Public walking Tour Half day Kanazawa Highlights

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Offered in: English
Entrance to Nomura house
Entrance to Kenrokuen Garden

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Overview

Discover the timeless beauty and rich history of Kanazawa on this immersive half-day walking tour. Perfectly blending tradition and modernity, Kanazawa offers an unforgettable journey through Japan’s cultural heritage. Led by a knowledgeable local guide, this tour provides fascinating insights into Kanazawa’s history and culture. You are welcome to ask as many questions as you'd like and experience the best of Kanazawa without feeling rushed. Join us for a half-day journey through Kanazawa, where every moment is filled with beauty, history, and cultural richness.

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ANA Holiday Inn Kanazawa Sky, an IHG hotel 15-1 Musashi-machi, , Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0855
APA Hotel Kanazawa Chuo 1-5-24 Katamachi, , Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0981
APA Hotel Kanazawa Katamachi 2-21-1 Ikedamachi, , Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0984
APA Hotel Kanazawa Katamachi EXCELLENT 2-2-13 Katamachi, , Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0981
Agora Kanazawa 2-25-17, Katamachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0981
Asadaya 23 Jitsuken-machi, , Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0906
City Inn Kobayashi 11-1 Tamagawacho, , Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0863
First Hotel Kanazawa 1-2-24 Hirosaka, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0962
Four Points Flex By Sheraton Kanazawa 3-30 Oyama machi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0918
Henn na Hotel Kanazawa Korimbo 1-2-32 Korimbo, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0961
Hotel Amaneku Kanazawa 2-25-17 Katamachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0981
Hotel Apt Persimmon 5-19 Kakinokibatake, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0999
Hotel Forest Inn Kanazawa 5-5-6 Teramachi, , Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 921-8033
Hotel Forza Kanazawa 2-10 Yasuecho, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0854
Hotel Intergate Kanazawa 2-5 Takaokamachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0864
Hotel Kenrokuso 6-40 Oyamamachi, , Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0918
Hotel Mystays Kanazawa Katamachi 1-10-18 Katamachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0981
Hotel Pacific Kanazawa 46 Jikkenmachi, , Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0906
Hotel Resol Trinity Kanazawa 1-18 Musashimachi, , Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0855
Hotel Trend Kanazawa Katamachi 1-11-15-1 Katamachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0981
Hyakujuso 3-1-23 Hondamachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0964
Hyatt Centric Kanazawa 1-5-2 Hirooka, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0031
Hyatt House Kanazawa 1-5-2 Hirooka, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0031
Ichiraku Annex 4-5 Chuodorimachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0866
Ichiraku Ryokan Chuodorimachi 4-6, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0866
KKR Hotel Kanazawa 2-32 Otemachi, , Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0912
KUMU Kanazawa by THE SHARE HOTELS 2-40 Kamitsutsumi-cho, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0869
Kaname Inn Tatemachi 41 Tatemachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0997
Kanazawa Hakuchoro Hotel Sanraku 6-3 Marunouchi, , Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0937
Kanazawa New Grand Hotel Premier 4-1 Minamicho, , Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-8688
Kanazawa New Grand Hotel Prestige 4-1 Minamicho, , Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-8688
Kanazawa Tokyu Hotel 2-1-1 Korimbo, , Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0961
Katamachi Tour Hotel 2-11 Kiguramachi, , Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0988
Kikunoya Inn 1-1-27 Hirosaka, , Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0962
Koko Hotel Premier Kanazawa Korinbo 1-2-16 Korinbo, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0961
Mitsui Garden Hotel Kanazawa 1-22 Kamitsutsumicho, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0869
Murataya Ryokan 1-5-2 Katamachi, , Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0981
Onyado Nono Kanazawa 1-1 Shimotsutsumicho, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0917
Petit Hotel Ivy 31-50 Nakamuramachi, , Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 921-8022
Ryokan Nakamura 2-6 Kakinokibatake, , Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0999
Ryokan Omori 16-31 Musashimachi, , Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0855
Ryokan Yamamuro 1-2-19 Owaricho, , Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0902
Sumiyoshiya 54 Jitsukenmachi, , Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0906
Super Hotel Premier Kanazawa Higashiguchi 2-5-15 Hommachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0853
THE HOTEL SANRAKU KANAZAWA 1-1-1 Owaricho, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0902
Tmark City Hotel Kanazawa 2-21-7 Katamachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0981
Tokyu Stay Kanazawa 4-50 Minamicho, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0919
Toyoko Inn Kanazawa Kenrokuen Korinbo 2-4-28 Korinbo, , Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0961
UAN Kanazawa 6-30 Oyamamachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0918
Unizo Inn Kanazawa Hyakumangokudori 3-30 Oyamamachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0918
the square hotel Kanazawa 10 Shimotsutsumicho, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0917

