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Kanazawa Walking Tours
Kanazawa Walking Tours
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08:00 - 20:30
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08:00 - 20:30
Tuesday
08:00 - 20:30
Wednesday
08:00 - 20:30
Thursday
08:00 - 20:30
Friday
08:00 - 20:30
Saturday
08:00 - 20:30
Sunday
08:00 - 20:30
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Kanazawa Tours offers curated tours of Kanazawa, Shirakawago, Takayama and Kyoto. Our specially trained English speaking guides customise tours to our client's needs and create memorable experiences with renowned local artisans and cultural events. Please take some time to read our reviews for an idea of our services, Click on the tour images for highlights.
Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan
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Historical Tours
6+ hours
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Historical Tours
4 hours
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Historical Tours
5 hours
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Food & Drink
2–3 hours
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Paul C
Fingal Bay, Australia47 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
We did the Kanazawa Tour with Sachiko and what a fantastic experience we had. Sachiko has very good English language skills and, as a Kanazawa local, was very informative and interesting. We learned a lot about the Kanazawa culture during the tour visiting the Samurai District, Kenrokuen Garden, Castle Park and the Higashi Chaya District. Sachiko used her local knowledge to direct us to the best sights - avoiding the crowds so our enjoyment was maximised. Sachiko even booked us a yummy local soba restaurant for our lunch at the end of the tour. Nothing was too much trouble for Sachiko - she went to great lengths to ensure we had a wonderful experience.
We highly recommend Kanazawa Tours and specifically Sachiko Nakai as your tour guide.
We highly recommend Kanazawa Tours and specifically Sachiko Nakai as your tour guide.
Written 2 October 2023
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Thank you for the amazing review of Sachiko and Kanazawa tours, Sachiko is a real asset and has completed so much training to get where she is now. We are thrilled to have Sachiko on the team and to hear that she has delivered once again a great tour. We hope the rest of your time in Japan is as rewarding. Thanks from all the team at Kanazawa Tours
Written 9 October 2023
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NDBepsom
Epsom, UK20 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
Kazue was quite simply an fantastic guide, we couldn’t have asked for me. She built an itinerary around our interests and what the main sites were and effortlessly guided us around. Her insights on Kanazawa and it’s history in Japan was excellent. Thanks for a great day, feet were tired though !!
Written 30 September 2023
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Thanks, Neil, Delighted to hear that your tour went well with Kazue, once again thank you for choosing our tours in Kanazawa. I hope you get some rest after the days touring.
Written 1 October 2023
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Heidi P
9 contributions
Jun 2023 • Family
Nozomi arranged a very special afternoon with 2 local Kanazawa geishas. We got to hear them play music, sing, and then speak with them about the traditions of being a geisha (or geiko) in Kanazawa. We left feeling like we understood a little bit more about this wonderful country and friendly Japanese people. Nozomi was trusted by these women and her top-rate relationship and translation skills made everyone be themselves and enjoy the experience.
Written 14 June 2023
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We are proud of our private geisha experience and so happy to hear that it was a success for you and your family. Thank you for your support for Nozomi and our service in Kanazawa
Written 19 June 2023
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Robert D
Belgium3 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
Kanazawa has so much to offer but the language barrier can limit the experience. So we opted for a guide from Kanazawa walking tours which we highly recommend. Sachiko is an excellent guide, knowledgeable, pleasant and proficient in English. Despite bad weather she managed to offer several interesting and varied historical and cultural visits, making the most of a rainy day.
Written 13 November 2023
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Thank you so much for your support. You are right about the language barrier, outside the big cities it can be tricky to negotiate the simple things. Sachiko is indeed an excellent guide, I'm so happy to hear she made your rainy day in Kanzawa a success. Thanks from all the team at Kanazawa Tours.
Written 20 November 2023
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PeppiTheLongStocking
Bellevue, WA38 contributions
Nov 2023 • Friends
Tetsuro was a wonderful guide. He shared interesting insights into traditions, history, and life in the city. He was able to turn very rainy, cold and windy day into very memorable and enjoyable experience. Thank you!
Written 18 November 2023
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Turning a rainy day around is some achievement, thank you for the positive feedback for Tetsuro and Kanazawa Tours, and thank you for taking the time to share your experience.
Written 20 November 2023
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Nick P
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Apr 2023 • Couples
What an amazing experience, meeting with such talented artists and our tour guide was so knowledgeable and warm! We had a few changes due to illness and one artist being away, but that is the nature of things, and our fabulous tour guide ensured that we visited 2 exceptionally talented artisans, and had the most incredible lunch as well! Thank you so much, we learnt so much.
Written 20 August 2023
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Thank you for the great feedback about our Artisan Tours, these tours are built for those who want to really immerse themselves in the culture of Kanazawa. Thank you for picking Kanazawa Tours as your operator, we are delighted that you enjoyed the tour so much.
Written 23 August 2023
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Dec 2023 • Family
During our time in Japan, we had several tour guides. Sachiko was by far the most memorable and most talented guide / host we had. She has an excellent command of English as well as the mindset of a true hostess in her city. We ended up in Kanazawa on a cold and rain-filled day. Sachiko was quick to think on her feet and rearranged the day while in the cab to get us all indoor activities and a view of the castle and gardens from the warmth of a cafe. We visited a kimono artisan and she expertly translated the artisan's explanation and our detailed questions so that we had a wonderful and memorable experience! She was also tireless in helping us to accommodate and find vegetarian Japanese foods throughout the day. This was truly above and beyond any expectations we had and we will always be grateful to her for this. All in all, Sachiko is a gem of a person and an expert tour guide. We wish we could have had her accompany us all over Japan!
