Kanazawa Tours, Tickets & Excursions

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.

This is a bus tour departing from and arriving at Kanazawa Station where you can enjoy the world heritage Shirakawa-go and Gokayama gassho-zukuri villages in one day. An English-speaking staff accompanies the tour, making it a safe tour for foreigners as well. On the bus, the guide will hand out a walking map of each sightseeing spot. The guide will give you information about places to see and souvenirs in advance, so you can enjoy your walk efficiently. Lunch is a Japanese set meal full of local cuisine and mountain delicacies from the Hida region. You don't have to worry about eating, so you can take a leisurely stroll. The tour ends (arrives at Kanazawa Station) at 4:30 pm. <> 07:50 Meet at JR Kanazawa Station Kanazawa Port Exit (West Exit) group bus stop 08:00 Departure from JR Kanazawa Station 09:20 - 09:40 Roadside Station Shirakawa-go 09:45 - 12:05 Shirakawa-go free walk 12:05 - 12:50 Lunch 13:25 - 13:55 Gokayama Kaminashi area Free walk 14:05 - 15:05 Gokayama Ainokura Gassho Village Free walk Arrival at 16:30 JR Kanazawa Station Kanazawa Port Exit (West Exit) group bus stop *The schedule may change or be canceled due to road conditions, weather, etc. *Michi-no-Eki Shirakawago is closed from December 29th to January 1st. On regular holidays, we will stop by Yottekare Johana (Toyama Prefecture). *We may not be able to guide you to the Ogimachi Castle Ruins Observatory due to road conditions. There is no refund associated with this. (See notes below) Notes It is no longer possible to take a bus to the Shirakawa-go Ogimachi Castle Ruins Observatory, which was originally planned. Please climb up to the Ogimachi Castle Observatory on your own. About 10 to 15 minutes on foot one way. Paid shuttle bus costs 200 yen one way (payable locally).

This tour is a bus tour departing from Kanazawa Station. Visit Shirakawa-go, a world heritage site that is very popular with foreigners, and Hida Takayama in Gifu Prefecture. English staff will accompany you, so foreigners can participate with peace of mind. On the bus, the guide will hand out a walking map of each sightseeing spot. The guide will give you information about places to see and souvenirs in advance, so you can enjoy your walk efficiently. Lunch is a Japanese set meal full of local cuisine and mountain delicacies from the Hida region. You don't have to worry about eating, so you can take a leisurely stroll. The tour ends (arriving at Kanazawa Station) at 5:30 pm. <> 07:50 Meet at JR Kanazawa Station Kanazawa Port Exit (West Exit) Group bus stop 08:00 Depart from JR Kanazawa Station 09:20 - 09:40 Roadside Station Shirakawa-go 09:45 - 11:45 Shirakawa-go free walk 11:45 - 12:30 Lunch 13:30 - 15:15 Free walk in Hida Takayama 17:30 Arrival JR Kanazawa Station Kanazawa Port Exit (West Exit) group bus stop *The schedule may change or be canceled due to road conditions, weather, etc. *Michi-no-Eki Shirakawago is closed from December 29th to January 1st. On regular holidays, we will stop by Yottekare Johana (Toyama Prefecture). *We may not be able to guide you to the Ogimachi Castle Ruins Observatory due to road conditions. There is no refund associated with this. (See notes below) Notes It is no longer possible to take a bus to the Shirakawa-go Ogimachi Castle Ruins Observatory, which was originally planned. Please climb up to the Ogimachi Castle Observatory on your own. About 10 to 15 minutes on foot one way. Paid shuttle bus costs 200 yen one way (payable locally).

The atmospheric geisha districts of Kanazawa make it a magical place to explore at night, and this tour helps you do just that. Led by a guide, so you don’t get lost, enjoy a route through dimly-lit streets lined with ancient tea houses. Then, once you’ve worked up an appetite, a multi-course meal is included.

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.

This is a weekend-only bus tour departing from and arriving at Kanazawa Station. This tour will visit the World Heritage Shirakawa-go. An English-speaking staff accompanies the tour, making it a safe tour for foreigners as well. The guide will hand out a walking map on the bus. We will also guide you about places to see and souvenirs in advance. Lunch is a Japanese set meal full of local cuisine and mountain delicacies from the Hida region. You don't have to worry about eating, so you can take a leisurely stroll. This bus tour departs from Kanazawa Station at 9:30. Day trips are also possible from Tokyo, Nagano, Osaka, and Kyoto using the Hokuriku Shinkansen or Limited Express Thunderbird. The tour will end at 15:40. After enjoying sightseeing and shopping in Kanazawa, you can return to Tokyo, Nagano, Osaka, or Kyoto. <> 09:20 Gather at JR Kanazawa Station Kanazawa Port Exit (West Exit) group bus boarding area 09:30 Departure from JR Kanazawa Station 10:50 - 11:10 Roadside Station "Shirakawa-go" 11:15 - 12:00 Lunch 12:00 - 14:10 Free walk in Shirakawa-go 15:40 Arrival JR Kanazawa Station Kanazawa Port Exit (West Exit) Group Bus Stop *The schedule may change or be canceled due to road conditions, weather, etc. *Michi-no-Eki Shirakawago is closed from December 29th to January 1st. On regular holidays, we will stop by Yottekare Johana (Toyama Prefecture). *We may not be able to guide you to the Ogimachi Castle Ruins Observatory due to road conditions. There is no refund associated with this. (See notes below) Notes It is no longer possible to take a bus to the Shirakawa-go Ogimachi Castle Ruins Observatory, which was originally planned. Please climb up to the Ogimachi Castle Observatory on your own. About 10 to 15 minutes on foot one way. Paid shuttle bus costs 200 yen one way (payable locally).

