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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!
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Our meeting point may change depending on the route that we are going to take on the day of the tour. Our guide will contact you for details after the reservation.
Itinerary
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Kanazawa Castle once was the headquarters of the Maeda clan, known as the most powerful feudal lords after the ruling Tokugawa clan. Let's take a walk in Castle Park with one of our guides and learn how the castle was built and used throughout its history.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
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Kenrokuen Garden is one of the most beautiful gardens of Japan, that attracts visitors from all over the world. Cherry blossoms in spring, red leaves in autumn, or snow in winter – it is beautiful no matter the season. Our guide will introduce you the brief history of the garden and its most interesting and stunning spots.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
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Traditional tea-house district, where the guests were once (and still are!) entertained by geisha performances. Dive into the atmosphere of feudal Japan, visit 200 years old tea house and local souvenir shops and cafes offering traditional arts, crafts, foods and drinks.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
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Historical district not far from the Kanazawa Castle, which once was a home to middle-class samurai and their families. Learn how samurai lived while walking through the narrow streets of the district, visit the houses where they used to live, and don't forget to buy souvenirs in one of the traditional arts and crafts shops!
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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