Private Tour From Kanazawa Gold Leaf and Sushi Delights

Duration8h - 9h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

A one-day tour starting from Kanazawa Station (or from your hotel if it is near the station or central area of the city), followed by the gold leaf experience, a visit to Omicho Market, a quick stop at Oyama Shrine and then a make-your-own-sushi roll for lunch. In the afternoon you will have a choice between three different routes: main sights, samurai/ninjas or the arts. When you meet up with the guide in the morning you can let them know what you want to do! See below for more details on each choice.

Options

2. Samurais & Ninjas

Duration: 8 hours: This afternoon option is great for those who want to experience both the traditional and more recent history of the city

1. The Main Sights of Kanazawa

Duration: 8 hours: This option is for those who are only spending a day in Kanazawa and/or want to see all the most important sights.
Pickup included

3. Traditional Sense & Art

Duration: 8 hours: This option is for those who want something quite different, with a focus on the beauty of Kanazawa’s traditional culture

What's included

English speaking guide
Gold Leaf Placement Experience
Hosomaki Sushi Lunch

What to expect

1h 40m · Admission ticket included

Walk through Yokoyasue-cho as we head towards the Gold Leaf Experience. Learn about changes that happened to this area over the past century. At the experience itself, enjoy placing the gold on a plate as they have been doing for centuries!
Omicho Market
20m

Pass through Omicho Market and learn more about the history of Kanazawa and this market's role in it. Grab a bite to eat if you want as well.
Oyama Shrine
30m

Walk around Oyama Shrine and its unique gate and shrine garden. Cross the bridge and enter the outer edge of the castle and the beautifully kept Japanese garden.
1h · Admission ticket included

Lunch time at COIL, the make-your-own-sushi restaurant. You can choose what you want to put inside so this is great from everyone!
Kanazawa
5h

After lunch it’s decision time! You must choose one of the three options. There is not enough time to do all of them so depending on what you have already seen or what you are feeling the day of, choose one of the three options.

OPTION 1 – The Main Sights of Kanazawa
OPTION 2 – Samurai, Ninjas and retro-modern Kanazawa
Option 3 – Traditional Sense, Modern Art

After touring this exquisite villa, we will make our make back to Kanazawa Station or your hotel to finish the tour. Don’t hesitate to ask you guide for recommendations on what to do or eat in the city for the rest of your stay.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The meetup point is outside of the Shinkansen ticket gates, in front of the information center. If you are heading out from the gates, look forward and to the right and you will see a large ‘?’ inside of a circle. Be sure to look for the guide wearing a SNOW MONKEY RESORTS tour tag

End point

The meetup point is outside of the Shinkansen ticket gates, in front of the information center. If you are heading out from the gates, look forward and to the right and you will see a large ‘?’ inside of a circle. Be sure to look for the guide wearing a SNOW MONKEY RESORTS tour tag

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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