Avoid the hassle of figuring out local public transport and enjoy a stress-free way to explore the highlights of Noto—a private day tour. Travel with ease between dispersed sites with a private driver-guide in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle. The comprehensive itinerary showcases Wajima Morning Market, Shiroyone Senmaida rice paddies, the Okunoto Salt Farm Village, Myojo-ji Temple, and Chirihama Beach.

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.

If your time in Kanazawa is limited, make the most of your trip with this private and personalized tour. To ensure that you only see sights that interest you—a questionnaire is provided before the tour. Get matched with a like-minded host and discuss itinerary options in advance. Then, set off on your bespoke adventure to tick off lots of interesting Kanazawa highlights.

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.

Avoid the potential confusion of figuring out local public transport timetables and get between Kanazawa and Takayama with ease, thanks to this one-way private transfer service. To help you get more out of the transfer, the trip also stops at the UNESCO World Heritage-listed village of Shirakawa-go, where you can see its traditional thatched-roof houses.

Get the most out of your time in Kanazawa by exploring the city with a private guide. Discover insights about the city that you might not hear otherwise, and benefit from the flexibility of being able to customize the itinerary. Potential places to visit include a traditional teahouse area—the Higashi Chaya District, Myoryuji Temple, Kanazawa Castle, and Oyama Shrine.

This is the perfect way to capture the memories of your trip to Kanazawa. Instead of spending time trying to get the perfect selfie, let someone else take care of the photography for you—an English-speaking professional photographer guide. During the tour, visit a shortlist of beautiful locations—such as Kenrokuen Garden and Kanazawa Castle—then, receive 30 professionally edited photos after the tour.

There’s so much to see in the picturesque Noto peninsula, but if you want to go exploring without the hassle of taking photos, then this combination of a guided tour and photoshoot is a great choice. Benefit from having a professional photographer to show you interesting locations—such as Wajima Morning Market, Shiroyone Senmaida Rice Terraces, and Wajima Kiriko Art Museum—and enjoy having great vacation photos captured along the way.

Kanazawa is home to stroll gardens, teahouses, and magnificent architecture that dates back to the Edo Period, but understanding the history behind its most notable sites requires a lot of research. Save yourself time, and learn about Kanazawa from a local’s perspective by going on a customized walking tour. You can select the places you visit—such as Kenrokuen Garden and Kanazawa Castle—then a private guide provides fascinating commentary and cultural insights along the way.

With its perfectly preserved samurai and geisha districts, Nagamachi and Nishi Chaya, Kanazawa is just as much a cultural jewel as its more famous cousin, Kyoto. You might want to see the city’s shrines and temples, like Oyama Shrine and Tentoku In temple, built in the 17th century by the Maeda samurai clan. Speaking of the Maeda clan, Kanazawa Castle, the clan’s historic seat of power, is a must-visit, but so are the city’s modern attractions, like Omicho Market and its famous croquettes, or the ultra-cool Tatemachi shopping promenade. 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.

This private tour takes you to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed villages of Gokayama and Shirakawago. See the distinctive Gassho-style houses and benefit from having a professional photographer guide to take your photos. This means you can focus on the sights, instead of trying to capture selfies, and then receive a selection of professionally edited photos after the tour.

Remember your time in the beautiful city of Kanazawa by booking this combination of a guided tour and photoshoot. Instead of purely going sightseeing, a professional photographer shows you around the city while taking beautiful shots of you along the way. Places showcased on the route include Higashichaya Old Town, Kenrokuen Garden, and the magnificent Kanazawa Castle.

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.

Get more than you would from a solo visit to Kanazawa by booking this Kanazawa Samurai Culture Nighttime Tour. Explore the city with a local who knows the ins and outs of the city, especially at nighttime. Plus, gain a great understanding for samurai culture and the history of samurai in the city and Japan, too.

Barhop your way around Kanazawa like a local. This small-group tour takes you to some of the city's best (and coziest) izakayas (casual Japanese bars). You'll rub shoulders with locals in some of the friendliest bars in town and get an authentic taste of Kanazawa nightlife, as well as some great local drinks.

Explore the beautiful mountain settlement of Shirakawa-go and Takayama via chartered vehicle exclusively for you. Your English-speaking driver will takes you to the World Heritage Site of fairy-tale village. On this day trip departing from Kanazawa, leave the hustle and bustle of the city behind to wander around a unique village, stroll through historic streets, take in stunning mountain landscapes, and enjoy a lunch made of authentic local ingredients. Shirakawa-go and Takayama is a remote settlement located in the mountains of Gifu Prefecture. As the region receives considerable snowfall in the winter, the farmhouses are well-known for their distinctive architecture featuring steep roofs to easily shed snow. Learn more about this unique villages on a full-day chartered vehicle tour with English-speaking driver. Your driver will customize your fantastic and efficient Full-day tour according to your interests and requests.

This is the ideal pick for time-tight travelers wanting to discover this beautiful town of Kanazawa's highlights in a day. Avoid the potential confusion of local bus system, and travel comfortably in a private vehicle instead. Enjoy the flexibility of being able to pick a set itinerary, or customize your own. Potential attractions include all Must-See spots in Kanazawa, so please explore at your own pace and visit sights such as Kenrokuen garden, one of the "Three Great Gardens of Japan"; the expansive Higashi Chaya District, a traditional teahouse district founded in the Edo Period; Omicho Market, Kanazawa's largest fresh food market; Nagamachi Samurai district. Your English speaking driver will fully support your six-hours tour. Note*: Tour details has a possibility of change depending on the place of your meeting point and traffic conditions. Please feel free to ask us if you have any special request for your itinerary. We will do our best to meet your request.

Up to 7 people private tour + PHOTOSHOOT by 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!