Kanazawa Private Tour: Custom Half-Day Experience

Discover the art, culture, and traditions of Kanazawa, Japan with a local guide. Explore historic neighborhoods, visit beautiful gardens, and indulge in street food at the vibrant Omicho Market.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Kanazawa - Embark on a personalized half-day adventure with a local expert who knows Kanazawa thoroughly. From ancient streets to vibrant markets and tranquil gardens, this adaptable itinerary is tailored to your preferences. Here’s a glimpse of what you might experience:
  • Samurai District - Explore the stone-paved paths of this evocative…
What's Included
  • Direct communication with your host for itinerary planning and local recommendations.
  • Pre-tour questionnaire to tailor the experience to your preferences.
  • Flexible start times - choose your preferred time when booking.
  • Private and personalized walking experience with insider tips from a passionate local.
What's Not Included
  • Food, drinks and tickets to any attractions
  • Transportation (primarily a walking experience, public transport may be used at an additional cost)
  • Gratuities (optional)
Additional Information

Discover Kanazawa on your terms with a private, fully customizable half-day tour tailored to your interests. This is not a fixed itinerary—it’s a flexible, immersive journey led by a passionate local who brings the city to life with personal insights and expert knowledge.
Explore iconic landmarks and uncover hidden treasures, from samurai districts and…

Location
Kanazawa Station Information Center
This is a great central point to meet your host if your hotel is not listed.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Paul_b
Nov 5, 2025
Great inside view - The walking was a great pace, we actually went inside of a Geisha’s performance property. Over heard Geishas practicing their instruments which we could hear them from the street. Actually saw x2 Geisha’s Went into a. Samari’s property lower and higher ranking and was able to ask any question to our fabulous guide Selda. .
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Babette_s
Oct 29, 2025
Kanazawa, half day - Selda, our guide was personable and provided good insights into the culture and customs of the people in Kanazawa and other locations in Japan. She took time to answer our questions, and to explain local customs. We were able to have a good exchange of ideas during our time together and we shared information about our backgrounds, which made the tour feel very personal.
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Faraway771473
Oct 26, 2025
We could not be happier! - Akira was a fabulous guide. She shared lots of local and historical information which we found fascinating. She was spot on with her recommendations for food at Omicho Market and also provided some options for dinner later that night. She catered the tour to what we were most interested in seeing plus went at a pace we were happy with. Overall we were super happy we took the tour with her!!
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Joe_c
Oct 15, 2025
Mouri was a great host ... - Mouri was a great host He understood our short time frame in Kanazawa and made sure we got to see all of the main sites. He was knowledgeable of the city and took us to some great spots we would not have thought to go.
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Tami_l
Oct 6, 2025
Criselda was wonderful!... - Criselda was wonderful! We had a great tour of Kanazawa. We highly recommend her as a guide. She is personable, knowledgeable, helpful and kind.
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Meghan_r
Oct 1, 2025
Excellent tour - It was excellent. Our guide was well-versed in the city and made the tour very interesting. I would recommend the guide to other tourists.
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Lenaehrlich
Sep 28, 2025
Excellent 4-hour tour with Karolina! - The tour was perfect for us. We visited Kenrokuen Garden and the Geisha district and learned a great deal about each of them. Karolina was a terrific guide. She is attentive, speaks perfect English, and knows a great deal about Kanazawa and Japanese culture more generally.
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Trailblazer620333
Sep 10, 2025
Amazing, helpful, and professional tour guide - Katie was amazing. Our trip only had time for 24 hours in Kanazawa. Not only did we delay her start time, she waited for us until we finished the check in for our hotel before we were able to begin. Her knowledge allowed us to connect with the city and culture that Kanazawa what to offer. Also. The booking process was nothing short of amazing, Katie was extremely communicative and asked what we wanted to see in Kanazawa 48 hours in advance. This allowed her to work her magic and put together a great itinerary for us and check off every box. Thank you Kati!!
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G3870glalfredb
Sep 2, 2025
Walking in the heat - Sho worked hard between helping us plan our day to over 17k steps in the blazing afternoon heat to wisely planned rest stops along the way. We did the castle (where we found the construction techniques interesting), Kenruoken garden and the kimono museum. Don’t miss the small private garden adjacent to Kenruoken.
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Trek725073
Aug 14, 2025
Kanazawa private tour - We had a wonderful tour in Kanazawa with Saki. She showed us many places we never would have found on our own and was so friendly answering all our questions about the area. We would highly recommend to book this tour. 5 stars!
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From $37
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).