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Kanazawa Half Day Private Tour, Garden, Castle, and Geisha
This half-day tour takes you through Kanazawa’s most iconic sights, starting at Oyama Shrine, known for its unique gate combining Japanese, Chinese, and Western architectural styles. Your guide will explain the shrine’s history and its connection to the Maeda family. Next, explore Kanazawa Castle, where you'll learn about samurai life, defensive design, and the craftsmanship behind its restored walls and wooden structures. You will then visit Kenroku-en Garden, one of Japan’s Three Great Gardens, admired for its ponds, lanterns, seasonal scenery, and traditional garden design. The tour ends in Higashi Chaya District, a beautifully preserved geisha teahouse area with charming wooden streets, perfect for photos and browsing local shops.
4 Hours
Kanazawa
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$146
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7h Kanazawa Private Tour
The tour begins with a visit to Kenrokuen Garden, considered one of the most scenic spots in Japan, where visitors can see the seasonal expressions of the Kaga feudal lords who ruled the area. The next stop is the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa, where visitors can experience contemporary art. The circular building has an open design with a natural connection between inside and outside, creating a sense of unity with the city. Inside, visitors can enjoy works by internationally acclaimed artists and hands-on exhibits. The building itself is also attracting attention as a work of art.Visitors can also take part in an optional experience using gold leaf, which is unique to Kanazawa, known as one of the leading gold leaf production centers in Japan.Why not spend a day in Kanazawa experiencing history, culture, and art? *21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art is closed on Mondays. Visitors will be taken to a different location for tours on days when the museum is closed.
5 Hours - 7 Hours
Kanazawa
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$1,322
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Kanazawa Samurai and Bonsai Private Cultural Tour
Discover samurai life in Kanazawa beyond battle through a private walk in the historic Nagamachi Samurai District, followed by a hands-on bonsai workshop at SHIKA Studio. Learn how samurai values shaped architecture, gardens, and the philosophy behind Kanazawa roof tiles. Create your own bonsai in a pot made from traditional roof tiles and take it home as a unique souvenir.
3 Hours
Kanazawa
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$256
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Discover the Hidden Beauty of Kenrokuen Garden
Unlike standard sightseeing tours that simply introduce famous spots, this experience explores the hidden meanings, design philosophy, and changing scenery of Kenrokuen Garden with a local guide. Guests will discover how ponds, bridges, islands, stones, and open spaces were carefully arranged to express traditional Japanese aesthetics and ideas of beauty. The tour follows the garden’s classic viewing route while introducing iconic locations such as Kotoji Lantern, Kasumigaike Pond, Karasaki Pine, and Ganko Bridge. Along the way, your guide will explain how Kenrokuen was designed to reveal different scenery step by step, creating a garden meant to be experienced through movement rather than viewed from a single point. Guests are also encouraged to reflect on which location they personally found most beautiful, making the experience more interactive and thoughtful than a typical guided walk. The extended option additionally includes a relaxing tea break inside the garden.
1 Hour - 1h 30m
Kanazawa
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$71
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Quiet Highlights Walking Tour in Kanazawa
This tour mainly focuses on guiding you through Kenrokuen Garden and the Higashi Chaya District, two of Kanazawa’s most iconic and beautiful areas. While walking at a relaxed pace, you will learn about local history, culture, and daily life, and enjoy the atmosphere of Kanazawa in the morning. Other nearby landmarks may be introduced briefly depending on time and interest, but the main highlights of this tour are Kenrokuen Garden and Higashi Chaya District.
4 Hours - 6 Hours
Kanazawa
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$35
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Full Day Tour to the Historical Castle Town of Kanazawa
Living in Kanazawa for many years, you'll discover the history of the town, but also the life of its inhabitants today, and of Japanese people in general. You'll meet craftsmen and locals, and spend a day immersed in a city of gastronomy, art, craftsmanship and traditional culture.
