Private Tour

Kanazawa Highlights Tour including Kenrokuen Garden

Overview

Available languages

Japanese

English

7 hours

Mobile ticket

Step into the timeless charm of Kanazawa, one of Japan’s most beautifully preserved castle towns. This full-day tour led by a local guide reveals centuries of history from bustling samurai quarters to serene gardens and vibrant markets. It's a perfect journey for travelers seeking an immersive cultural experience in a city once rivaling Kyoto and Osaka in prominence.

・Wander through Kanazawa Castle and the stunning Kenrokuen Garden, one of Japan’s top three traditional landscapes

・Explore the spiritual calm of the D.T. Suzuki Museum and the elegance of Nomura Samurai House

・Taste local specialties at Omicho Market, the lively culinary heart of the city

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Wheelchair accessible

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

A maximum of 8 people per booking

Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities

Please join us wearing shoes that are easy to walk in because you will walk the mountain paths.

During severe winter weather, your tour agenda may be subject to change.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Bus tickets

Hotel pickup&Hotel drop off

All Fees and Taxes

English guide

Food and drinks

Taxi / Private Car or Bus (Available for an extra fee)

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Omicho Market

Omicho market is popular as the kitchen of Kanazawa citizens where seasonal fish and fruits gather, and it can be said that the crabs caught in the Sea of Japan face quite the fate, for it is here where the crabs are lined up, and then also the locally sourced fruit and oden's you can eat while walking around. You can enjoy this scene at your leisure.

40 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Kanazawa Castle

A symbol of Kaga Hyakumanges, was built in 1583 by Toshiie Maeda in full scale and was placed as a residence of 14 Maeda family of Kaga clan until 1869. All buildings other than Ishikawa gate and 30 Nagaya (row houses) have disappeared due to repeated fires, but since 1996 the public has benefited from Kanazawa Castle Park. In 2001, historical buildings were faithfully restored as best possible based on old pictures and old documents. The landscape has once again been revived for the present age.

45 minutes • Admission Included

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