Location: Kanazawa
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Kanazawa (金沢市, Kanazawa-shi) is a city located in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2018, the city had an estimated population of 466,029 in 203,271 households, and a population density of 290 persons per km². The total area of the city was 468.64 square kilometres (180.94 sq mi). It is the capital of Ishikawa Prefecture.
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1. Private Kanazawa Custom Day Tour by Chartered Vehicle
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
See Kanazawa your own way and at your own pace by chartering a vehicle for the day. Select a limousine, van, or bus for your private group (a maximum of 15 people) and decide whether or not to be accompanied by a local guide. Set your own route according to your own interests and see the best that Kanazawa has to offer.
Inclusions: Local guide (if option selected), Driver, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By Glenn B
We cancelled the tour in advance and have NEVER been refunded the payment, my advice to anybody is to avoid at all costs this tour
2. Private full day tour with professional photographer - Kanazawa all in one
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
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 to our beautiful city of Kanazawa. You will be taken to the city’s most beautiful places, guided by a local English-speaking professional photographer. During the tour I will capture your magical moments in Kanazawa, 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!
Inclusions: Private English-speaking professional photographer guide, Photo sessions by professional photographer, Professionally edited 30 digital images of your day out., Location-based photography tips, Private transportation, Car parking fee, All Fees and Taxes, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Lunch, Snacks, Admission fee for Shima Geisha house, Admission fee for Kenrokuen garden, Admission fee for Nomura Samurai house
Reviewed By Dettraveller
Want to have a photoshoot of your own? Feel fabulous and model-like while touring, eating, and shopping? Then book this photography tour with TK! If you want amazing photos in awesome Shirakawa-go and Kanazawa, then you have to book with TK Photography. You’ll bring home great memories of these beautiful historic places and have awesome photos (of you!) to show around. Had my solo trip for 3 days and booked TK Photography for 2 days. I am not a model and got conscious about the shoot but TK made it fun and comfortable for me. I learned that people and event photography has been TK’s career and he specialises in engagements and weddings. Being a professional photographer, I guess you could make the trip as friendly or as professional as you want. With all the little stories we shared along the ride, it was like meeting an old friend who was happy to show me around his hometown. And a friend who happens to love taking your photo!
3. Noto Full Day Driving Tour (Private Car)
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
This is a unique opportunity to see this beautifully secluded region. Noto's natural beauty will leave you amazed and wanting for more. Our expert award-winning driver-guides will reveal Japans most famous peninsula in our day-long tour.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: Lunch is not included but we will stop for food and drinks at your leisure
Reviewed By Cameandsawit
Nozomi Kondo gave us a really superb guided tour. Spoke excellent English. Knew her subject perfectly. Amusing and bright personality. Went well over the allotted time to ensure we saw everything and then sent extra information by email for the next day and to help us with our travels.
4. Gokayama and Shirakawago full day tour with professional photographer
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
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!
Inclusions: Private English-speaking professional photographer guide, Photo sessions by a professional photographer, Professionally edited 30 digital images of your day out., Location-based photography tips, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private car and driver, Highway toll and car parking fee
Exclusions: Lunch, Snacks, Wada house admission fee
Reviewed By Kawaskuri
This tour was absolutely worth it! I always look for something a bit different to do than the usual tourist stuff, and having my own professional photographer guide me around beautiful Kanazawa ticked all the boxes! It was a great way to see almost everything in one go, and having an English speaking guide really helped me appreciate the sights more. But the best bit was the photos. TK is incredibly professional and took stunning shots (I'm not usually photogenic at all!), but also helped me learn a bit more about taking my own photos for the future. Japan is a bit expensive in general, but I found this to be pretty good value for money considering all the inclusions. Thank you so much for showing me your city. I really loved our time together. And the photos made the perfect gifts when I returned!
5. Kanazawa Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Explore the beautiful town of Kanazawa on this customized, six-hour walking tour. Your nationally/state licensed and experienced multilingual guide will efficiently provide views of the city that most tourist do not get to see. Start your day by meeting your guide at your hotel, then visit possible sites such as Kenrokuen, one of the "Three Great Gardens of Japan"; the expansive Higashi Chaya District, a traditional teahouse district founded in the Edo Period; or the 21st Century Museum, a museum of contemporary art. Let us know what you would like to experience, what time you would like to start your tour, and where you are staying, and we'll arrange a tour that's best for you! Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. Note*2: Nationally and State Licensed Tour Guide-Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.
Inclusions: Licensed Local Guide, Free Photos, Hotel Pick up and Drop-off
Exclusions: Transportation fee (for yourself and your guide), Entrance fee (for yourself), Lunch (for yourself and your guide), Other personal expenses, Private transportation
Reviewed By Cwshaman
The flexibility to chose locations that suited our wants and abilities was great. Hiro San was very quick to put together an itinerary that accommodated a family with a stroller-baby (no monkey park due to long unpacked walking paths). Taking in the beautiful temples and view of the Kyoto from the west was breath taking and the guide was able to explain many things we as new Japanese learners could not read or know through cultural knowledge. Overall a great experience, a wonderful and lively guide, and some great memories.
