
May 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00Incredible way to see Kanazawa. Our guide Megumi was very nice and incredibly knowledgeable. Made the entire tour fun, and kept a great conversation the whole time.
Wonderful guide in Kanazawa
Tracy E,
May 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00Katie was delightful and gave us a choice of Kanazawa highlights to visit in our 4 hours. The Kenrokuen park was my favourite - incredibly beautiful. We saw a lot without rushing and Katie was very personable, great company and even ran over time in order to help me find her recommended instant dashi in a store.
Best guide in Kanazawa
judith s,
May 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00Iku requested information from me in advance regarding my interests & what I hoped to experience in Kanazawa…then she planned our itinerary to combine my ideas with her own professional experience to create a fantastic day. This is her city & she knows every corner of it.
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