Discover Kanazawa’s charm with a guided walking tour, savor local delicacies, and craft traditional Japanese art in just 6 hours.
Discover Kanazawa’s charm with a guided walking tour, savor local delicacies, and craft traditional Japanese art in just 6 hours.
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Kanazawa Station - Meeting Point
① Kanazawa Station East Square - Tsuzumi-mon Gate
※ Please see the “Meeting and Pickup” and “Additional Info” sections for more details. -
Omicho Market - Experience the vibrant atmosphere of Kanazawa’s largest fresh food market, established during the Edo Period.
With around 200 shops, most specialize in local…
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Kanazawa Station - Meeting Point
① Kanazawa Station East Square - Tsuzumi-mon Gate
※ Please see the “Meeting and Pickup” and “Additional Info” sections for more details. -
Omicho Market - Experience the vibrant atmosphere of Kanazawa’s largest fresh food market, established during the Edo Period.
With around 200 shops, most specialize in local food and produce, but you can also find clothing, kitchen tools, and more. -
Kanazawa Castle - Once the seat of the influential Maeda Clan, lords of Kaga, this feudal domain was second only to the Tokugawa in size and wealth.
The tour guide will provide insights into both the site and its rich history. -
Kenrokuen Garden - Explore Kenrokuen Garden, one of Japan’s three most stunning gardens, and appreciate the elegance of Japanese garden design.
A walk through Kenrokuen reveals landscape theory through its abundant water features, bridges, teahouses, trees, flowers, stones, viewpoints, and hidden corners.
The garden’s beauty transforms with the changing seasons. -
Ishikawa Local Products Center - ★ Japanese Sweets Making or Craft Making
・Enjoy crafting Japanese sweets (Wagashi) with a professional Wagashi craftsman.
※ Depending on the craftsman’s schedule, the experience may involve making traditional crafts, such as painting Daruma dolls. -
Kanazawa Bikazari Asano - ★ Gold Leaf Experience
・Learn about the traditional art of gold leaf application. -
Higashi Chaya District - ・Explore one of Kanazawa’s largest geisha districts.
・Don’t miss the chance to try the exquisite gold leaf ice cream! -
Kanazawa Station - The tour concludes at Kanazawa Station.

- Professional English Speaking Tour Guide
- Admission for Kenrokuen Garden
- Admission for Kanazawa Castle
- Gold leaf experience
- Japanese sweets or Daruma making experience (varies with craft man’s schedule)
- Professional English Speaking Tour Guide
- Admission for Kenrokuen Garden
- Admission for Kanazawa Castle
- Gold leaf experience
- Japanese sweets or Daruma making experience (varies with craft man’s schedule)
- Gratuity (not obligatory)
- Food and drinks
- Lunch (Our guide will provide a variety of food recommendations in Oumicho Market))
- Gratuity (not obligatory)
- Food and drinks
- Lunch (Our guide will provide a variety of food recommendations in Oumicho Market))
Experience the allure of Kanazawa on a 6-hour walking tour that seamlessly combines history, culture, cuisine, and interactive activities. Begin your adventure at Kanazawa Station and dive into the lively Omicho Market, where you can taste fresh local specialties. Explore the magnificent Kanazawa Castle and wander through the tranquil Kenrokuen Garden….
Experience the allure of Kanazawa on a 6-hour walking tour that seamlessly combines history, culture, cuisine, and interactive activities. Begin your adventure at Kanazawa Station and dive into the lively Omicho Market, where you can taste fresh local specialties. Explore the magnificent Kanazawa Castle and wander through the tranquil Kenrokuen Garden. Meander through the traditional Higashi Chaya district, where the historic ambiance will transport you to another era.
As a special highlight, engage in Japanese crafts—design your own Daruma doll, learn the art of wagashi making, and discover the intricate technique of gold leaf crafting. This tour provides a unique chance to experience Kanazawa like a local, appreciating its rich heritage and cultural crafts in just six hours.
- Enjoy a guided walk with an English-speaking guide
- Discover Omicho Market, savor local cuisine, visit Kanazawa Castle, and Kenrokuen Garden
- Experience Higashi Chaya, create sweets, Daruma dolls
- Try your hand at gold leaf crafting
- If any of the visiting places is closed, we will try to attend an alternative place.
- Customers will walk during the tour, hence not recommended for the people who have difficulty walking
- Due to the weather conditions, traffic conditions, or suspension of operation, we may have a possibility not to achieve all the activities. The tour will be attending to alternative place or giving out a gift as a compensation, depending on the situation at that time. There will not be any refunds for these changes.
- Itinerary order is subject to change depending on traffic, weather, and operation.
- Late arrivals will not be entertained and joining midway is not feasible for the tour. Please arrive the meeting point on time.
- We do not supply any extra pick up & drop off service.
- Please note that while we don’t provide food on the tour, we will take you to the vibrant Omicho Market in Kanazawa. Here, our English-speaking guide will be happy to answer any questions, and you’ll have the opportunity to explore and purchase fresh, local produce to try at your leisure!
- In case you would like to join the tour directly from Omicho market, then you can do so as well. But kindly inform us ahead while booking the tour. The meeting point and time in that case shall be as below: Meeting time, 11:15 In front of the Starbucks at Omicho Ichiba(Market) Map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/z1Lu3CgAJZFjN4ff7
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.