Top Experiences in Kenroku-en Garden

Private & Custom VIP Tour in KANAZAWA-SHIRAKAWAGO allows you to “Tailor Your Itinerary” to fit your specific travel expectations. You have your own private Minivan Toyota HIACE and English speaking driver for approximately 16 hours. Our team assists you to draft itinerary, prepare tickets, book restaurants/local experiences, communicate with local vendors, direct you to the destinations, keep time, assist you throughout the trip and more!

STEP1: Please select your favorite destinations from "What to Expect" and share with us your other special requests
STEP2: Our team draft your tentative custom itinerary and share with you
STEP3: We revise/finalize the itinerary base on your feedback

REMARKS
A. You can always make change to the itinerary even while traveling on the van. The tour is flexible to your own needs and goals.
B. Extra 1~2 hours will be given for free in case of heavy traffic jam and unexpected delay(s) only
C. Extra charges will be applied for over time service

Explore popular sightseeing spots in Kanazawa such as the Kenrokuen Garden, Nagamachi Samurai District, and Higashi Chaya-gai together with an interpreter-guide who knows all there is to know about Kanazawa. Recommended for first time travelers to Japan and those arriving at Kanazawa in the afternoon. At sightseeing spots, learn from the guide about the culture and townscapes that Kanazawa continues to carefully preserve as well as initiatives for SDGs. ©金沢市

This is ideal for those who want to go from Kyoto to Tokyo.
This tour is accompanied by a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter and visits popular sightseeing spots that are difficult to reach on one's own

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.

Our tour offers the best route to see all of Kanazawa's must-see spots, and many of its lesser known gems, in one day on foot. Our knowledgeable guides will ensure you come away with an enriched understanding of the culture of Kanazawa. Guests will also have the opportunity to try Matcha and traditional sweets at a historical tea house, allowing them to feel a connection to Kanazawa and its customs after only a short time. Please consider participating in this tour if you want to make the best of your time in Kanazawa on a course that is exhaustive but not exhausting.

Explore the beautiful town of Kanazawa on this customized, six-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.

Experience the highlights of Kanazawa on our special, award winning, one day tour. Our professional guide will take you on a memorable tour of Kanazawa's unforgettable sights. KWT have the renowned tripadvisor certificate of excellence in Kanazawa. Your guide will take you to the highlights of Kanazawa and customize the tour to your desire. Professional guides will tailor the tour to your needs and ensure you are satisfied. Collection and drop off at your hotel.

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.

You will ride an electric bicycle instead of gas vehicles, so it is not only for S.D.G.s, but also for your health .
Enjoy the scenery and well-established spots among those who are in the know of Kanazawa while the bicycle riding with the deep information by the local guide-interpreter!
You will watch and appreciate a lot of hidden functional mechanisms in the Ninja temple with the Japanese guide explanation. Don’t worry, there are also the guidance booklets in multiple languages that are prepared by the temple.
You are still able to ride an electric bicycle for the Kanazawa sightseeing if you put it back to the right cycle port spot in that day. Therefore, after the end of the tour, you can still visit again and get entry for any spot you enjoyed exterior and had in mind while the cycling riding, but you need to pay entry fee for that spot then.
The electric bicycles you ride is had jurisdiction by Kanazawa city office, so you can gain a sense of security by that proper bicycles.

Audioguided Routes throughout Japan
Audio guides with 6 languages available (Spanish, Portuguese, German, Italian, French, English.)
Walking routes in the different neighborhoods
Walking routes through the main temples of each destination
Gastronomic routes
Everything you need to know about Japan
Points of interest linked to Google Maps
Geolocation
Access to Web Panel to customize your own route
Access to Web Panel as a repository of travel documents

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.

Your Kanazawa with a Foodie tour will combine the historical beauty of Kanazawa with its Samurai and Geisha culture with the gastronomic delights enjoyed by the locals since Edo times.
Our guide will take you on a unique tasting journey, starting at the famous Omicho fish market, enjoy the hustle and bustle of the oldest market in this region while trialling some of the best street food on offer, such as sea urchin, scallops, oyster, snow crab and more.
Kanazawa Tours have the renowned TripAdvisor certificate of excellence in Kanazawa. Professional guides will tailor the tour to your needs and ensure you are satisfied. Collection and drop off at your hotel lobby.

