Kanazawa Castle burned more than once, and what you see is a mix of the original Ishikawa-mon gate and careful timber reconstructions using traditional joinery. Look closely at the walls; the park shows so many styles of stonework it’s called a museum of stone walls.
See Kenrokuen, Kanazawa Castle, samurai streets and Higashi Chaya in three hours, with an English-speaking local guide and a taxi ride included.
Most Popular★ 5.0“Yasushi was very insightful and we loved the tour! Highly Recommend!”
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15 reviewsFrom $53.60
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“Gucci is a formidabile guide. Kanazawa is a very interesting place and she made it even more special introducing us to its important history and to the various artcrafts of the region.”
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10 reviews4 hoursFrom $150by DeepExperience, Inc.
See Kanazawa’s geisha districts, Kenrokuen Garden, Seisonkaku Villa and castle grounds on a guided day walk from the station.
★ 5.0“This tour was a lot of fun. Our tour guide Daniel was knowledgeable, confident, and took very good care of myself and the other guest. I highly recommend this trip to anyone who wants an in depth look inside Kanazawa.”
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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
Explore Kenrokuen Garden and Kanazawa Castle on a guided historical walk, with a garden ticket included and English-language explanations.
★ 5.0“this was an amazing private tour with Hiro. he was extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastic which made the whole experience so enjoyable! would highly recommend.., and you can wander back around after the tour using the same day tickets.... so much better than Tokyo tour (for…”
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4 reviewsFrom $22.70
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