Written 6 January 2024
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Thank you so much for the positive feedback about Sachiko and Kanazawa Tours, we are delighted to hear that she was so adaptive to your day and that you got the value of an excellent guide. All the best from the team here at Kanazawa Tours
Written 16 January 2024
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Hiro S
2 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
Tetsuro provided an outstanding nighttime tour of Kanazawa for my family, blending his deep historical knowledge with personal anecdotes from his childhood in the city. His engaging storytelling and intimate insights into Kanazawa's past made the experience truly memorable. The tour also featured a delightful dinner at a traditional udon restaurant, adding a delicious local flavor to our evening. Tetsuro's expertise and personal touch ensured a captivating and enjoyable exploration of Kanazawa, leaving us with a profound appreciation for the city.
Written 23 August 2024
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Jackie D
San Luis Obispo, CA25 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
We had a wonderful evening with Sachiko and Tetsuro. We learned about Kanazawa's history and culture while strolling through two geisha neighborhoods at night. Sachiko is an exceptional tour guide, and she shared many insights about her city. The geisha districts at night are peaceful without the crowds and the atmosphere makes you feel like you are transported back in time. We also learned to recognize the distinction between shrines and temples.
After the walk, we went to a charming historic restaurant, where we ate from nabe and learned how to drink green tea. Sachiko and Tetsuro spoke excellent English and have traveled extensively, and we thoroughly enjoyed our conversation with them. The hosts at the restaurant were gracious and the food was delicious.
It was a wonderful evening and we highly recommend this tour!
After the walk, we went to a charming historic restaurant, where we ate from nabe and learned how to drink green tea. Sachiko and Tetsuro spoke excellent English and have traveled extensively, and we thoroughly enjoyed our conversation with them. The hosts at the restaurant were gracious and the food was delicious.
It was a wonderful evening and we highly recommend this tour!
Written 7 October 2023
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Thank you for the detailed feedback about our night tour, your description is exactly what we aim to achieve on our Night tour. These districts are so different at night and We are proud to have Tetsuro and Sachiko on our team and to offer such a great experience. Thank you from all the team at Kanazawa Tours
Written 9 October 2023
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Andrew J
1 contribution
Sept 2024 • Family
We booked a tour to visit artisans in Kanazawa as we are particularly interested in heritage crafts and skills. Nozomi, our guide for the day, met us in our hotel and we set off from there. Our tour visited a traditional umbrella maker and restorer and a silk painter (mostly Kimonos but other items as well.)
Both artisans were fantastic, really friendly and interesting to talk to, discussing their techniques and materials and letting us have a try ourselves. We were able to get some great photos taken by ourselves and Nozomi. The artisans are classed as ‘masters’ so the quality of the work is amazing and their knowledge of their craft is obviously deep and wide. It is hard to convey in a review how beautiful their work is, totally stunning. We felt privileged to have been invited into their workshops to see them.
As well as the two artisans, Nozomi took us around the museum of modern art to look at some particularly interesting installations and to a local restaurant for lunch. She was really well informed and able to answer our questions, very friendly and joyous to be with for the day. We couldn’t have wished for a better guide.
All in all, totally recommended.
Both artisans were fantastic, really friendly and interesting to talk to, discussing their techniques and materials and letting us have a try ourselves. We were able to get some great photos taken by ourselves and Nozomi. The artisans are classed as ‘masters’ so the quality of the work is amazing and their knowledge of their craft is obviously deep and wide. It is hard to convey in a review how beautiful their work is, totally stunning. We felt privileged to have been invited into their workshops to see them.
As well as the two artisans, Nozomi took us around the museum of modern art to look at some particularly interesting installations and to a local restaurant for lunch. She was really well informed and able to answer our questions, very friendly and joyous to be with for the day. We couldn’t have wished for a better guide.
All in all, totally recommended.
Written 17 September 2024
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Hi- Do you provide any customized private tour for 4 people (with car hire) around Kanazawa?
Written 26 November 2019
Hi, Yes we do, look us up on our website and we'll get in touch,
Mike(Kanazawa Walking Tours)
Written 27 November 2019
How long is these tours and what are the costs and how long before are they booked?
Written 17 March 2018
Hi Kisse,
Thank you for the question. All the information is on our site.
You can also click through from trip advisor to our site.
You can book the tours usually even 48 hours in advance (although you may not get a guide in that case in busy times - please book well in advance to be sure of your guide!)
The Kanazawa Walking Tours team
Written 18 March 2018
Do you provide guided tour in Chinese?
Written 19 February 2018
Hello Yvonne,
Thank you very much for your question about Chinese language tours.
At the moment, we do not provide Chinese language tours, all our tours are in English, or Japanese if requested.
With best wishes for a great trip!
Leigh
Lead Tour Guide
Written 20 February 2018
Hi! What is your website and other information, please? I can't spot the contact details.
Written 17 January 2017
Hi, Not sure what happened there. I shall update this now, thanks for the update. Mike (Kanazawa Walking Tours)
Written 17 January 2017
are there any bike tours in this area?
Written 12 November 2016
Hi Michael , we are currently developing a bike tour, if you would like more information please contact us through our webform. We would be happy to take you
Written 12 November 2016
I don't know the answer to your question regarding bike tours. I suggest you send an email to Gavin at kanazawatours(at)gmail (you know the rest) and ask him directly if they can do this or, if not, who could he recommend. He is top notch and is a local official of the tourist organization as well, so he should be a reliable source for you.
Written 13 November 2016
Are you able to do hotel pickups, too? Some friends of mine will visit next year, and they want "the works".
Written 4 October 2016
Absolutely, we can arrange pick ups from anywhere within the city. please contact us through our webform for further details.
Written 5 October 2016
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