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How Many Days in Kanazawa?

Gold-leaf workshops, samurai lanes, and Kenrokuen — one of Japan’s three great gardens. How long you actually need in Kanazawa — and the experiences to fill each day, whether you have a weekend or a week.

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2h to 5h

Kanazawa Private Tour with a Local – Highlights & Hidden Gems

Explore Kanazawa your way on a private, fully customizable half-day tour designed around your interests.

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Free cancellation
From $65 a person
The local guide Ti is explaining about Asanogawa river (Female river)
4h

Kanazawa Half Day E-bike Tour

Discover Kanazawa’s rich cultural heritage on this e-bike tour guided by a local expert.

  • 4.9★ · 61 reviews
  • Free cancellation
From $123 a person
9h

Full-Day Tour from Kanazawa: Samurai, Matcha, Gardens and Geisha

Our tour offers the best route to see all of Kanazawa's must-see spots, and many of its lesser known gems, in one day on foot.

  • 4.9★ · 98 reviews
  • Free cancellation
From $145 a person
2h 30m to 3h

Kanazawa: Castle & Samurai History Walking Tour

Step into the world of the samurai and discover the fascinating history of Kanazawa on this popular walking tour.

  • Top-rated · 5.0★
  • Free cancellation
From $51 a person
4h

Kanazawa Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

Explore the beautiful town of Kanazawa on this customized, four-hour walking tour.

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Free cancellation
From $111 a person
2h

Make original accessories with Mizuhiki, experience Kanazawa's traditional craft

*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...

  • Free cancellation
  • Private tour
From $49 a person
1h 30m to 3h

Kanazawa Night Walk and Izakaya Tour with Local Guide

Discover the charm of Kanazawa after dark on this Night Walk & Izakaya Tour with a friendly local guide.

  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
From $25 a person
8h 30m

Shirakawago & Kanazawa from Kanazawa

Discover the most authentic essence of Japan on an unforgettable journey from Kanazawa Station to the charming village of Shirakawago.

  • 4.9★ · 88 reviews
  • Free cancellation
From $55 a person
7h

Kanazawa Full Day Tour (Private Guide)

Experience the highlights of Kanazawa on our special, award winning, one day tour.

  • Top-rated · 5.0★
  • Free cancellation
From $175 a person
Exploring Omicho Market with a local Kanazawa guide
1h 30m to 2h

Kanazawa Gourmet Experience Omicho Market Tour

Explore Omicho Market, known as "Kanazawa’s Kitchen," on an exciting walking food tour with a local guide!

  • 4.9★ · 70 reviews
  • Free cancellation
From $35 a person
6h

One-Way Bus Ticket: Takayama to Kanazawa via UNESCO Shirakawa-go

Travel conveniently from Takayama to Kanazawa in our air conditioned buses.

  • Free cancellation
  • Full-day
From $70 a person
4h

Kanazawa Half Day Tour (Private Guide)

The places below are examples of what you may choose to see on the day, during this 4-hour tour.

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Free cancellation
From $128 a person
2h to 6h

Discover Kanazawa with a Local: Private & Custom Tour

Discover Kanazawa with a friendly local guide who has lived here for more than 25 years.

  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
From $63 a person
2h 30m

Kanazawa Night Tour with Local Meal and Drinks

Explore the Geisha districts after dark, hear the tales of what actually went on in this district during the Edo period.

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Free cancellation
From $81 a person
Kanazawa like a local
2h to 6h

Kanazawa Private Walking Tour with a Local

Skip the standard sightseeing tour and discover Kanazawa through the eyes of a local.

  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
From $55 a person
6h

Kanazawa Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

Explore the beautiful town of Kanazawa on this customized, six-hour walking tour.

  • 5.0★ · 63 reviews
  • Free cancellation
From $145 a person
Hidden Shinto shrine
4h to 8h

Kyoto Customized Private Tour: See Top Attractions in 1 Day

Take control of your sightseeing itinerary by booking this customised tour.

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Free cancellation
From $126 a person
2h

Guided Night Tour to Feel the Samurai Culture in Kanazawa

A local guide will guide you through the city of Kanazawa, which has a different face from the daytime.

  • Short pick · ≤2h
From $55 a person
Taste of Kanazawa
2h

Taste of Kanazawa (Food tasting in Omicho Market & Higashi Chaya)

Embark on a culinary and cultural journey through Kanazawa, starting with a vibrant tasting experience at Omicho Market, where you'll savor the freshest seafood, local produce,...

  • 4.9★ · 89 reviews
  • Free cancellation
From $42 a person
Walking through Kanazawa’s historic Geisha district with a local guide
2h

Kanazawa Food Tour: Omicho Market & Geisha District

Taste Kanazawa’s Local Delicacies Try fresh sushi, croquettes, and other seasonal street foods at Omicho Market — known as “Kanazawa’s Kitchen.” Explore the Traditional Geisha...

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Free cancellation
From $44 a person
4h to 8h

Kanazawa Customized Private Tour Top Attractions in 1 Day

Kanazawa is known for well-preserved Edo-era(from 17th century) districts, art museums and regional handicrafts.

  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
From $126 a person
Spring Shirakawa-go gassho-zukuri and carp streamers
9h 15m

[One-day bus tour departing from Kanazawa Station] Shirakawa-go/Takayama tour platinum route bus tour

Tour dates: Every Wednesday, Thursday This tour is a bus tour departing from Kanazawa Station.Visit Shirakawago, a World Heritage Site very popular with foreigners, and Hida...

  • Top-rated · 4.7★
  • Free cancellation
From $100 a person
1h

Kanazawa Art : Long Tradition of Potter's Wheel Experience

The only Kutani ceramic kiln in Kanazawa, opened in 1870 (Meiji 3).

  • Free cancellation
  • Short pick · ≤2h
From $89 a person
Shirakawa-go
5h

World Heritage Shirakawa-go Perfect Guided Tour from Kanazawa

Explore the world famous UNESCO village on our full-day Shirakawago & Kanazawa tour from Kanazawa station!

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Free cancellation
From $78 a person

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