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Private Japanese Cooking Classes in Kanazawa
At a well-established cooking school just a 3-minute walk from Kanazawa Station, students dress in custom-made Japanese food craftsman costumes and prepare authentic Japanese dishes such as "jibu-ni" and "nigiri-zushi," Kanazawa's representative local delicacies. Kanazawa's attraction is its abundance of ingredients. It is a rare place in Japan where fish that has been alive until the morning can be found in ordinary supermarkets. You can enjoy the delicate flavors and beautiful appearance of Kanazawa's cuisine. Even beginner cooks can easily learn to cook. Learn about Kanazawa's food culture, Japanese knives and unique Japanese cooking utensils, and have fun with a local "samurai chef" who is nationally certified in Japanese cuisine. English recipes with commemorative photos are included. You can learn how to cook authentic Japanese dishes using ingredients available overseas.
Kanazawa private 1 day Photoshoot by professional photographer
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!
1-Hour Ring Work Shop in Kanazawa
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.
Hidden Gems Of Kanazawa: Private & Personalized Walking Experience
Some of Kanazawa’s most precious districts are overshadowed by bigger, more famous areas – but seeing the city through a local’s eyes creates an entirely new perspective. Visit Utatsuyama Park, an expansive forest in the middle of the city with over 100 types of wildflowers, and explore Nishi Chaya, a residential road where geisha and maiko (apprentice geisha) live and train. Forego crowded Higashi Chaya in favor of storybook Kazuemachi, a riverside district lined with wood-built, feudal-era buildings, and stop for coffee at a trendy cafe. 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.
4 Hour Unique Kanazawa Cherry Blossom Sakura Private Experience
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.
“Be a Local” Kanazawa Izakaya Hop Tour
Born and raised in Kanazawa. Spent 6 years in the U.S. for school and work so If you speak English...or Japanese then do not worry about the communication! I am a certified English guide in Kanazawa, who is enthusiastic about food and drinks! Prefers small and friendly Izakaya bars where locals gather. Knows a lot of tiny places where only 7 - 10 seats are available and filled with regular local customers. Are you looking for a night feeling like a local? Then here you go! You found me!! I guarantee you that this tour will show you the true local nightlife that you cannot experience without a true local guide!!
Kanazawa: Traditional Kimono Rental Experience at WARGO
Dress in a traditional Japanese kimono and stroll through the charming streets of Japan, capturing beautiful photos and creating cherished memories. We offer a wide selection of kimonos, ranging from traditional patterns to modern designs, with experienced staff to assist you with dressing. The package includes the kimono itself, sash belt (obi), Japanese clutch, sandals, and socks. Don't worry, hairstyling is available at an additional cost. If it's not too busy, the dressing process can take less than an hour, and you can set off on your adventure. If you wish to enjoy Japan in a kimono until the evening, next-day return is also possible (additional fee). Now, have a fantastic time exploring Japan!
E-Bike Cycling with Guided Tour of Kanazawa Main and Ninja Temple
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.
Kanazawa All Must-Sees Private Chauffeur Sightseeing - English Speaking Driver
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.
Private & Personalized Full Day Walking Experience In Kanazawa (8 Hours)
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.