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1-Day Kanazawa, Kenrokuen Garden, Samurai District & Sushi-making
Product code 2142P1017
From
From JPY 49,900
Dates
Jul 21, 2026 to Dec 22, 2026
Start times
9:05 AM
Travelers
Infant ages 0-5, Child ages 6-11, Adult ages 12-99
Options
From Kanazawa Station
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Duration
8 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Manual
Pickup
Pickup details available
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
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From
From JPY 49,900
1-Day Kanazawa, Kenrokuen Garden, Samurai District & Sushi-making
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Duration
8 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Manual
Pickup
Pickup details available
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
Why Travelers Love This
Experience authentic Japan in Kanazawa, where ancient traditions come alive through unforgettable hands-on adventures. Start at vibrant Omicho Market before learning sushi-making from local masters and participating in a traditional tea ceremony at the historic Ohiyu Art Museum. Walk through time at a beautifully preserved samurai residence, then discover why Kenroku-en is considered one of Japan's most stunning gardens. End your journey in the magical Higashi Chaya district, where geisha culture and traditional tea houses transport you to old Japan. With expert English-speaking guides sharing insider stories and cultural secrets, this immersive tour delivers the complete Kanazawa experience - from culinary mastery to samurai heritage - all in one perfect day.
Overview
Experience authentic Japan in Kanazawa, where ancient traditions come alive through unforgettable hands-on adventures. Start at vibrant Omicho Market before learning sushi-making from local masters and participating in a traditional tea ceremony at the historic Ohiyu Art Museum. Walk through time at a beautifully preserved samurai residence, then discover why Kenroku-en is considered one of Japan's most stunning gardens. End your journey in the magical Higashi Chaya district, where geisha culture and traditional tea houses transport you to old Japan. With expert English-speaking guides sharing insider stories and cultural secrets, this immersive tour delivers the complete Kanazawa experience - from culinary mastery to samurai heritage - all in one perfect day.
What's Included
Included
Air-conditioned and heated tour bus
With 1 drink during meal, alcoholic or non-alcoholic drink
Admission fees, transportation costs included in the tour
English-speaking guide
Souvenir teacup (Yunomi)
Not included
Fees other than those listed in Includes
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
Meet your guide holding a JTB Sunrise Tours sign in front of the Tourist Information Center, near the Kenrokuen Gate (East Gate) in the station's concourse area
End point
Meet your guide holding a JTB Sunrise Tours sign in front of the Tourist Information Center, near the Kenrokuen Gate (East Gate) in the station's concourse area
Pickup details
Itinerary
Stop 1
40 minutes
Stop 1
Cherished as the kitchen of Kanazawa City’s residents, Omicho Market has plenty to offer including the fresh bounty of the sea, in-season vegetables, and regional specialties. Lined with approximately 170 shops, this lively, bustling market is visited by everyone from local residents and sightseers to professional chefs
Stop 2
50 minutesAdmission included
Stop 2
This museum introduces visitors to the tea ceremony culture of Kaga, Kanazawa, as well as Ohi ware, a type of pottery with more than 350 years of history. In the tea room, enjoy some matcha green tea and Japanese confectionery
Stop 3
1 hour 40 minutes
Stop 3
Sushi-making Experience and Lunch: Experience making hand-pressed sushi and savoring the bounty of the sea off Kanazawa. Learn how to make hand-pressed sushi from a chef with over 50 years of experience
Stop 4
30 minutesAdmission included
Stop 4
Visit a former residence of a samurai family from the Kaga Domain. Admire the traditional architecture and gaze at the beautiful Japanese garden
Stop 5
50 minutesAdmission included
Stop 5
This beautiful garden is considered one of the top three Japanese gardens. It offers amazing seasonal views all year round
Stop 6
45 minutes
Stop 6
Wooden-latticed exteriors of teahouses line both sides of the stone-paved street here where something from the Edo period (1603-1868) still lingers in the air. This area is an Important Traditional Building Preservation District
Additional Info
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants Must Sit On Laps
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Other
After departure, the tour may stop by at hotels in Kanazawa City to pick up customers. Please note that customers may not disembark for a break here
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If sightseeing facilities are closed, the tour will be taken to alternative destinations
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The departure and arrival times and time to be spent at destinations written on the itinerary are an estimate. The order of activities and arrival times may differ depending on road conditions and congestion at destinations
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Depending on the tour date, the cooking experience content and venue may be subject to change
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Please note that customers on this plan may ride along with participants of other tours
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Children up to 5 years old may join free of charge, but will not be provided with bus seats and lunch. If bus seats or lunch are required, please make a booking under the child rate
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For those who would like to make meal-related requests such as a meal, please input in the special requirement field. Depending on the menu, requests may not be accommodated.
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Allergy-friendly meals are not available
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Under the guidance of a sushi chef, customers will experience making 2 pieces of sushi and 1 sushi roll. Those who would like may slice their own sushi toppings
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Ingredients for sushi toppings may vary depending on stock availability on the day
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After cooking experiene, tour bus may stop at Kanazawa station for customers joining the afternoon tour
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Transfer time between each destination is included inside total duration
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Parental permission in writing is necessary for all tour participants under the age of eighteen. Any participant under the age of fifteen or not yet enrolled in middle school must be joined by a parent or guardian on the tour
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Guide Language Support: English - An English-speaking guide accompanies the tour
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Photo courtesy of Kanazawa City, Ohi museum
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
Review Summary
5.0
1 reviews
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