Private Walking Tour in Kanazawa with Local Guides
Meet our local guides and explore the city while learning the historical and cultural background of its famous tourist attractions and our recommended spots, hidden in the old narrow streets of Kanazawa. Our guides genuinely love Kanazawa and would be happy to introduce you the city. Our tour is completely private, we accept only one group per reservation so the tour can be customized depending on your needs and interests. This walking tour aims to cover the main highlights of Kanazawa: Kenrokuen Garden, Kanazawa Castle Park, the Higashi Chaya “Teahouse” District, and the Nagamachi Samurai District. No two tours are the same, because no two guests are the same – every encounter is once-in-a-lifetime chance!
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Private Walking Tour in Kanazawa with Local Guides
What's included in Private Walking Tour in Kanazawa with Local Guides
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Kanazawa Castle
Kanazawa Castle once was the headquarters of the Maeda clan, known as the most powerful feudal lords after the ruling Tokugawa clan. Let's take a walk in Castle Park with one of our guides and learn how the castle was built and used throughout its history.
Kenrokuen Garden
Kenrokuen Garden is one of the most beautiful gardens of Japan, that attracts visitors from all over the world. Cherry blossoms in spring, red leaves in autumn, or snow in winter – it is beautiful no matter the season. Our guide will introduce you the brief history of the garden and its most interesting and stunning spots.
Higashi Chaya District
Traditional tea-house district, where the guests were once (and still are!) entertained by geisha performances. Dive into the atmosphere of feudal Japan, visit 200 years old tea house and local souvenir shops and cafes offering traditional arts, crafts, foods and drinks.
Inclusions
- English-speaking guide
- Entrance fees (Kerokuen Garden - 320 yen/person)
- Transportation fees (Bus 220~yen/person or Taxi 1000~yen/car)
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Optional facilities: few facilities in Kanazawa Castle Park is 100-550 yen/person
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Our meeting point may change depending on the route that we are going to take on the day of the tour. Our guide will contact you for details after the reservation.