8 Hours
Kanazawa
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$144
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Kanazawa: Crafts, Kaga Yuzen, and Noh Culture Tour
This tour connects three of Kanazawa’s most refined cultural traditions in one clear story: traditional crafts, Kaga Yuzen dyeing, and Noh theater. Rather than simply visiting museums on your own, you will explore how the wealth of the Kaga domain and the cultural patronage of the Maeda family helped shape Kanazawa’s distinctive sense of beauty. With a guide, each stop becomes easier to understand. At the craft museum, you will see how daily life, samurai rituals, tea ceremony, festivals, and faith supported many kinds of traditional craftsmanship. At the Kaga Yuzen Kimono Center, you will learn how kimono became a wearable art form, then try a handkerchief dyeing experience yourself. At the Kanazawa Noh Museum, you will discover the quiet expression of Noh masks and costumes. This is not just a museum tour. It is a compact cultural experience that helps you understand Kanazawa’s refined arts through seeing, learning, and creating.
3h 30m
Kanazawa
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$149
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Kanazawa Private Car Natadera Temple and Geisha Show With Guide
Discover the cultural beauty of Japan on this immersive Kanazawa day tour with a private car and English-speaking guide. Begin your journey from Kanazawa in a private vehicle and head to the breathtaking Natadera Temple, a sacred site founded in the 700s and famous for its peaceful gardens, dramatic rock formations, and serene atmosphere.Continue to Yunokuni-no-Mori Craft Village, where you can experience traditional Japanese arts and crafts firsthand. Try the elegant Kaga Yuzen dyeing technique and choose from a variety of additional hands-on cultural activities throughout the village. This private cultural tour offers a perfect blend of history, art, entertainment, and local traditions, making it an unforgettable experience for travelers seeking a deeper connection with Japan. Book now and discover the timeless charm of Kanazawa through unforgettable cultural experiences, beautiful scenery, and exclusive local traditions you won’t find anywhere else.
8 Hours
Kanazawa
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$298
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Shirakawago and Kanazawa Tour from Tokyo by Private Car
Embark on an exclusive full-day journey by private air-conditioned car to discover two of Japan’s most enchanting destinations. Begin with a visit to the picturesque village of Shirakawago, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its iconic gassho-zukuri houses with steep thatched roofs, creating a timeless and fairy-tale atmosphere. Enjoy free time to wander through the village at your own pace and take in the beauty of the surroundings, with the option to enjoy a traditional local lunch. Continue your journey to Kanazawa, starting with the serene Kenrokuen Garden, one of Japan’s most celebrated landscape gardens, where crystal-clear ponds, elegant stone bridges, and centuries-old trees create a perfect balance between nature and traditional Japanese aesthetics. The experience concludes in the historic Higashi Chaya District, where cobblestone streets and beautifully preserved teahouses evoke the refined world of geishas, offering a glimpse into Japan’s rich cultural heritage.
16 Hours
Kanazawa
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$647
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Private Half Day Tour to Shirakawago with English Guide
Enjoy a seamless, fully customizable journey to Shirakawa-go, with hotel pick-up and drop-off in Kanazawa. Travel in comfort with a private vehicle and guide, exploring the village at your own pace. Visit the famous gassho-zukuri farmhouses, stroll through Ogimachi Village, and take in panoramic views from scenic viewpoints. Whether you want to visit a traditional farmhouse, enjoy local cuisine, or focus on photography, your itinerary is tailored to your interests. Experience the beauty of Shirakawa-go stress-free, in any season, with a tour designed just for you. *Weather & Road Conditions Policy: Tour may be cancelled due to heavy snow or highway closures for safety reasons.
