Private Tour

Kanazawa Half Day Tour (Private Guide)

Overview

Available languages

Japanese

English

4 hours

Mobile ticket

The places below are examples of what you may choose to see on the day, during this 4-hour tour.

Higashi Chaya District (and Kazue Machi)

The most famous tea district and Geisha/Geiko area in Kanazawa. It is also the home of Kinpaku (Gold leaf crafts). You will have the option to make your own gold leaf creation there.It is also possible to drink authentic green macha tea.

The Samurai District

Visit the streets where the Samurai lived. You will enter the houses of the Ashigaru (footsoldiers), and then view the larger residences of the more powerful samurai.

You will have the option of entering the Nomura Samurai house. A kutani pottery museum and tea gardens are also en-route. There is also the option of taking a break for tea or a bite to eat here.

Kenrokuen Gardens

The famous gardens of the six attributes, facing Kanazawa Castle and Utatsu Mountain.There are opportunities to take a break, and to enjoy tea ceremony.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

If your hotel is not listed, please let us know so that we can arrange the pick up

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Native English Customer Support

Professional English Speaking Guide

Hotel Pickup and Drop off

Custom Itinerary

Food and drinks

Transportation to/from attractions

Optional Entrance Fees

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Kenrokuen Garden

Since the Edo era Kenrokuen Garden has been regarded as one of the most beautiful feudal gardens in all of Japan. We will take you on a special tour of this remarkable garden

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Kanazawa Castle Park

Feel the power and influence of the Lords of Kanazawa by visiting the Kanazawa Castle grounds and park area. View the beautiful white lead roof tiles, touch the formidable Ishikawa Mon gate, and enjoy the tranquility of Lord Maeda’s personal gardens.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Options

8:30 AM

Pickup included

1:30 PM

Pickup included

Reviews

4.91

302 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

287

An enjoyable tour and a...
Adrian B,
Aug 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00
An enjoyable tour and a nice way to start a morning in Kanazawa. Our guide was polite, pleasant and informative. We’d recommend this tour to others!
Very disappointed
Sean A,
Jun 21, 2025
- Viator
1.00
My tour guide never showed up and we called multiple times. We were sent a confirmation email the night before with a phone number. We tried calling that number as well as messaged the tour on the website
Personal tour of Kanazawa highlights
Chris B,
May 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00
This was a great way of seeing Kanazawa highlights with a personal guide (Tetsuro) who lives in the city and who provided historical context and an amazing amount of information and guidance. It was a remarkable experience and we would thoroughly recommend this tour.
Excellent tour! Highly recommend.
May D,
Apr 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Ai was one of the best tour guides we have ever had. Her English is excellent and she is very knowledgeable. She made our visit to Kanazawa wonderful.
Great Guide
Paul F,
Mar 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00
We very much enjoyed our morning tour with Guide, Harumi. Harumi was very knowledgeable about Kanazawa sharing with us her culture and the history of the Samurai and Castle. We visited the Samurai area, the castle gardens and finished at the Geisha district. Harumi was on time, answered our many questions and at the end walked us back to our hotel taking a detour through the local fish markets. We would definitely recommend Harumi as wonderful guide to get to know Kanazawa.