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)
Options
Kanazawa Half Day Private Tour: Local Highlights & Hidden Gems
Reviews
68 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great walking tour of Kanazawa
Olivia H,
Apr 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00The tour of Kanazawa was great! Mouri showed us many places and customized the tour to our liking. We were able to spend more time in the places we want and skip the areas we were not interested in. There is a lot of walking! So be prepared and wear good shoes!
Great insight into Kanazawa with a local guide
Carrie S,
Apr 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00My 10-year-old and I loved our private tour with Criselda, she was so knowledgeable and kind and patient, and had so many good stories! We would definitely recommend this experience.
Great guide and very...
Craig C,
Apr 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great guide and very knowledge. Saw a lot in a very short time, with lots of extra insights into local life
Wonderful day exploring Kanazawa
Hannah N,
Apr 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00Cristella was a wonderful host, the best tour yet in Japan. Incredibly knowledgeable, conversation was fluid and natural. And she opened our eyes to Kanazawas beautiful districts, gardens, food and culture. If we return we would be sure to contact Cristella again. Highly recommend. Thank you for everything!
Kanazawa with Criselda/Viator Tours
William W,
Apr 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our guide, Criselda, was great. She was very knowledgeable and shared a-lot of information about the places we visited.
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