Kanazawa Half Day Tour
What to Expect
Experience Kanazawa’s Highlights on our award winning Kanazawa Half Day Tour. Our professional private guide will collect you from your hotel lobby(or other suitable place). Half day tours allow you the flexibility to chose either morning or afternoon starting times and the freedom to choose your own itinerary or allow us to set one for you. Kanazawa Half Day tours are customized to your needs and desires on the day and can include highlights such as Kenrokuen Garden, Higashi Chaya (Geisha District), Nagamachi (Samurai District), Omicho Market, Castle Park, Ninja Temple and many others.
Departure Details
- Our Guide will collect you from your Hotel lobby or stated location within Kanazawa.
- Days: Monday to Sunday
- Starting Times: 08:30 / 13:30
- Return to your Hotel or desired location in Kanazawa
Our Guide will collect you from your Hotel lobby or stated location within Kanazawa.
Days: Monday to Sunday
Starting times: 08:30 / 09:30
Return to your Hotel or desired location in Kanazawa
Included:
- Professional English Speaking Guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Custom Itinerary
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
Excluded:
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
- Transport
- Optional Entrance Fees
Itinerary Outline
- Pick up at hotel lobby (or other suitable place)
- Explore two of the areas in ‘options’ list
- Drop back to your hotel or desired location
Options
Geisha District (Higashi Chaya)
Go beyond the main streets into the quieter back alleys of the Geisha District. As you explore, your guide shares the stories, customs, and hidden histories that bring these districts to life.
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The Samurai District
Learn about the social structure, values, and customs that shaped samurai society on a guided walking tour of one of the best-preserved samurai districts in Japan.
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Kenrokuen Gardens
A perfect example of an Edo-era Japanese garden, Kenrokuen is celebrated for its careful balance of space, water, and seasonal beauty.
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Kanazawa Castle Park & Gardens
A fascinating look into the power and influence of the Lords of Kanazawa. The castle grounds combine architectural beauty with centuries of history.
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The Ninja Temple and Temple District
Highlights include the intricate interior, hidden passages, and ingenious design elements intended to confuse intruders and protect the temple’s secrets. Every corner tells a story of strategy, creativity, and careful planning.
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The Omicho Market
Omicho Market has been the heart of Kanazawa’s food culture since the Edo period. The market is best visited in the morning, just after the boats deliver their dawn catch.
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D.T. Suzuki Museum
A serene and contemplative experience. The museum is a space to deepen one’s understanding of the ideas and achievements of Daisetz Teitaro Suzuki, a prominent Buddhist philosopher known as D.T. Suzuki.
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Themed Tours Available
Contact us to arrange an off the beaten path themed tour.
Itinerary Example
- 08:30 Meet your guide at your hotel lobby. Go to the Geisha District
- 09:00 Explore Higashi Chaya /Kazue Machi Districts
- 10:30 Go by loop bus to the Samurai District
- 12:30 Finish the tour. Have lunch in a local restaurant
What Our Customers Say
Enriching, engaging and beautiful
Nozomi was an amazing host and guide for Kanazawa! She is a true gem of a person and such an insider. We ran into several locals that knew her personally, and you could tell had such a fond spot in their hearts for her. And because of that, we got special privileges at several places! Very lucky to have gotten the chance to experience the city with Nozomi, a must! She also went above and beyond and helped me to retrieve my charger that I had left on the shinkansen, thank you so much Nozomi!
Jane - June 2023
USA
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