Kanazawa Must-See Spots Full Day Tour

Duration8h 30m

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LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 15 travelers

Overview

Our tour offers the best route to some 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 go inside a teahouse that once held actual geisha performances and have time, after a guided tour, to explore the geisha district by yourself. This tour also go deeper into Kenrokuen and go inside the daimyo's mother's villa, often missed by guests in Kanazawa. Please consider participating in this tour if you want to make the best of your time in Kanazawa on a course that is fairly exhaustive but not exhausting.

What's included

Kenrokuen Entry Fee
Kyu-Nakaya Teahouse Museum Entry Fee
Seisonkaku Villa Entry Fee

Lunch
Accomodation

What to expect

Kazuemachi Chayagai
Pass by

This is the first 'geisha' district that you will see and its small streets make you feel transported back to a different time. There are many places to take great pictures so find your best shot!
2h

After passing through the other geisha district, Kazuemachi, you will get a chance to see the amazing traditional district of Higashichaya. Originally only tea houses meant for the business of geisha entertainment, you will get to enter one of these buildings and see the quiet glamor.

This is also the place where you will have lunch.
Kenrokuen Garden
1h 30m · Admission ticket included

This is considered one of the best gardens in Japan and you will follow your guide around as you explore the grounds. You will also be taken inside of Seisonkaku, a villa used by the daimyo's mother, and learn more about the history of the lord and the region.
Kanazawa Castle
Pass by

The castle is a grand example of the power of the daimyo. It is also considered a museum of stone walls due to the diversity of different ages that still remain. Your guide will paint the picture of the castle and its place in history.
Oyama Shrine
20m

This is where the first daimyo is revered and is one of the most important shrines in the city. Don't miss the small garden that makes it quite unusual for a shrine.
Omicho Market
Pass by

This is a market famous for its fish that has existed since the late 1600s. You will pass through it on your way back to the station. Feel free to leave the tour here if you want to have dinner or if it is close to your hotel.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The meetup point is outside of the Shinkansen ticket gates, in front of the information center with sumo wrestler cutouts. You may wait nearby there until the tour begins at 9:00 A.M. Be sure to look for a guide wearing the company tour tag.

End point

The meetup point is outside of the Shinkansen ticket gates, in front of the information center with sumo wrestler cutouts. You may wait nearby there until the tour begins at 9:00 A.M. Be sure to look for a guide wearing the company tour tag.

Additional information

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
All listed events, activities, and experiences are subject to availability. Please note that while certain tour options may appear bookable through our platforms, this does not guarantee that every experience can be carried out as scheduled in the tour itinerary. Many activities require direct confirmation with our partner venues, and availability may vary based on the date and other factors. Should any part of your ordered itinerary require adjustment or deviation from the original schedule, or if a specific experience is unavailable, we will contact you promptly to discuss suitable alternatives or amendments.

Cancellation policy

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

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