Tours & Activities in Kanazawa

Discover Kanazawa's gems in a 4-hour journey: from tranquil Kenroku-en gardens to samurai legends and geisha districts. Dive into history and elegance with our expert guide.

Explore the beautiful villages and towns of Shirakawa-go, Hida Furukawa and Takayama on our 9-hour package tour with access to a private vehicle exclusively for you and your fellow travelers. Our English-speaking driver will take you first to the World Heritage site of Shirakawa-go, followed by the fairy-tale village of Hida Furukawa, then onto the famous town of Takayama.

Beautiful beaches, old temples and shrines and a unique astronautical museum await you in the city of Hakui. Just north of Kanazawa on the Noto peninsula, this city is truly a slice of rural paradise.

We are based in the Hokuriku region and are well aware of the hidden beauty of this region. As we have been in this field for many years, our service will define itself. Travelers to this region will be welcomed and will visualize the natural beauty, and traditional Japanese culture by visitIng The Historic Villages of Shirakawa-go, Ogimachi Castle Old Site Observatory, following Takayama towns’ must-see attractions and learn more about their culture and history along the way. We have a well-trained and organized English-speaking driver as guide.

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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.

This audio guide will explain the story behind the Kanazawa Castle Park, along with the deep meaning of the nature landscapes of Kenrokuen Garden and its properties.

Explore the hamlets of Gokayama and Shirakawa-go on our 7-hour package tour with access to a private vehicle exclusively for you and your fellow travelers. Our English-speaking driver will take you first to the World Heritage site of Gokayama followed by Shirakawa-go

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This is a weekend-only bus tour departing from Kanazawa Station. This tour visits the World Heritage Site of Shirakawa-go. English-speaking staff accompany the tour, so it is a safe tour for foreigners. The guide will distribute a walking map on the bus. We will also provide advance information on sights and souvenirs. Lunch is a Japanese set meal full of local dishes from the Hida region and mountain delicacies. You can take your time exploring without having to worry about meals. This is a bus tour departing from Kanazawa Station at 9:30. You can also make a day trip from Tokyo, Nagano, Osaka, or Kyoto using the Hokuriku Shinkansen or the Thunderbird Express. The tour is scheduled to end at 15:30. You can enjoy sightseeing and shopping in Kanazawa before returning to Tokyo, Nagano, Osaka, or Kyoto. 09:20 Meet at JR Kanazawa Station Meet at Kanazawa Port Exit (West Exit) Group Bus Stop 09:30 Depart JR Kanazawa Station 10:45 - 11:00 Roadside Station "Shirakawa-go" 11:10 - 11:55 Lunch 11:55 - 14:10 Free time to explore Shirakawa-go 15:30 Arrive JR Kanazawa Station Kanazawa Port Exit (West Exit) Group Bus Stop *The schedule may be changed or canceled due to road conditions, weather, etc. *Shirakawa-go Roadside Station is closed from December 29th to January 1st. On closed days, the tour will stop at Yottekare Johana (Toyama Prefecture). *Meals are not included for infants. Only the bus seat fee will be charged. If an infant requires a meal, please make a reservation as a child. *Free for children under 2 years old. Bus seats and meals are not included. Please note: Please make your own way to the Ogimachi Castle Ruins Observatory. It takes about 10 to 15 minutes to walk there. The shuttle bus costs 200 yen one way (pay on site).

Explore the beautiful villages and towns of Shirakawa-go, Hida Furukawa and Takayama on this 9-hour tour. Travel to each village by private car and spend time exploring the towns.

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.

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This course is for those who can understand Japanese. Another class that is highly praised by foreign tourists is "Making authentic Japanese food with a samurai chef. In business for 55 years! This is a special opportunity to participate in a cooking class for the local community that is highly acclaimed for its delicious food. Max. 6 people. The plan is exactly the same as teaching cooking to Japanese beginners. It is a bit more specialized and will be conducted in Japanese only, so those who understand Japanese will enjoy it. Making authentic Japanese food with a samurai chef" is popular among foreign visitors. Participants work together and actually cook everything from scratch. Basically, four dishes are made. The dish in the photo is an example of the menu. The menu changes every week. The menu will be either "Japanese food", "Chinese food", or "international food". Attention" Only for this plan, you are required to wash the dishes and utensils you use.

Experience a seamless car rental service and enjoy the freedom to explore Kanazawa and nearby areas on your own. Choose either a 1 or 2-day car rental.

This is a unique opportunity to see this beautifully secluded region. Noto's natural beauty will leave you amazed and wanting for more. Our expert award-winning driver-guides will reveal Japans most famous peninsula in our day-long tour.

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Explore the Geisha districts after dark, hear the tales of what actually went on in this district during the Edo period. Our professionally guided tour will take you through the 2 most beautiful Geisha districts of Kanazawa and then we'll sit down with fellow travellers to a full course traditional meal and drinks(included in tour price). The tour duration is 2.5 hours. You will get the chance to explore the cultural background of these unique districts and get to sample some of the local dishes available in this area. Our night tour groups are small(usually 3 - 8 people) and include a dedicated professional guide to explain the locations and the dishes.