6. Kanazawa Half-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Explore the beautiful town of Kanazawa on this customized, four-hour walking tour. Your nationally/state licensed and experienced multilingual guide will efficiently provide views of the city that most tourist do not get to see. Start your day by meeting your guide at your hotel, then visit possible sites such as Kenrokuen, one of the "Three Great Gardens of Japan"; the expansive Higashi Chaya District, a traditional teahouse district founded in the Edo Period; or the 21st Century Museum, a museum of contemporary art. Let us know what you would like to experience, what time you would like to start your tour, and where you are staying, and we'll arrange a tour that's best for you! Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. Note*2: Nationally and State Licensed Tour Guide-Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.
Inclusions: Free Photos, Hotel Pick up and Drop-off, Licensed Local Guide
Exclusions: Other personal expenses, Entrance fee (for yourself), Transportation fee (for yourself and your guide), Lunch (for yourself and your guide), Private transportation
Reviewed By Cwshaman
The flexibility to chose locations that suited our wants and abilities was great. Hiro San was very quick to put together an itinerary that accommodated a family with a stroller-baby (no monkey park due to long unpacked walking paths). Taking in the beautiful temples and view of the Kyoto from the west was breath taking and the guide was able to explain many things we as new Japanese learners could not read or know through cultural knowledge. Overall a great experience, a wonderful and lively guide, and some great memories.
7. [Day trip bus tour from Kanazawa Station] Shirakawa-go / Gokayama Two World Heritage Village Enjoyment Tour
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
This tour is a bus tour from Kanazawa Station where you can enjoy the world heritage, Shirakawa-go and Gokayama Gassho-style villages in one day. Since the English staff will accompany you, it is a safe tour for foreigners. A guide will give you a walking map of each sightseeing spot in the bus. The guide will guide you through the highlights and souvenirs in advance, so you can enjoy an efficient walk. Lunch includes local dishes from the Hida region and Japanese set meals full of mountain food. There is no need to worry about meals, so you can take a leisurely walk. The tour includes a hand-baked rice cracker experience. Why don't you make Japanese traditional rice snacks yourself?
Inclusions: Japanese set meal using traditional food from the Hida region, Air-conditioned vehicle
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Reviewed By benjamincU3029FY
One of the highlights of my trip to Kanazawa! Great experience with a really good tour guide who spoke excellent English. I highly recommend this tour!
8. [Day trip bus tour from Kanazawa Station] Weekend only! World Heritage Shirakawago Day Bus Tour
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
This is a weekend-only bus tour from Kanazawa Station. This tour will visit Shirakawa-go, a world heritage site. Since the English staff will accompany you, it is a safe tour for foreigners. A guide will give you a walking map on the bus. We will also guide you to highlights and souvenirs in advance. The tour bus will take you to the Shirakawa Gosho Castle Castle Observatory, so you can enjoy an efficient walk. Lunch includes local dishes from the Hida region and Japanese set meals full of mountain food. There is no need to worry about meals, so you can take a leisurely walk. The tour includes a hand-baked rice cracker experience. Bake yourself a traditional Japanese rice snack. Try eating a baked rice cracker.
Inclusions: Japanese set meal using traditional food from the Hida region
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Reviewed By 855edwinak
We had the best experience on outlr tour. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and funny. Very good local insight. The tour ran on time and lunch was the best meal we have had in Japan. Would highly recommend!
9. [Day trip bus tour from Kanazawa Station] Shirakawa-go / Takayama tour platinum route tour
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
This is a bus tour departing from Kanazawa Station. Visit Shirakawa-go and Takayama City, Gifu, which are very popular with foreigners. The English staff will accompany you, so foreigners can participate with peace of mind. A guide will give you a walking map of each sightseeing spot in the bus. The guide will guide you in advance with highlights and souvenirs, so you can enjoy an efficient walk. Lunch includes local dishes from the Hida region and Japanese set meals full of mountain food. There is no need to worry about meals, so you can take a leisurely walk. The tour includes a hand-baked rice cracker experience. Why do not you make your own traditional rice snacks?
Inclusions: Japanese set meal using traditional food from the Hida region, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions:
Reviewed By benjamincU3029FY
One of the highlights of my trip to Kanazawa! Great experience with a really good tour guide who spoke excellent English. I highly recommend this tour!
10. Private Tour Kanazawa, Shirakawago, Hida Furukawa,Takayama
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4.9 based on 14 reviews
Explore the beautiful villages and towns of Shirakawa-go, Hida Furukawa and Takayama on our 9-hour package tour with access to a private vehicle exclusively for you and your fellow travelers. Our English-speaking driver will take you first to the World Heritage site of Shirakawa-go, followed by the fairy-tale village of Hida Furukawa, then onto the famous town of Takayama.
Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, English Speaking Driver, Private Car, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch, Professional Tour Guide
Reviewed By Cameandsawit
Nozomi Kondo gave us a really superb guided tour. Spoke excellent English. Knew her subject perfectly. Amusing and bright personality. Went well over the allotted time to ensure we saw everything and then sent extra information by email for the next day and to help us with our travels.
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