From Tokyo: Day Trip Kanazawa by Bullet Train with Guide

Tokyo, Japan
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Duration13h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Escape the energy of Tokyo and discover the timeless charm of Kanazawa on this private full-day tour by the Hokuriku Shinkansen (bullet train). Accompanied by a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter, you'll enjoy a seamless journey from your hotel in Tokyo to one of Japan's most beautiful historic cities.

Your guide will meet you at your hotel and travel with you throughout the day, ensuring a comfortable and personalized experience. Upon arrival in Kanazawa, explore the city's most iconic attractions, including:

Kenroku-en Garden, Higashi Chaya District, Nagamachi Samurai District, etc.

This private tour is fully customizable. If you would like to visit other attractions, we will be happy to tailor the itinerary to suit your interests and pace.

We set up 3 types of bullet train seats and we use public transportation in Tokyo and Kanazawa.
Please give us a message if you need a private car in the city/cities.

Options

Upgraded seat (Green)

Upgraded seats ( Green) : We provide one upgaraded seats,
Including Gold leaf experience: This plan includes gold leaf experience if interested.
Pickup included

Upgraded seat (Gran class)

GranClass – Premium : We provide the highest class of service of seats GranClass between Tokyo and Kanazawa

Gold leaf experience: You can add gold leaf experiece
Pickup included

Ordinary Seats

Pickup included

Ordinary+Gold Leaf Experience

Gold Leaf Experience: You can experience making small articles using gold leaf, one of Kanazawa's traditional crafts. Can be taken home.
Ordinary seats
Pickup included

What's included

  • National Licensed Guide
  • Bullet train between Tokyo and Kanazawa
  • Hotel or Station pickup
  • Admission fee(Kenrokuen Garden)
  • Public transportation fee in Tokyo and in Kanazawa
  • apx. 15-25 USD per person
  • Personal Expenses

What to expect

  1. Tokyo Station Marunouchi Ekimae Hiroba
    30m · Admission ticket included
    We go to Tokyo station from your hotel in Tokyo by public transportation and take a bullet train to go to Kanazawa.
  2. Kanazawa Station
    2h 30m · Admission ticket included
    We will arrive at Kanazawa station after about 2 hours and a half ride of the bullet train and take buses to go around Kanazawa.
  3. Kenrokuen Garden
    45m · Admission ticket included
    Kenrokuen Garden is a representative garden said to have the best scenic beauty in Japan.
    Please enjoy the Japanese four seasons and teahouse culture as you tour the garden.
  4. Higashi Chaya District
    2h
    Like the Naga-machi Buke Yashiki Ruins, the Higashi Chaya-gai offers a walk through the streets that will take you back in time to the days when Kanazawa was a castle town.
    The old streets with their beautiful latticework and cobblestone pavement have been selected as a national Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings.
    You can visit stores that serve Japanese sweets and tea that made the taste buds of feudal lords and samurai of the time swoon, and of course, enjoy sweet treats as well.
  5. Ruins of Nagamachi Bukeyashiki
    2h 30m · Admission ticket not included
    At Ruins of Nagamachi Bukeyashiki, visitors can enjoy the fresh greenery of the garden trees that can be seen through the earthen walls as they walk through the streets that remind them of the samurai culture of the past.
    The view of the irrigation canal, which was used to transport lumber in the olden days, will calm your mind.
  6. Kanazawa Station
    30m · Admission ticket included
    We come back to Kanazawa station and head back to Tokyo
  7. Tokyo Station Marunouchi Ekimae Hiroba
    30m · Admission ticket included
    After arriving at Tokyo station, we will take you back to your hotel and end of the tour.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

The guide will be waiting for you at your hotel lobby in Tokyo with your name sign.
Please inform about your pick up details in advance.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • The itinerary might be changed due to weather condition or other reasons.
  • We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements. Please indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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