Private & Custom VIP Tour in KANAZAWA-SHIRAKAWAGO allows you to “Tailor Your Itinerary” to fit your specific travel expectations. You have your own private Minivan Toyota HIACE 2019 and English speaking driver for approximately 16 hours. Our team assists you to draft itinerary, prepare tickets, book restaurants/local experiences, communicate with local vendors, direct you to the destinations, keep time, assist you throughout the trip and more!

STEP1: Please select your favorite destinations from "What to Expect" and share with us your other special requests
STEP2: Our team draft your tentative custom itinerary and share with you
STEP3: We revise/finalize the itinerary base on your feedback

REMARKS
A. You can always make change to the itinerary even while traveling on the van. The tour is flexible to your own needs and goals.
B. Extra 1~2 hours will be given for free in case of heavy traffic jam and unexpected delay(s) only
C. Extra charges will be applied for over time service

Regardless of whether you are coming to Japan for the first time, or you’re an obsessed Japan lover, this intimate, private tour will be a unique experience to enhance your treasured memories to our beautiful city of Kanazawa. You will be taken to the city’s most beautiful places, guided by a local English-speaking professional photographer. During the tour I will capture your magical moments in Kanazawa, leaving you free to take in the sights without worrying about the best angles and light, or asking a stranger to take your picture! I am experienced in portrait and travel street photography, and my work has been published in many magazines, guidebooks including Lonely Planet and the city guides of tourism boards. A day out with me ensure you will have a knowledgeable, funny, local professional photographer, and Insta-worthy travel photos will be guaranteed!

Regardless of whether you are coming to Japan for the first time, or you’re an obsessed Japan lover, this intimate, photoshoot session will be a unique experience to enhance your treasured memories to our beautiful city of Kanazawa. Regardless of being in Kimono or casual clothes we will capture your beautiful smile!

Please choose Kenrokuen garden or Higashichaya for your photoshoot.

If you would like to rent Kimono we can guide you to book your Kimono rental at one of kimono shops in Kanazawa.

100 fully professionally edited photos (We select best 100 out of 300-400 photos taken during the session) in 2 hour shoot session.

30 fully professionally edited photos (We select best 30 out of roughly 100 photos taken during the session) in 1 hour shoot session.

Photos delivered via Dropbox or Google drive within 3-7days.

Regardless of whether you are coming to Japan for the first time, or you’re an obsessed Japan lover, this intimate, private tour will be a unique experience to enhance your treasured memories to our beautiful city of Kanazawa. You will be taken to the city’s most beautiful places, guided by a local English-speaking professional photographer. During the tour I will capture your magical moments in Kanazawa, leaving you free to take in the sights without worrying about the best angles and light, or asking a stranger to take your picture! I am experienced in portrait and travel street photography, and my work has been published in many magazines, guidebooks including Lonely Planet and the city guides of tourism boards. A day out with me ensure you will have a knowledgeable, funny, local professional photographer, and Insta-worthy travel photos will be guaranteed!

See the real Japan and experience its culture beyond the typical tourist sites. You'll walk through busy streets, ride the bullet train, and enjoy local foods. Each tour is customized to fit the preferences of the group.

This is a one-day, 7-hour tour around Hokuriku's first castle town, "Kanazawa," with a local guide.

Kanazawa is said to be the origin of the city that Kanazawa Mido used as a base of missionary work in Honjyo in the middle of the 16th century. Later in the 16th century, Maeda Toshiya established Kanazawa castle in this area, and since then it developed as the castle town of Kaga Hyakumaishi, prospering from the 17th century during the Edo era to the end of the 19th century. After Edo (Tokyo) and Osaka, alongside the big cities of the scale after Kyoto, it is said that there was this. The samurai city formed around the castle as a vibrant merchant city, and a temple town which was arranged to protect the castle. The atmosphere of the castle town still remains as a place where Japanese culture is beautifully on display.

See the real Japan and experience its culture beyond the typical tourist sites. You'll walk through busy streets, ride the bullet train, and enjoy local foods. Each tour is customized to fit the preferences of the group.

Let's explore the historical photogenic Kanazawa, such as Kenrokuen, here is one of Japan's three famous gardens, Higashi-Chaya District, where old-fashioned restaurants and teahouses line up with narrow alleys and senbon lattices, and more, with one-day transportation ticket!

Since the old days, traditional Japanese culture has been very much a part of daily life in Kanazawa. Its profound charm is attracting attention from overseas.

Kanazawa is well known for its sophisticated food and tea culture. The secret of the popularity of the 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.

This is the ideal pick for time-tight travelers wanting to discover lots of Kanazawa's dietary highlights in a day. Avoid the potential confusion of public transportation system, and travel comfortably with your private local guide.

