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Kanazawa Full Day Tour (Private Guide)
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Take a comprehensive tour of Kanazawa and discover its rich history and key landmarks. Step back in time and explore one of the most well-preserved samurai districts. Explore the grounds of Kanazawa Castle and its gardens that were built during the Edo period. End the tour with a stroll through the Kenrokuen Garden, considered to be the most beautiful in Japan, that is filled with thousands of colorful flowers.
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$147.91
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$147.91

Takayama and Shirakawago full day with professional photographer
Regardless of whether you are coming to Japan for the first time, or you’re an obsessed Japan lover, this intimate, private tour will be a unique experience to enhance your treasured memories in Japan. You will be taken to the Japan's most beautiful places, guided by a local English-speaking professional photographer. During the tour I will capture your magical moments, leaving you free to take in the sights without worrying about the best angles and light, or asking a stranger to take your picture! I am experienced in portrait and travel street photography, and my work has been published in many magazines, guidebooks including Lonely Planet and the city guides of tourism boards. A day out with me ensure you will have a knowledgeable, funny, local professional photographer, and Insta-worthy travel photos will be guaranteed!
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$504.88
per group
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$504.88
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Private full day tour with professional photographer - Kanazawa all in one
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Regardless of whether you are coming to Japan for the first time, or you’re an obsessed Japan lover, this intimate, private tour will be a unique experience to enhance your treasured memories to our beautiful city of Kanazawa. You will be taken to the city’s most beautiful places, guided by a local English-speaking professional photographer. During the tour I will capture your magical moments in Kanazawa, leaving you free to take in the sights without worrying about the best angles and light, or asking a stranger to take your picture! I am experienced in portrait and travel street photography, and my work has been published in many magazines, guidebooks including Lonely Planet and the city guides of tourism boards. A day out with me ensure you will have a knowledgeable, funny, local professional photographer, and Insta-worthy travel photos will be guaranteed!
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$271.74
per group
From
$271.74
per group
![[Day trip bus tour from Kanazawa Station] Weekend only! World Heritage Shirakawago Day Bus Tour](https://media.tacdn.com/media/attractions-splice-spp-360x240/09/b1/f0/54.jpg)
[Day trip bus tour from Kanazawa Station] Weekend only! World Heritage Shirakawago Day Bus Tour
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This is a weekend-only bus tour from Kanazawa Station. This tour will visit Shirakawa-go, a world heritage site. Since the English staff will accompany you, it is a safe tour for foreigners. A guide will give you a walking map on the bus. We will also guide you to highlights and souvenirs in advance. The tour bus will take you to the Shirakawa Gosho Castle Castle Observatory, so you can enjoy an efficient walk. Lunch includes local dishes from the Hida region and Japanese set meals full of mountain food. There is no need to worry about meals, so you can take a leisurely walk. The tour includes a hand-baked rice cracker experience. Bake yourself a traditional Japanese rice snack. Try eating a baked rice cracker.
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$70.09
From
$70.09
![[Day trip bus tour from Kanazawa Station] Shirakawa-go / Takayama tour platinum route tour](https://media.tacdn.com/media/attractions-splice-spp-360x240/09/b0/e7/a8.jpg)
[Day trip bus tour from Kanazawa Station] Shirakawa-go / Takayama tour platinum route tour
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This is a bus tour departing from Kanazawa Station. Visit Shirakawa-go and Takayama City, Gifu, which are very popular with foreigners. The English staff will accompany you, so foreigners can participate with peace of mind. A guide will give you a walking map of each sightseeing spot in the bus. The guide will guide you in advance with highlights and souvenirs, so you can enjoy an efficient walk. Lunch includes local dishes from the Hida region and Japanese set meals full of mountain food. There is no need to worry about meals, so you can take a leisurely walk. The tour includes a hand-baked rice cracker experience. Why do not you make your own traditional rice snacks?
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$98.95
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$98.95

Private Tour Kanazawa, Shirakawago, Hida Furukawa,Takayama
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This tour is your shortcut to discovering scenic villages and towns in the Japanese countryside. Take the stress out of driving on unfamiliar rural roads by having a private driver for the day. Travel with ease between dispersed sites, including the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Shirakawago, Hida Furukawa, and Takayama. You won’t feel rushed as there’s plenty of time to get out of the car and explore local sights on foot at each location.
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$360.75
Price varies by group size
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$360.75
Price varies by group size

Kanazawa Highlights Tour including Kenrokuen Garden
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Tour an ancient samurai district with an insider to make sure you don’t miss any of the sights. Get insight into Kanazawa, a town of great cultural achievements rivaling Kyoto and Tokyo. Enjoy a relaxing walk through Omicho Market, and visit the historic Kanazawa Castle. Walk through the serene garden of Kenrokuen. Learn the history of this samurai town from a professional guide.
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$139.15
Price varies by group size
From
$139.15
Price varies by group size

