Explore Kanazawa Half Day Private Tour with Local Guide
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Kanazawa, Japan
- 5 to 6 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
What's Included
- Bottled waterA bottle of water is included for each guest.
- Public transportationTransportation fees guests and guide are not included.
- SnacksAny food and drinks purchased during the tour are not included. Any food or drinks for the host will be at the guest’s expense. (Except the bottle of water)
- Entrance fee for both guests and the host. Any of them for the host will be at the guest’s expense.
- Insurance and liability regarding unforeseen accidents or illnesses during the tour
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Kanazawa StationJapan, 920-0858 石川県金沢市木ノ新保町1番1号
Guests will meet your host inside Kanazawa Station, just outside the Shinkansen ticket gates. Your guide will be wearing a black backpack and a blue cap for easy recognition.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
1
Kenrokuen Garden
1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included
2
Kanazawa Castle
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Omicho Market
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
4
Kanazawa Higashi Chayagai Kaikaro
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
5
Ruins of Nagamachi Bukeyashiki
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
5.0
based on 97 reviews
Uyen_D, Apr 2026
Yuri was very responsive and organized which made our day go so smooth. She was friendly and informative. We learned so much about Kanazawa and got very nice pictures! I highly recommend her tour
Response from Host, Apr 2026
I really appreciate you and your husband sharing the time with me. How was fatty Tsuna in Omicho-market? I hope you enjoyed it. Your smiles made me happy too! I hope you enjoyed cherry blossoms season.
Vicki_D, Apr 2026
Yuri is the best guide you could wish for. Not only does she have great knowledge, she made us comfortable right upon meeting her, we had lots of laughs, and she took charge of the photos which meant we could take in everything without a care. She didn’t just fill us in on history, she even taught s cultural etiquette like the right way to wipe your hands in a restaurant. We wish we could take her on our entire trip of Japan.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for such a warmth message to me. I really appreciate. I also happy to share the time with you! I hope the etiquette helps you in other cities too. I hope we can see each other again! Please take care of your health.
Ron_S, Apr 2026
Our guide Yuri was great. Perfect itinerary which she flexed on the day including arriving early to help us. Terrific with photographs, would hardly need to take any ourselves. Would highly recommend.
Thanks Yuriya
Response from Host, Apr 2026
I really appreciate your support during the tour! It was really lovey day, and we could enjoy Kanazawa’s local spots together! It was really meaningful moments for me as well! Please take care of yourself and I hope we’ll see each other again soon!!!☺️
Michelle_A, Dec 2025
She had great knowledge of the city, my kids loved her, great English speaking, and she was patient , kind, and helpful. I can’t recommend her enough.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you for sending me a warmth message!!! I’m also really appreciate you and your kids sharing time with me in Kanazawa. I hope you have a wonderful time in other destinations too. ☺️Hope you see you again soon!!!
Claudiu_R, Dec 2025
We had an amazing time with Yuria - a local of Kanazawa. She was the perfect guide to present us her hometown, not to mention she is also a very cheerful and lovely presence 🙂.
We felt as if we were spending time with a friend and that time flew so fast 🙂.
We had the chance to see hidden gems of the city, as well as to learn more fascinating details about their culture, history and religion. We wish we had more time available.
We would recommend her to anyone.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
I really appreciate you sharing the time with me in Kanazawa. We faced a surprising event, but we could visit local places and enjoy local food together! I hope your travel in other parts Japan would be wonderful. When I get a chance to go to your country, I’ll bring plum wine! ☺️
Lorne_S, Nov 2025
We enjoyed a delightful day in Kanazawa with our guide, Yuri. She took us to the major sites and explained their history and context. She also took us to a tasty restaurant for lunch.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you for sharing your time with me! I also enjoyed having beautiful lunch with you! I hope you enjoyed the trip in Kanazawa! Hope to see you again! ☺️
quiggleyd, Oct 2025
Yuri was an awesome guide. She went above and beyond for our personally designed tour. We were able to pick things out we wanted to see and do ahead of time. She corresponded back and forth about our tour. The day of our tour she gave us local history, answered our questions, showed us touristy and hidden spots, introduced us to local food, took great pictures, and planned the time really well. Yuri is a joy to talk with and she is very knowledgable. If you are contemplating a tour, and have children, are traveling solo, or don’t speak the language well, then take this one because it can be designed to your liking.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
I also enjoyed talking with you. Thank you so much for joining my tour! Your questions for the history of Kanazawa were really interesting for me also. And you got interested in my town. Hope to see you soon next in your place!
ian_k, Sep 2025
We had an awesome time exploring Kanazawa, it was great to explore the different markets and areas of the city. Our guide was super knowledgeable and friendly, make the trip very special.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
I really appreciate you sharing your time with me in Kanazawa. I hope your first visit in Japan was wonderful. I hope we can meet again soon!
Michael_T, Sep 2025
Yuri is a wonderful person and an amazing guide.
Her care and compassion from the moment we engaged with her was truely a step ahead of any other guide we have had while traveling in Japan.
Yuri went above and beyond our expectations to make our trip wonderful and memorable, we highly recommend using Yuri for all your Kanazawa travel needs.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
I really appreciate you and your wife joining my tour! I also enjoyed talking with you. I remembered many places and memories in my Sydney’s life from our talking. I hope you’ll stay healthy and enjoy the rest of your trip not only in Japan but also in other countries!!!
rogerl666, Jun 2025
Had a great tour with Yuri. She is so kind and took many pictures of us along the journey so we remembered our time in Kanazawa. Would recommend any tour you can schedule with her. She is a sweetheart.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you for joining my tour! I really enjoyed talking with you and spending time together. I had never been to many of the places you told me about, but listening your stories made me feel as if I had traveled there too. When the Kanazawa Castle restoration is complete, I hope to see you again! Additionally, Umeshu was really nice!!! Thank you for your kindness. Please take care and enjoy the rest of trip!!!
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