Get stunning views of the modern city skyline from a hill with over a thousand years of history and dive into one of the head temples of Buddhism. Let’s dive deep into lesser traveled area of Japan

This is a bus tour departing from Kanazawa Station that allows you to enjoy the World Heritage Sites of Shirakawa-go and the Gassho-style villages of Gokayama in one day. As English-speaking staff will accompany you, this tour is safe for foreigners. The guide will hand out walking maps for each tourist spot on the bus. The guide will provide information on sights and souvenirs in advance, so you can enjoy your stroll efficiently. For lunch, we have a Japanese set meal filled with local cuisine from the Hida region and mountain delicacies. You don't have to worry about meals, so you can stroll at your own pace. The tour is scheduled to end (arrival at Kanazawa Station) at 3:45 pm. 07:50 Meet at JR Kanazawa Station Meet at Kanazawa Port Exit (West Exit) Group Bus Stop 08:00 Depart JR Kanazawa Station 09:15 - 09:30 Roadside Station "Shirakawa-go" 09:40 - 11:45 Free time to explore Shirakawa-go 11:45 - 12:30 Lunch 13:15 - 14:15 Free time to explore Gokayama Ainokura Gassho Village 15:45 Arrive JR Kanazawa Station Kanazawa Port Exit (West Exit) Group Bus Stop *The schedule may be subject to change or cancellation due to road conditions, weather, etc. *Roadside Station Shirakawa-go is closed from December 29th to January 1st. On closed days, the tour will stop at Yottekare Johana (Toyama Prefecture). *Meals are not included for infants. Only the bus seat fee applies. If you require a meal for an infant, please make a reservation as a child. *Free for children under 2 years old. Bus seats and meals are not included. Notes Please make your own way up to the Ogimachi Castle Ruins Observatory. It takes about 10 to 15 minutes to walk there one way. The paid shuttle bus costs 200 yen one way (pay on site).

Experience emotional photography with the moon as a backdrop, creating unique memories in Kanazawa. Just a minute's stroll from Kanazawa's renowned Higashi Chaya District.

With its perfectly preserved samurai and geisha districts, Nagamachi and Nishi Chaya, Kanazawa is just as much a cultural jewel as its more famous cousin, Kyoto. You might want to see the city’s shrines and temples, like Oyama Shrine and Tentoku In temple, built in the 17th century by the Maeda samurai clan. Speaking of the Maeda clan, Kanazawa Castle, the clan’s historic seat of power, is a must-visit, but so are the city’s modern attractions, like Omicho Market and its famous croquettes, or the ultra-cool Tatemachi shopping promenade. 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.

With this private tour, the rich tapestry of Japan’s cultural and architectural heritage in Takayama and Shirakawa-go is yours to explore, all within the span of a single, unforgettable day.

This tour is a bus tour departing from Kanazawa Station. It will visit Shirakawa-go, a World Heritage Site that is very popular among foreigners, and Hida Takayama in Gifu Prefecture. English-speaking staff will accompany you, so foreigners can participate with peace of mind. The guide will distribute walking maps for each tourist spot on the bus. The guide will provide information on sights and souvenirs in advance, so you can enjoy your stroll efficiently. For lunch, we will have a Japanese set meal full of local cuisine from the Hida region and mountain delicacies. You don't have to worry about meals, so you can stroll at your own pace. The tour is scheduled to end (arrival at Kanazawa Station) at 5:15 pm. 07:50 Meet at JR Kanazawa Station Kanazawa Port Exit (West Exit) Group Bus Stop 08:00 Depart JR Kanazawa Station 09:15 - 09:30 Roadside Station "Shirakawa-go" 09:40 - 11:30 Free stroll around Shirakawa-go 11:30 - 12:15 Lunch 13:15 - 15:00 Free stroll around Hida Takayama 17:15 Arrive JR Kanazawa Station Kanazawa Port Exit (West Exit) Group Bus Stop *The schedule may change or be canceled depending on road conditions, weather, etc. *Shirakawa-go Roadside Station is closed from December 29th to January 1st. On closed days, the tour will stop at Yottekare Johana (Toyama Prefecture). *Meals are not included for infants. Only the bus seat fee will be charged. If an infant requires a meal, please make a reservation as a child. *Free for children under 2 years old. Bus seats and meals are not included. Notes Please make your own way up to the Ogimachi Castle Ruins Observatory. The walk takes about 10 to 15 minutes one way. The shuttle bus costs 200 yen one way (pay on site).

Explore the beauty of the Noto peninsula by private vehicle on a 9-hour tour.

It's a size that fits your finger perfectly, and you can make it on the day and take it home, so it's highly recommended for those who come to Kanazawa for sightseeing. It will be completed in about 60 minutes including the experience time and the finishing done by the staff. The 21st Century Museum of Art is a 7-minute walk away, so you can enjoy sightseeing in Kanazawa after the experience.

On this tour of Central Japan, you will be treated to mountain views, historic sites, and of course, the famous snow monkeys. Perfect if you are looking to travel through Japan's heartland with ease.

Explore the beautiful town of Kanazawa on this customized, four-hour walking tour. Your government-licensed and experienced multilingual guide will efficiently provide views of the city that most tourist do not get to see. Start your day by meeting your guide at your hotel, then visit possible sites such as Kenrokuen, one of the "Three Great Gardens of Japan"; the expansive Higashi Chaya District, a traditional teahouse district founded in the Edo Period; or the 21st Century Museum, a museum of contemporary art. Let us know what you would like to experience, what time you would like to start your tour, and where you are staying, and we'll arrange a tour that's best for you! Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. Note*2: National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

City and scenery, bridges and buddhas, trolley trains and quaint walks, fully enjoy a lesser traveled part of Japan in Unazuki Onsen and the Kurobe Gorge!

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