Breathtaking Kanazawa: Kenrokuen & Samurai District Journey
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Step into the timeless charm of Kanazawa, one of Japan’s most beautifully preserved castle towns. This full-day tour led by a local guide reveals centuries of history from bustling samurai quarters to serene gardens and vibrant markets. It's a perfect journey for travelers seeking an immersive cultural experience in a city once rivaling Kyoto and Osaka in prominence. ・Wander through Kanazawa Castle and the stunning Kenrokuen Garden, one of Japan’s top three traditional landscapes ・Explore the spiritual calm of the D.T. Suzuki Museum and the elegance of Nomura Samurai House ・Taste local specialties at Omicho Market, the lively culinary heart of the city
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tonyfG8628UB, 10/1/2025 3:25:08 AM
Fantastic tour, our guide Yumiko had excellent English and was knowledgeable in all areas, which made for an easy, educational and informative experience. Thankyou Yumiko.
nyorker3331, 5/30/2025 9:20:01 PM
we had a wonderful tour guide in Kanazwa. Yumika arranged a wonderful itinerary that cover all the sights that we wanted to explore. she is very knowledgeable professional kind and speaks fluent english which was a big plus. our tour with Yumi was one of our best days we had in Japan. thank you for this great experience. it was way above our expectation and this tour is highly recommended.
juval_s, 5/20/2025 8:37:32 PM
We had an amazing day with Yumi. She was so lovely taking us around to all the beautiful sites. Yumi is very dedicated and hard working and we would recommend this tour to anyone who would like to get to know Kanazawa from a local guide prospective.
Hudson G, 4/26/2025 2:56:46 AM
Yumiko was an excellent guide and companion for the day. She was friendly and informative and gave us an excellent insight into the areas that we visited on our day with her.
Krhannon, 11/11/2024 5:30:18 PM
Kanazawa is a beautiful city to visit and our tour highlighted the rich samurai history of the area as well as the beauty of the gardens. Our guide Yumiko was so knowledgeable and very friendly.
I6980CUalisonw, 5/7/2024 5:02:12 PM
Yumiko was an excellent tour guide. She came prepared, was extremely knowledgeable, and her demeanor is warm and pleasant. She was also flexible and helpful. She tailored the tour based on our interests and provided great facts and history. We especially loved Kenrokeuen Garden and chose not go to the Suzuki Museum. We would recommend this tour.
Kendra_J, 5/5/2024 8:16:15 PM
Yumiko was an excellent tour guide! She provided an excellent overview of all the stops we went to, and you could tell that she really loves this city. Additionally she was willing to accommodate any questions we had apart from the tour (like how to pick out allergy medicine from the pharmacy). Thank you, Yumiko for a great tour! I highly recommend this tour if you want to learn the history of Kanazawa and cultural aspects.
Catherine_M, 4/26/2024 5:40:02 AM
Yumiko was great, very knowledgeable and informative and it was a fabulous day walking around the city seeing the sights. She was friendly and accommodating and Yumiko’s English was very good -thank you we had a great day. We would recommend this tour.
Go461659, 4/22/2024 1:49:25 AM
We enjoyed a great walking tour of Kanazawa with Tomio. Friendly, thoughtful and informative. A touch of zen, glorious gardens, intriguing traditional areas and great food. Thank you.
478thatt, 4/14/2024 4:52:21 AM
Iida Kayo is an awesome guide that was very knowledgeable about the samurai houses, the geisha district , the Kenruoken garden and the castle next to the garden. Very efficient with the public transport, polite, smiling and very helpful, I had a grand time with her, visiting the different parts of Kanazawa. Do not hesitate to book with her! You will not be disappointed!! Arigato Iida San!! 💖 and tha k you for the memories!
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- A maximum of 8 people per booking
- Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities
- Please join us wearing shoes that are easy to walk in because you will walk the mountain paths.
- During severe winter weather, your tour agenda may be subject to change.
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