Kanazawa still has working geiko, and Higashi Chaya’s latticed teahouses are the real thing rather than a set. Walk it after dark, when the day crowds have gone and you might hear a shamisen through the slats.
Discover the enchanting world of Kanazawa with our full-day tour. Immerse yourself in the rich samurai history, indulge in matcha, and be captivated by stunning gardens and geisha.
Most Popular★ 4.9“I enjoyed the matcha tea experience, the castle tour, samurai and geisha houses, and kenrokuen garden. Mike is an excellent guide and engaging the entire time.”
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75 reviewsFrom $156by Machinovate Japan Ltd.
See Kenrokuen, Kanazawa Castle, samurai streets and Higashi Chaya in three hours, with an English-speaking local guide and a taxi ride included.
★ 5.0“keita, our guide, shared his excitement and his knowledge of the history, and made a worth tour of the best Kanazawa has to offer. It was a pleasant walk with a small group and we shared a beautiful experience. I recommend the tour.”
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15 reviewsFrom $53.60
Explore Kanazawa’s culinary and cultural gems with this 2-hour walking tour of Omicho Market and Higashi Chaya District, including sushi, sake, and traditional crafts.
★ 4.8“Yuji is a friendly host, he brought us around the market and geisha district and recommended us food to try. Pleasant experience.”
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13 reviews2 hoursFrom $35by Amazing Tour Japan
Lose yourself in Kanazawa's captivating past on this immersive half-day historical walking tour, where you'll uncover the city's hidden gems and savor local flavors.
★ 4.5“A wonderful guide and a fascinating tour! Very informative and attentive. This tour exceeded expectations! We saw more than we expected and loved the lunch and dessert which we hadn’t known would be included. He helped us find where we needed to be after the…”
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12 reviewsFrom $75.12by MagicalTrip Inc.
Discover Kanazawa's highlights on a 4-hour private tour, exploring castles, gardens, and geisha districts with expert guides for an authentic experience.
★ 5.0“Very friendly and informative guide”
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10 reviews4 hoursFrom $150by DeepExperience, Inc.
Explore Kanazawa’s samurai and geisha districts with a private local guide, custom stops, Omicho Market, and an eight-hour walking itinerary.
★ 4.6“our guide Akari, meaning light, was exactly that. Brought light to our day, some history of samurai and geisha and logistics getting around, seeing our sights and trying new things! also excellent photographer! gardens and castle were awesome!”
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9 reviews8 hoursFrom $145.55
See Kanazawa’s geisha districts, Kenrokuen Garden, Seisonkaku Villa and castle grounds on a guided day walk from the station.
★ 5.0“nice tour guide excellent”
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8 reviewsFrom $150.09
Become immersed in the rich cultural heritage of Kanazawa through a captivating half-day private tour that unveils the city's iconic castle, enchanting garden, and charming geisha district.
★ 5.05 reviewsFrom $162.48by DeepExperience
Discover Kanazawa’s hidden gems on this half-day tour, exploring gardens, a samurai house, and the geisha district with expert guides and authentic experiences.
★ 5.0“the flexibility of a small group tour made it easy for our little group of three to interact with the guide and hear the explanations of the stops we made.”
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5 reviews5 hoursFrom $74by MagicalTrip
Explore Kanazawa’s cultural gems in a 9-hour guided tour featuring Natadera Temple, traditional crafts, and a mesmerizing geisha dance in Yamanaka Onsen.
★ 5.0“Mike was an amazing tour guide. He was knowledgeable and went out of his way to make sure we had a great day! Every part of the tour was a highlight.”
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1 reviewsFrom $200.36by Snow Monkey Resorts Tours (Machinovate Japan Ltd.)
Discover Kanazawa’s Geiko districts with a charming 2-hour walking tour led by an English-speaking guide, exploring historic streets and local customs.
★ 5.0“I can highly recommend this tour of the Geiko districts. I had no idea that Kanazawa had such a rich history of Geiko (often called Geisha in other areas of Japan) - I can now understand why people call Kanazawa 'Little Kyoto'. It was so…”
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1 reviewsFrom $36.01by Art of Geisha
Discover Kanazawa’s highlights with a private, flexible tour of Kenrokuen Garden, Kanazawa Castle, and the geisha district, guided by a local expert.
From $198.15by Amazing Tour Japan