A Half Day In Kanazawa With A Local: Private & Personalized
Overview
A rival to Kyoto as the historic jewel of Japan, Kanazawa is a melting pot of art, culture, and history, where tradition reigns supreme. You might explore the Nagamachi neighborhood, a historic samurai district, and Higashi Chaya, where old geisha houses have been converted into teahouses and restaurants. A tranquil stroll through Kenroku-en, one of the Three Great Gardens of Japan, should be on every bucket list, while the 280-year-old “Kitchen of Kanazawa”, Omicho Market, is a must-visit for street food and a perfect snapshot of local life.
Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.
Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.
Inclusions
- Private and personalized experience
- 4 hours with a host
- Walking experience
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Ruins of Nagamachi Bukeyashiki, 3 Nagamachi, Kanazawa 920-0865 Ishikawa Prefecture
See the perfectly preserved Nagamachi samurai district
IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
Pass By: Omicho Market, 50 Kamiomicho, Kanazawa 920-0905 Ishikawa Prefecture
Browse Omicho Market, the “Kitchen of Kanazawa”, and try one of its famous croquettes
IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
Pass By: Kanazawa Castle, 1-1 Marunouchi, Kanazawa 920-0937 Ishikawa Prefecture
Explore the iconic Kanazawa Castle, the historic seat of power of the Maeda samurai clan
IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
Pass By: Kanazawa, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Hokuriku, Chubu
Explore the beautiful Kenroku-en, one of the Three Great Gardens of Japan
IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
Pass By: Higashi Chaya District, 1 Chome Higashiyama, Kanazawa 920-0831 Ishikawa Prefecture
Visit the city’s famous entertainment district, Higashi Chaya, and try to spot an elusive geisha
IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Ruins of Nagamachi Bukeyashiki, 3 Nagamachi, Kanazawa 920-0865 Ishikawa Prefecture
See the perfectly preserved Nagamachi samurai district
IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
Pass By: Omicho Market, 50 Kamiomicho, Kanazawa 920-0905 Ishikawa Prefecture
Browse Omicho Market, the “Kitchen of Kanazawa”, and try one of its famous croquettes
IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
Pass By: Kanazawa Castle, 1-1 Marunouchi, Kanazawa 920-0937 Ishikawa Prefecture
Explore the iconic Kanazawa Castle, the historic seat of power of the Maeda samurai clan
IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
Pass By: Kanazawa, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Hokuriku, Chubu
Explore the beautiful Kenroku-en, one of the Three Great Gardens of Japan
IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
Pass By: Higashi Chaya District, 1 Chome Higashiyama, Kanazawa 920-0831 Ishikawa Prefecture
Visit the city’s famous entertainment district, Higashi Chaya, and try to spot an elusive geisha
IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- City Unscripted and all City Unscripted hosts follow the WHO (World Health Organization) and local government’s health and safety recommendations at all times. To keep up to date with the latest news we recommend visiting these World Health Organization (WHO) website pages.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Ali_B
January 2023
I recently went on the 'A Half Day In Kanazawa With A Local' tour and it was an excellent experience. Our tour guide, Jorge, was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. He touched base with us ahead of the tour to ensure he designed the right itinerary for us, and his attention to detail really sh...
I recently went on the 'A Half Day In Kanazawa With A Local' tour and it was an excellent experience. Our tour guide, Jorge, was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. He touched base with us ahead of the tour to ensure he designed the right itinerary for us, and his attention to detail really showed during the tour. Despite the wet weather and snow, and the new year closures, Jorge did his best to give us a great half day experience across the key highlights of Kanazawa, including the Kenroku-en gardens, Kanazawa Castle, and the geisha districts. I would highly recommend this tour and Jorge as a guide to anyone visiting Kanazawa.William_F
April 2023
Meiko is everything we look for in a host. Knowledge, courtesy, advance communication, efficiency, punctuality. Highly recommended!
Meiko is everything we look for in a host. Knowledge, courtesy, advance communication, efficiency, punctuality. Highly recommended!Andrew_B
August 2023
Our guide Harumi was well-prepared and very knowledgeable. She is also a very friendly, kind and considerate person. Our group of 2 adults and 2 teenagers can highly recommend her.
Our guide Harumi was well-prepared and very knowledgeable. She is also a very friendly, kind and considerate person. Our group of 2 adults and 2 teenagers can highly recommend her.SIMON_J
June 2023
Harumi was a very nice knowledgeable person. We particularly enjoyed the geisha district and gardens
Harumi was a very nice knowledgeable person. We particularly enjoyed the geisha district and gardensO P
May 2023
Two stars for the guide being a very nice person + 1 star for the rest. We expected a local guide to have a broader knowledge of the city where they live or at least to know how to get from A to B. Thankfully, there is Google to help to communicate.
Two stars for the guide being a very nice person + 1 star for the rest. We expected a local guide to have a broader knowledge of the city where they live or at least to know how to get from A to B. Thankfully, there is Google to help to communicate.Kaname_S
April 2023
Very kind and helpful and ready to meet the request of the guest. We did almost the main attractions in Kanazawa just in less than 5 hours combined with walking and taxi.
Very kind and helpful and ready to meet the request of the guest. We did almost the main attractions in Kanazawa just in less than 5 hours combined with walking and taxi.