Kanazawa Half Day Tour (Private Guide)
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Visit the most important areas of Kanazawa on this private tour. Visit the Higashi Chaya district which is known for its tea and Geishas/Geikos. Then head to the Samurai district and visit the houses where the Ashigaru, or foot soldiers, lived as well as more powerful samurai. End the tour with a tour of the beautiful Kenrokuen Garden which faces the Kanazawa Castle and Utatsu Mountain.
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$99.73
Price varies by group size
From
$99.73
Price varies by group size

Private Tour of Shirakawago and Gokayama from Kanazawa
5
Spend a day discovering the scenic alpine villages of Shirakawa-go and Gokayama. Save time organizing your own transport by having Kanazawa hotel pickup and drop-off included. Travel in a private vehicle between dispersed sites that would be hard to reach by public transport, and learn about the rural mountain life in two picturesque UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
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$350.44
Price varies by group size
From
$350.44
Price varies by group size

Private Kanazawa Custom Day Tour by Chartered Vehicle
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Explore the history, culture, and food of Kanazawa at your own pace thanks to this customizable, private, full-day group tour. Pick the sights that suit your group’s interests, selecting among attractions like the Kenrokuen Garden, Kanazawa Castle, and Omicho Market. Private vehicle transport and driver are included, and an optional guided tour upgrade is also available.
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$798.43
per group
From
$798.43
per group

Kanazawa Full Day Tour (Private Guide)
45
Take a comprehensive tour of Kanazawa and discover its rich history and key landmarks. Step back in time and explore one of the most well-preserved samurai districts. Explore the grounds of Kanazawa Castle and its gardens that were built during the Edo period. End the tour with a stroll through the Kenrokuen Garden, considered to be the most beautiful in Japan, that is filled with thousands of colorful flowers.
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From
$147.91
Price varies by group size
From
$147.91
Price varies by group size

Private Tour of Shirakawago from Kanazawa (Half Day)
3
Explore the world heritage hamlet of Shirakawa-go on our 4-hour package tour with access to a private vehicle exclusively for you and your fellow travelers. Our English-speaking driver will take you to the World UNESCO site of Shirakawa-go.
We collect you from your hotel lobby and whisk you off to the UNESCO village of Shirakawago. Our morning or afternoon driving tours are designed for those looking for convenient access to this beautiful but remote mountain village
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$273.60
Price varies by group size
From
$273.60
Price varies by group size
![[Day trip bus tour from Kanazawa Station] Shirakawa-go / Gokayama Two World Heritage Village Enjoyment Tour](https://media.tacdn.com/media/attractions-splice-spp-360x240/09/93/5c/32.jpg)
[Day trip bus tour from Kanazawa Station] Shirakawa-go / Gokayama Two World Heritage Village Enjoyment Tour
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This tour is a bus tour from Kanazawa Station where you can enjoy the world heritage, Shirakawa-go and Gokayama Gassho-style villages in one day. Since the English staff will accompany you, it is a safe tour for foreigners. A guide will give you a walking map of each sightseeing spot in the bus. The guide will guide you through the highlights and souvenirs in advance, so you can enjoy an efficient walk. Lunch includes local dishes from the Hida region and Japanese set meals full of mountain food. There is no need to worry about meals, so you can take a leisurely walk. The tour includes a hand-baked rice cracker experience. Why don't you make Japanese traditional rice snacks yourself?
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From
$90.71
From
$90.71

Kanazawa ⇒ Takayama (one way) Including Shirakawago (Private Tour)
Our exceptional tour service will transport you in style and comfort from Kanazawa to Takayama. Take in the beautiful UNESCO village of Shirakawago on your way and at your leisure. Our professional English speaking driver guide will take you through the fairytale village on your way to Takayama.
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$331.36
Price varies by group size
From
$331.36
Price varies by group size

Noto Full Day Driving Tour (Private Car)
2
This is a unique opportunity to see this beautifully secluded region. Noto's natural beauty will leave you amazed and wanting for more. Our expert award-winning driver-guides will reveal Japans most famous peninsula in our day-long tour.
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$416.15
Price varies by group size
From
$416.15
Price varies by group size

Kanazawa Like a Local: Customized Private Tour
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Get to know the city through the eyes of a passionate local. With no set itinerary, you can customize the tour or leave it up to the local for an insightful introduction to the city. Make travel about the people you meet not just the places you see.
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$45.00
Price varies by group size
From
$45.00
Price varies by group size

Kanazawa Half-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
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Explore the beautiful town of Kanazawa on this customized, four-hour walking tour. Your nationally/state licensed and experienced multilingual guide will efficiently provide views of the city that most tourist do not get to see.
Start your day by meeting your guide at your hotel, then visit possible sites such as Kenrokuen, one of the "Three Great Gardens of Japan"; the expansive Higashi Chaya District, a traditional teahouse district founded in the Edo Period; or the 21st Century Museum, a museum of contemporary art.
Let us know what you would like to experience, what time you would like to start your tour, and where you are staying, and we'll arrange a tour that's best for you!
Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary.
Note*2: Nationally and State Licensed Tour Guide-Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.
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$96.47
Price varies by group size
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$96.47
Price varies by group size

