Things to do in Kanazawa
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Kanazawa kept its old districts intact and never got the coach parties, so the samurai quarter and the tea houses are quiet in a way Kyoto's no longer are. The seafood market is one of the best in Japan, and the crafts — gold leaf, lacquer, dyeing — are still working trades you can try.
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Kanazawa Night Walk and Izakaya Tour with Local Guide
Discover the charm of Kanazawa after dark on this Night Walk & Izakaya Tour with a friendly local guide. Walk through beautifully illuminated streets, hidden alleys, and atmospheric neighborhoods that show a different…
Kanazawa Private Tour with a Local – Highlights & Hidden Gems
Explore Kanazawa your way on a private, fully customizable half-day tour designed around your interests. This isn’t a rigid itinerary—it’s a flexible, immersive experience led by a passionate local who brings the city…
[One-day bus tour departing from Kanazawa Station] Shirakawa-go and Gokayama - Two World Heritage Villages Enjoyable Bus Tour
Tour dates: Every Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday This bus tour departs from Kanazawa Station where you can enjoy the world heritage site Shirakawago and the Gasshozukuri settlement of Gokayama in a day.The…
Kanazawa Night Tour with Local Meal and Drinks
Explore the Geisha districts after dark, hear the tales of what actually went on in this district during the Edo period. Our professionally guided tour will take you through the 2 most beautiful Geisha districts of…
[One-day bus tour departing from Kanazawa Station] Shirakawa-go/Takayama tour platinum route bus tour
Tour dates: Every Wednesday, Thursday This tour is a bus tour departing from Kanazawa Station.Visit Shirakawago, a World Heritage Site very popular with foreigners, and Hida Takayama in Gifu Prefecture.English-speaking…
Kanazawa: Castle & Samurai History Walking Tour
Step into the world of the samurai and discover the fascinating history of Kanazawa on this popular walking tour. Visit three of the city’s most iconic attractions: the Nagamachi Samurai District, Kanazawa Castle, and…
World Heritage Shirakawa-go and Experience Tours from Kanazawa
Explore the world famous UNESCO village on our full-day Shirakawago & Kanazawa tour from Kanazawa station! Admire the picturesque landscapes in Shirakawa-go in the morning, then return to Kanazawa to visit must-see…
From Kanazawa: Shirakawa-go, Gokayama and Wood Carving Village
Deep in the mountains of Japan lies the quaint villages of Shirakawa-go and Gokayama, with their beautifully preserved gassho-style houses. These UNESCO World Heritage Sites, some of the buildings are over 250 years…
World Heritage Shirakawa-go Perfect Guided Tour from Kanazawa
Explore the world famous UNESCO village on our full-day Shirakawago & Kanazawa tour from Kanazawa station! Admire the picturesque landscapes in Shirakawa-go in the morning. You can enjoy a variety of local foods as you…
Shirakawago & Kanazawa from Kanazawa
Discover the most authentic essence of Japan on an unforgettable journey from Kanazawa Station to the charming village of Shirakawago. A magical place designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its gassho-zukuri houses…
Kanazawa Highlights: Garden, Castle, Samurai & Geisha+Taxi
Discover the story behind Kanazawa’s beauty on this small-group walking tour. Explore four iconic areas—Kenrokuen Garden, Kanazawa Castle, Samurai District, and Higashi Chaya Geisha District—while learning how history,…
Private Tour Kanazawa, Shirakawago, Hida Furukawa,Takayama
Explore the beautiful villages and towns of Shirakawa-go, Hida Furukawa and Takayama on our 9-hour package tour with access to a private vehicle exclusively for you and your fellow travelers. Our English-speaking driver…
Kanazawa Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide
Explore the beautiful town of Kanazawa on this customized, four-hour walking tour. Your government-licensed and experienced multilingual guide will efficiently provide views of the city that most tourist do not get to…
One Way Bus from Kanazawa to Takayama with a stop at Shirakawago
Itinerary Time Table: Kanazawa (Dep. 13:50) → Shirakawago (Arr. 15:10, Dep. 16:40) → Takayama (Arr. 17:40) *Please note that times may vary due to traffic conditions. **Please arrive at the station 10 minutes before the…
Kanazawa Full Day Tour (Private Guide)
Experience the highlights of Kanazawa on our special, award winning, one day tour. Our professional guide will take you on a memorable tour of Kanazawa's unforgettable sights. KT have the renowned TripAdvisor Travellers…
Kanazawa Ninja Temple and Geisha District Walking Tour
Discover Kanazawa’s hidden side on a cultural walking tour featuring Myoryuji, the “Ninja Temple,” and a traditional geisha district. With a local guide, learn about samurai culture, local history, hidden stairs, secret…
Kanazawa: Sushi & Japanese Cooking at a 56-Year Cooking School
Make Sushi. Discover UMAMI. Taste Kanazawa. Join an authentic Japanese cooking class at Nakata Cooking School, established in Kanazawa in 1969, just 3 minutes from Kanazawa Station. Make 6 pieces of nigiri sushi,…
Kanazawa Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
Explore the beautiful town of Kanazawa on this customized, six-hour walking tour. Your government-licensed and experienced multilingual guide will efficiently provide views of the city that most tourist do not get to…
Shirakawago & Kanazawa from Kyoto by bullet train
Embark on a unique journey starting with the visit to the charming village of Shirakawago. A magical place designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its gassho-zukuri houses with steep thatched roofs evoke a landscape…
Kanazawa/Nagano: Tateyama Kurobe Snow Wall Day Tour
The Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route offers a remarkable journey through Japan's Northern Japan Alps, showcasing stunning alpine scenery and unique transportation experiences. Traverse the route via cable cars, ropeways,…
Kanazawa Half Day E-bike Tour
Discover Kanazawa’s rich cultural heritage on this e-bike tour guided by a local expert. Ride through the city’s most iconic districts and hidden backstreets while learning the stories that shaped them. Explore the…
Kanazawa Machiya: Private Tea Ceremony with a Local Tea Master
From ¥9,900 p.p. (min. 2) | Same-day OK — book up to 2 hours before. Fully private, no strangers, just your group. A 19-year tea master guides you through authentic Enshu-ryū ceremony in a 100-year-old machiya in…
Explore Kanazawa Half Day Private Tour with Local Nurse
Discover Your Own Kanazawa, With a Local Nurse! Join my private, fully customized walking and bus tour, designed just for you. With over 24 years living in Kanazawa, I know the city’s hidden gems and fascinating stories…
Full Day Tour to Kurobe Gorge and Unazuki Onsen from Kanazawa
In the Northern Japanese Alps lies a small beautiful onsen town sitting at the entrance of an even more amazing sight, Japanese deepest V-shaped gorge, Kurobe Gorge. On this tour you can experience the great natural…
Top sights in Kanazawa
Questions travellers ask
- Is Kanazawa worth a detour from the Tokyo–Kyoto route?
- If you have four days or more, yes. It is about 2.5 hours from Tokyo by shinkansen and offers the same historic districts with a fraction of the crowds.
- What is Kanazawa known for?
- Kenroku-en garden, the preserved Higashi Chaya geisha district, gold-leaf craft — the city produces almost all of Japan's — and Omicho market for seafood.
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