4 Hours
Kanazawa
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
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$448
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Gastronomic Sake Tasting Experience from Kanazawa or Komatsu
Delve into the rich flavors of Japanese sake with this private tasting experience at the renowned NOGUCHI NAOHIKO Sake Institute. Set in the tranquil TOUAN tasting room, this 3.5-hour journey offers a unique blend of sake tasting and culinary delights. Sample five limited-edition sakes paired with carefully selected snacks while enjoying the serene scenery reminiscent of a traditional tea room. An English-speaking guide will accompany you, ensuring a personalized experience. Ideal for sake enthusiasts and those seeking a unique cultural outing in Japan. - Private tasting experience in a serene tea room atmosphere - Sample five exclusive limited edition sakes - English-speaking guide and private transportation included - Minimum of 2 participants required for the tour to operate
3h 30m
Kanazawa
- Private tour
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$320
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Kanazawa With Private Car Guide Natadera Temple and Geisha Show
Discover the cultural beauty of Japan on this immersive Kanazawa day tour with a private car and English-speaking guide. Begin your journey from Kanazawa in a private vehicle and head to the breathtaking Natadera Temple, a sacred site founded in the 700s and famous for its peaceful gardens, dramatic rock formations, and serene atmosphere. Continue to Yunokuni-no-Mori Craft Village, where you can experience traditional Japanese arts and crafts firsthand. Try the elegant Kaga Yuzen dyeing technique and choose from a variety of additional hands-on cultural activities throughout the village. This private cultural tour offers a perfect blend of history, art, entertainment, and local traditions, making it an unforgettable experience for travelers seeking a deeper connection with Japan. Book now and discover the timeless charm of Kanazawa through unforgettable cultural experiences, beautiful scenery, and exclusive local traditions you won’t find anywhere else.
8 Hours
Kanazawa
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
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$298
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Private walking Tour: A Kanazawa Garden Exploration
Embark on a tranquil journey with our Kanazawa Garden Tour, where we'll meander through the town's most enchanting green havens as nature's beauty unfolds around every corner. Kanazawa is a beautiful city, well situated between the Japanese Alps and the sea of Japan. There is much to discover in Kanazawa but especially the gardens are just wonderful. Because it was one of the 5 most important cities during feudal times, Kanazawa had a real "Arts and crafts blossom" during the Edo-period. This rich heritage remained preserved until today. This tour goes off the beaten path to show you some of the most gorgeous traditional gardens in Kanazawa.
4 Hours
Kanazawa
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$133
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Yamanaka Onsen and local crafts Tour from Kanazawa by private car
Step away from the crowds and discover a quieter, more soulful side of Japan. This journey takes us into Kanazawa’s countryside, where nature, craftsmanship, and spirituality shape everyday life. We begin at the Hanibe Caves, a former stone-cutting site turned into a fascinating and eerie space filled with statues and carvings created as prayers for world peace. Next is Natadera Temple, dramatically set among cliffs and forest, where striking rock formations blend seamlessly with spiritual architecture—one of Japan’s most memorable temple experiences. At Hiyo Moss Garden, we slow down and let the soothing green landscape calm the mind, embracing the Japanese belief in nature’s healing power. We end in Yamanaka Onsen, a charming hot spring town with over 1,300 years of history, known for its relaxed atmosphere, scenic beauty, soothing waters, and refined lacquerware that celebrates the natural grain of wood. A day of hidden places, quiet beauty, and lasting impressions.
7 Hours
Kanazawa
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$480
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Kanazawa 6 hr Private Guided Tour & Kimono Experience
The kimono is the beautiful traditional dress of Japan! On this 6-hour walking tour, you can experience wearing a Kimono. You will be dressed by a professional and have your hair done in a simple hairstyle. It will take about one hour to change for one group (including a simple hair set for women). Afterward, you can walk around Kanazawa and take photos. Please bring your camera! Kanazawa is well known for its sophisticated food and tea culture. The secret of the popularity of Kanazawa's cuisine is that it is not just about its taste, but is packed with many Japanese elements such as the spirit of hospitality, the beauty of tea utensils, and traditional methods.
6 Hours
Kanazawa
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$174
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Shirakawago Tour: English Speaking Driver Only(Kanazawa DEP.)
Explore the beautiful mountain settlement of Shirakawa-go via chartered vehicle exclusively for you and your travelmates. Your English-speaking driver will take you to the World Heritage Site of fairy-tale village Shirakawa-go. Shirakawa-go is a remote settlement designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the mountains of Gifu Prefecture. As the region receives considerable snowfall in the winter, the farmhouses are well-known for their distinctive architecture featuring steep roofs to easily shed snow. Learn more about this unique village on a full-day chartered vehicle tour with English-speaking driver. On this day trip departing from Takayama, leave the hustle and bustle of the city behind to wander around a unique village, stroll through historic streets, take in stunning mountain landscapes, and enjoy a lunch made of authentic local ingredients. Your driver will customize your four-hour tour according to your interests and requests!
6 Hours
Kanazawa
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$346
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