Kanazawa Night Tour with Local Meal and Drinks
11
Explore the Geisha districts after dark, hear the tales of what actually went on in this district during the Edo period. Our professionally guided tour will take you through the 2 most beautiful Geisha districts of Kanazawa and then we'll sit down with fellow travellers to a full course traditional meal and drinks(included in tour price).
The tour duration is 2.5 hours. You will get the chance to explore the cultural background of these unique districts and get to sample some of the local dishes available in this area. Our night tour groups are small(usually 3 - 8 people) and include a dedicated professional guide to explain the locations and the dishes.
If the min. a number of guests (3 people) do not book on a day, we will let you know, and the tour will be upgraded/cancelled/converted to a different tour.
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$104.11
From
$104.11

Kanazawa Custom Half Day Tour
This private and customizable tour for Kanazawa is perfect for guests who would like to have their own itinerary planned based on their interests and preferences, allowing guests to experience the city at their own pace.
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$137.07
Price varies by group size
From
$137.07
Price varies by group size

Omicho Market Tour and Cooking Class
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Language barriers can make it overwhelming to explore Omicho Market alone. Get the most out of your visit, by discovering the market with a guide to translate, explain what different ingredients are, and help you find the freshest ingredients. Afterwards, enjoy a traditional Kanazawa cooking class—make multiple dishes and best of all, eat them at the end of the class.
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$55.19
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$55.19

Guided Night Tour to Feel the Samurai Culture in Kanazawa
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Night walking tour that can be enjoyed from a different perspective from daytime. A local English guide will show you around local roads that are not accessible for general sightseeing. Visiting each spot while listening to the history of Kanazawa's samurai culture from your guide, you would learn more about Kanazawa. If you take this tour, you will surely be a fan of Kanazawa.
・A local guide will show you to many little known spots in Kanazawa
・Lots of picturesque photo spots
・An English-speaking guide provides explanations, so language is not a problem
・You can enjoy different views according to the seasons
・Take this opportunity to learn about the history of Kanazawa!
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$69.42
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$69.42

Make original accessories with Mizuhiki, experience Kanazawa's traditional craft
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*Why Mizuhiki?
Because Mizuhiki is one of the traditional since more than 1100years! ago.
Because Mizuhiki is very Japanese craft and unique to Japan.
Because Mizuhiki is light and ideal for souvenir. Never needs space in your luggage.
Because you can use in your daily life and is fit with normal outfits.
*Why us?
Because our knotting style is unique to Kanazawa.
Because we have 15years experience of teaching Mizuhiki. We are proud of our teaching skills as a Japan's No1 Mizuhiki teacher.
Because we are passionate to teach and tell Japanese culture.
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$41.23
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$41.23

Hand-made experience of the ring that is finished in about 20 minutes, with a gift of commemorative photo
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It's a size that fits your finger perfectly, so it can be made and brought back on the day, so it's also highly recommended for people who came to Kanazawa for sightseeing.
It also comes with a service that takes photos of the work you are working on and presents it, making it a reminder.
The work time is also completed in about 20 minutes of one ring.
A discount ticket for the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art is also presented on foot.
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$24.74
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$24.74

Kanazawa Historical District Walking Tour
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-Find yourself in the middle of Nagamachi, where remnants of a legendary Kanazawa's Samurai culture remain-
You will explore the Nomura Clan Samurai House. You will get to see legendary artifacts that date all the way back to a time when Samurais roamed the streets.
-Breathe in Kanazawa's finest landscape gardens-
Feel the awesome aura of surrounding man-made structures such as castles and also creations of nature.
-Stroll through Kanazawa's most famous Geisha district and try some Gold Leaf Ice Cream!-
Enjoy a nice stroll through Higashi-chaya, once a haven of the fabled Geisha. Here, your local guide will take you through historically significant district and show you around an original Japanese Tea House where the Geisha once performed!
Magical Trip is a local tour operator with the TripAdvisor certificate of excellence that offers various types of small-group tours throughout Japan! Check out our Trip Advisor Page for more tours and our reviews!
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$77.18
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$77.18

Sushi-Making Experience! IN KANAZAWA
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Kanazawa is a city famous for their seafood, and locally grown Kaga vegetables. I will teach you how to make
temari-sushi using fresh, local ingredients -- colorful sushi that will impress your family and friends! You can customize your toppings, and choose ingredients that you love, and I will show you tips and tricks for making instagram-worthy sushi!
After we make our own (and take as many photos as possible!) we'll sit down for a sushi lunch, and a mini-tea ceremony afterwards. This experience includes all ingredients and cooking utensils.
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$41.84
From
$41.84