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Meeting points

Mister Donut Kanazawa Musashi Shop
Japan, 〒920-0907 Ishikawa, Kanazawa, Aokusamachi, ８８番地１F

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We will meet outside of Mister donuts at Omicho Market, where the bus stop is. Your guide will have a sign written "walking tour” on it.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Omicho Market

Omicho Market, also called Kanazawa's kitchen has been the largest fresh food market in Kanazawa since the Edo period. Its busy network of covered streets holds over 180 stalls and restaurants that sell fresh seafood, vegetables, fruit, and many other local products.

30 minutes
Kanazawa Castle Park

Step back in time as you explore the majestic Kanazawa Castle park. With its impressive stone walls and elegant turrets, this iconic landmark tells the story of the powerful Maeda Clan and their samurai legacy.

40 minutes
Gyokusen-immaru Garden

We will make a brief stop at Gyokuseninmaru Garden which is a very charming traditional-style Landscape garden.

15 minutes
Oyama Shrine

We will cross the majectic entrance gate mixing Japanese, chinese and western elements and admire the beautiful garden also called "Music instrument garden". Oyama Jinja is one of the most popular Shrines for Locals.

20 minutes
Nomura Family Samurai House

We will travel back in time, learn how the Samurai lived and visit The "Nomura Residence". Its wonderful private garden awarded 2 stars in the Michelin green Guide.

30 minutes
Kenrokuen Garden

we'll end our adventure with one of Japan's most celebrated landscape gardens. Kenrokuen, known for its stunning seasonal beauty, features serene ponds, meandering streams, and meticulously maintained flora. Capture the essence of tranquility in this historical paradise.

1 hour
Higashi Chaya District

Higashi Chaya District, Kanazawa’s historic geisha district, enchants visitors with its beautifully preserved wooden tea houses, narrow cobblestone streets, and a timeless ambiance of traditional Japan.

45 minutes
Kazuemachi Chayagai

Kazuemachi, a charming riverside geisha district in Kanazawa, offers a serene blend of traditional wooden buildings, intimate tea houses, and picturesque views along the Asano River.

15 minutes

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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Kanazawa Highlights

Published on Sep, 2024

The Kanazawa highlights is a perfect name for this tour, I got to see most of the major attractions in the area and got a lot of in depth knowledge/history. Lucy was great and super accommodating. Would absolutely recommend this tour, but be prepared to walk!

Everything you want to know about Kanazawa including secret local insights!

Published on Sep, 2024

This was an exceptional tour and Lucy was brilliant. This was a fun and informative way to experience the treasures of Kanazawa and Lucy's expert knowledge and local Japanese experience was just what we were looking for. Not only was our visit enriched by Lucy's guidance, she was also generous to answer our many questions about, history, culture and traditions but also what it is 'really' like to live and work in Japan as a foreigner. Lucy has excellent communication skills, moves at a pace that best suits you and knows all the little side secrets too. I couldn't recommend Lucy more highly!

Kanazawa walking tour- Lucy was amazing!

Published on Jun, 2024

Lucy was an amazing tour guide! She knew SO much about Kanazawa history and culture. A group of 4 of us took her tour and we couldn’t stop talking about how thankful we were to have been on her tour- we learned a lot of interesting things and felt like we got a great overview of all the important places in Kanazawa. 10/10 recommend!

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