Note: The National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

Close to tourist attractions and easy to use. Even if you don't feel comfortable wearing it for a long time, you can use it for a short time. There are many types of kimonos, so you can choose your favorite design and take pictures.

Learn about the history of Kanazawa on this guided private tour with a government-licensed and English-speaking guide. Rest assured knowing that you will not have to worry about transportation during this tour as you will have a private vehicle. Enjoy the flexibility of being able to pick a set itinerary, or customize your own.

Potential attractions include all Must-See spots in Kanazawa, so please explore at your own pace and visit sights such as Kenrokuen garden, one of the "Three Great Gardens of Japan"; the expansive Higashi Chaya District, a traditional teahouse district founded in the Edo Period; Omicho Market, Kanazawa's largest fresh food market; Nagamachi Samurai district.

This is the ideal pick for time-tight travelers wanting to discover this beautiful town of Kanazawa's highlights in a day. Avoid the potential confusion of local bus system, and travel comfortably in a private vehicle instead.

Enjoy the flexibility of being able to pick a set itinerary, or customize your own. Potential attractions include all Must-See spots in Kanazawa, so please explore at your own pace and visit sights such as Kenrokuen garden, one of the "Three Great Gardens of Japan"; the expansive Higashi Chaya District, a traditional teahouse district founded in the Edo Period; Omicho Market, Kanazawa's largest fresh food market; Nagamachi Samurai district.

Your English speaking driver will fully support your six-hours tour.

Note*: Tour details has a possibility of change depending on the place of your meeting point and traffic conditions. Please feel free to ask us if you have any special request for your itinerary. We will do our best to meet your request.

This 1-day tour not only visits major sightseeing spots, but also introduces customers to the many charms of Kanazawa through a cooking experience and tea ceremony culture. The accompanying National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter will provide support, so feel free to communicate. In the morning, visit Omicho Market, known as the kitchen of Kanazawa City’s residents, and experience making temarizushi (ball-shaped sushi) using fresh, local ingredients. Choose your preferred ingredients from 15 kinds, including 5-6 kinds of fish and 5 kinds of vegetables. Approximately 7 pieces of temarizushi (refills available), seasonal dessert, and Kaga roasted twig tea are included. The experience venue is an exclusive experience facility renovated from a 100-year-old Japanese-style house typical of Kanazawa. In the afternoon, get to know the history and culture of Kanazawa by going to Kenrokuen Garden and Higashi Chaya District, absolute must-see spots when visiting Kanazawa.

This is your chance to join an experience that's a cherished highlight for everyone in Japan, yet only a handful of travelers truly get to know. Led by a local guide, you'll uncover the cherry blossom season in Kanazawa, a time celebrated by all but shared intimately with few.

Begin your adventure at Kenrokuen Garden, where beyond the familiar paths, you'll discover secluded spots for the perfect serene moment under the cherry blossoms. Stroll along the Asanogawa River, where the flowering trees provide a breathtaking backdrop that even locals never tire of.

As you explore the storied streets of the Kazuemachi Chaya District, the intertwining of history with the beauty of nature is evident amidst the old teahouses and the spring blossoms.

This private and customizable tour for Kanazawa is perfect for guests who would like to have their own itinerary planned based on their interests and preferences, allowing guests to experience the city at their own pace.

Experience our Half Day Private Tour with Photoshoot by photographer in Kanazawa!

Embark on a serene journey through the picturesque landscapes of Japan as you make your way to the heart of the city. Upon your arrival, meet your seasoned tour guide, ready to lead you on an enchanting tour of Kanazawa.

Experience the beauty of Kanazawa through this unique guided tour and photoshoot package. Explore iconic landmarks such as Higashichaya Old Town, Kenrokuen Garden, and Kanazawa Castle while a professional photographer captures stunning images of your journey.

We'll greet you directly at the city center or hotels and ensure you return with ample time to relax and relish your day.

Leave the details to us as we escort you on an extraordinary adventure, crafting memories that will stand the test of time!

This private and customizable tour for Kanazawa is perfect for guests who would like to have their own itinerary planned based on their interests and preferences, allowing guests to experience the city at their own pace.

A kimono rental shop right next to Higashi Chaya Street, a tourist destination represented by Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture. From reception to departure, selection and kimono selection → dressing → hair set (optional) → departure. About 45 minutes to 1 hour. The shortest departure is about 30 minutes.

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!