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Kanazawa Must-See Spots Full Day Tour
Product code 9582P161
From
From JPY 22,800
Dates
Available from Jan 15, 2025
Start times
9:00 AM
Travelers
Infant ages 0-5, Child ages 6-12, Adult ages 13-99
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Kanazawa Must-See Spots Full Day Tour
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Duration
8 hours 30 minutes
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
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From
From JPY 22,800
Kanazawa Must-See Spots Full Day Tour
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Duration
8 hours 30 minutes
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
Why Travelers Love This
Our tour offers the best route to some of Kanazawa's must-see spots and many of its lesser known gems, in one day on foot. Our knowledgeable guides will ensure you come away with an enriched understanding of the culture of Kanazawa. Guests will also have the opportunity to go inside a teahouse that once held actual geisha performances and have time, after a guided tour, to explore the geisha district by yourself. This tour also go deeper into Kenrokuen and go inside the daimyo's mother's villa, often missed by guests in Kanazawa. Please consider participating in this tour if you want to make the best of your time in Kanazawa on a course that is fairly exhaustive but not exhausting.
Overview
Our tour offers the best route to some of Kanazawa's must-see spots and many of its lesser known gems, in one day on foot. Our knowledgeable guides will ensure you come away with an enriched understanding of the culture of Kanazawa. Guests will also have the opportunity to go inside a teahouse that once held actual geisha performances and have time, after a guided tour, to explore the geisha district by yourself. This tour also go deeper into Kenrokuen and go inside the daimyo's mother's villa, often missed by guests in Kanazawa. Please consider participating in this tour if you want to make the best of your time in Kanazawa on a course that is fairly exhaustive but not exhausting.
What's Included
Included
Kenrokuen Entry Fee
Kyu-Nakaya Teahouse Museum Entry Fee
Seisonkaku Villa Entry Fee
Not included
Lunch
Accomodation
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
The meetup point is outside of the Shinkansen ticket gates, in front of the information center with four sumo wrestlers. You may wait nearby there until the tour begins at 9:00 A.M. Be sure to look for a guide wearing the company tour tag.
End point
The meetup point is outside of the Shinkansen ticket gates, in front of the information center with four sumo wrestlers. You may wait nearby there until the tour begins at 9:00 A.M. Be sure to look for a guide wearing the company tour tag.
Itinerary
Pass by stop 1
Pass by stop 1
This is the first 'geisha' district that you will see and its small streets make you feel transported back to a different time. There are many places to take great pictures so find your best shot!
Stop 2
2 hours
Stop 2
After passing through the other geisha district, Kazuemachi, you will get a chance to see the amazing traditional district of Higashichaya. Originally only tea houses meant for the business of geisha entertainment, you will get to enter one of these buildings and see the quiet glamor. This is also the place where you will have lunch.
Stop 3
1 hour 30 minutesAdmission included
Stop 3
This is considered one of the best gardens in Japan and you will follow your guide around as you explore the grounds. You will also be taken inside of Seisonkaku, a villa used by the daimyo's mother, and learn more about the history of the lord and the region.
Pass by stop 4
Pass by stop 4
The castle is a grand example of the power of the daimyo. It is also considered a museum of stone walls due to the diversity of different ages that still remain. Your guide will paint the picture of the castle and its place in history.
Stop 5
20 minutes
Stop 5
This is where the first daimyo is revered and is one of the most important shrines in the city. Don't miss the small garden that makes it quite unusual for a shrine.
Pass by stop 6
Pass by stop 6
This is a market famous for its fish that has existed since the late 1600s. You will pass through it on your way back to the station. Feel free to leave the tour here if you want to have dinner or if it is close to your hotel.
Additional Info
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Other
All listed events, activities, and experiences are subject to availability. Please note that while certain tour options may appear bookable through our platforms, this does not guarantee that every experience can be carried out as scheduled in the tour itinerary. Many activities require direct confirmation with our partner venues, and availability may vary based on the date and other factors. Should any part of your ordered itinerary require adjustment or deviation from the original schedule, or if a specific experience is unavailable, we will contact you promptly to discuss suitable alternatives or amendments.
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.
Experience may be cancelled for bad weather.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
Review Summary
5.0
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