Cultural Tours

Hotel Pickup

Included

Time

Up to 7 Hours

Kanazawa is rich in culture and heritage, Historically, the city of Kanazawa was one of the most powerful cities in Japan. During the Edo period the area was home to some of the country’s greatest cultural achievements rivaling Kyoto and Tokyo. The ruling lord emphasized the development of cultural arts on his serving samurai and the castle town developed some of the best kept culture in Japan. Below are just a few tours put together to allow our guests to delve into some of that culture.

Tea Ceremony and Kenrokuen Tour

Visit the amazing gardens of the oldest tea ceremony house in Kanazawa, still run today by descendants of the founders. Experience a private authentic tea ceremony and ritual in this secluded garden just outside Kenrokuen. Following your Tea Ceremony, your guide will take you to Kenrokuen for an insightful view on Japanese feudal life.

This is a 4 hour tour, originating at your hotel lobby.

Included: Guide, Private tea ceremony

 

Meet a real Geisha

Ever wondered what it would be like to meet a real Geisha? 

We bring this experience to life with our Geisha meetings and performances. Exclusive to Kanazawa Tours, this secretive and guarded profession is finally opened up to a select few. This once in a lifetime experience is designed to share this enchanting tradition with those who are curious.

Meetings last 90 minutes with Sake and Tea served. Meetings will be held within the Geisha district. Advanced booking essential. Contact Us for more details

What Our Customers Say

We had a delightful day with Nozomi exploring Kanazawa... we basically covered everything... spectacular gardens , samurai area , geisha area and tea ceremony. She was a perfect tour guide and was able to give us a lot of historical perspectives and references . She was able to tailor the tour to our likes and dislikes. We were very appreciative of her help securing a train ticket at the end of our tour since navigating the train station would have been difficult for us. Her English was outstanding but beyond that she had real joy in sharing her city and culture. We would highly recommend her to anyone.
Beth F

Departure Details

  • Our Guide will collect you from your Hotel lobby or stated location within Kanazawa.
  • Days Available: Monday to Sunday
  • Starting times: 08:30 / 09:00 / 09:30
  • Back to your Hotel or desired location in Kanazawa

Inclusions

  • Professional English Speaking Guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges

Exclusions

  • Food and drinks
  • Lunch
  • Transport
  • Optional Entrance Fees

Searching Availability…