Hokuriku tours, things to do and tickets

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Experience the highlights of Kanazawa on our special, award winning, one day tour. Our professional guide will take you on a memorable tour of Kanazawa's unforgettable sights. KWT have the renowned tripadvisor certificate of excellence in Kanazawa. Your guide will take you to the highlights of Kanazawa and customize the tour to your desire. Professional guides will tailor the tour to your needs and ensure you are satisfied. Collection and drop off at your hotel.

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

Higashi Chaya District (and Kazue Machi)
The most famous tea district and Geisha/Geiko area in Kanazawa. It is also the home of Kinpaku (Gold leaf crafts). You will have the option to make your own gold leaf creation there.It is also possible to drink authentic green macha tea.

The Samurai District
Visit the streets where the Samurai lived. You will enter the houses of the Ashigaru (footsoldiers), and then view the larger residences of the more powerful samurai.

You will have the option of entering the Nomura Samurai house. A kutani pottery museum and tea gardens are also en-route. There is also the option of taking a break for tea or a bite to eat here.

Kenrokuen Gardens
The famous gardens of the six attributes, facing Kanazawa Castle and Utatsu Mountain.There are opportunities to take a break, and to enjoy tea ceremony.

With these tours, transform your way of travelling to make it as much about the people you meet, as it is the places you see.

This is a bus tour departing from Kanazawa Station that allows you to enjoy the World Heritage Sites of Shirakawa-go and the Gassho-style villages of Gokayama in one day. As English-speaking staff will accompany you, this tour is safe for foreigners. The guide will hand out walking maps for each tourist spot on the bus. The guide will provide information on sights and souvenirs in advance, so you can enjoy your stroll efficiently. For lunch, we have a Japanese set meal filled with local cuisine from the Hida region and mountain delicacies. You don't have to worry about meals, so you can stroll at your own pace.
The tour is scheduled to end (arrival at Kanazawa Station) at 3:45 pm.


07:50 Meet at JR Kanazawa Station Meet at Kanazawa Port Exit (West Exit) Group Bus Stop
08:00 Depart JR Kanazawa Station
09:15 - 09:30 Roadside Station "Shirakawa-go"
09:40 - 11:45 Free time to explore Shirakawa-go
11:45 - 12:30 Lunch
13:15 - 14:15 Free time to explore Gokayama Ainokura Gassho Village
15:45 Arrive JR Kanazawa Station Kanazawa Port Exit (West Exit) Group Bus Stop

*The schedule may be subject to change or cancellation due to road conditions, weather, etc.
*Roadside Station Shirakawa-go is closed from December 29th to January 1st. On closed days, the tour will stop at Yottekare Johana (Toyama Prefecture).
*Meals are not included for infants. Only the bus seat fee applies. If you require a meal for an infant, please make a reservation as a child.
*Free for children under 2 years old. Bus seats and meals are not included.

Notes
Please make your own way up to the Ogimachi Castle Ruins Observatory. It takes about 10 to 15 minutes to walk there one way. The paid shuttle bus costs 200 yen one way (pay on site).

We are based in the Hokuriku region and are well aware of the hidden beauty of this region. As we have been in this field for many years, our service will define itself.

Travelers to this region will be welcomed and will visualize the natural beauty, and traditional Japanese culture by visitIng The Historic Villages of Shirakawa-go, Ogimachi Castle Old Site Observatory, following Takayama towns’ must-see attractions and learn more about their culture and history along the way. We have a well-trained and organized English-speaking driver as guide.

Explore the Geisha districts after dark, hear the tales of what actually went on in this district during the Edo period. Our professionally guided tour will take you through the 2 most beautiful Geisha districts of Kanazawa and then we'll sit down with fellow travellers to a full course traditional meal and drinks(included in tour price).
The tour duration is 2.5 hours. You will get the chance to explore the cultural background of these unique districts and get to sample some of the local dishes available in this area. Our night tour groups are small(usually 3 - 8 people) and include a dedicated professional guide to explain the locations and the dishes.

This tour is a bus tour departing from Kanazawa Station. It will visit Shirakawa-go, a World Heritage Site that is very popular among foreigners, and Hida Takayama in Gifu Prefecture. English-speaking staff will accompany you, so foreigners can participate with peace of mind. The guide will distribute walking maps for each tourist spot on the bus. The guide will provide information on sights and souvenirs in advance, so you can enjoy your stroll efficiently. For lunch, we will have a Japanese set meal full of local cuisine from the Hida region and mountain delicacies. You don't have to worry about meals, so you can stroll at your own pace.
The tour is scheduled to end (arrival at Kanazawa Station) at 5:15 pm.


07:50 Meet at JR Kanazawa Station Kanazawa Port Exit (West Exit) Group Bus Stop
08:00 Depart JR Kanazawa Station
09:15 - 09:30 Roadside Station "Shirakawa-go"
09:40 - 11:30 Free stroll around Shirakawa-go
11:30 - 12:15 Lunch
13:15 - 15:00 Free stroll around Hida Takayama
17:15 Arrive JR Kanazawa Station Kanazawa Port Exit (West Exit) Group Bus Stop

*The schedule may change or be canceled depending on road conditions, weather, etc.
*Shirakawa-go Roadside Station is closed from December 29th to January 1st. On closed days, the tour will stop at Yottekare Johana (Toyama Prefecture).
*Meals are not included for infants. Only the bus seat fee will be charged. If an infant requires a meal, please make a reservation as a child.
*Free for children under 2 years old. Bus seats and meals are not included.

Notes
Please make your own way up to the Ogimachi Castle Ruins Observatory. The walk takes about 10 to 15 minutes one way. The shuttle bus costs 200 yen one way (pay on site).

Up to 7 people private tour + PHOTOSHOOT by professional photographer!! 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!

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.

Enjoy a day long bus tour from Kanazawa where you can see expert wood carving, try your hand at paper making and see the UNESCO World Heritage sites Shirakawa-go and Gokayama traditional homes.

This is a one-day, 7-hour tour around Hokuriku's first castle town, "Kanazawa," with a local guide.

Kanazawa is said to be the origin of the city that Kanazawa Mido used as a base of missionary work in Honjyo in the middle of the 16th century. Later in the 16th century, Maeda Toshiya established Kanazawa castle in this area, and since then it developed as the castle town of Kaga Hyakumaishi, prospering from the 17th century during the Edo era to the end of the 19th century. After Edo (Tokyo) and Osaka, alongside the big cities of the scale after Kyoto, it is said that there was this. The samurai city formed around the castle as a vibrant merchant city, and a temple town which was arranged to protect the castle. The atmosphere of the castle town still remains as a place where Japanese culture is beautifully on display.

Explore the highlights of Kanazawa with a private guide on a 4 or 6-hour tour. Enjoy the full freedom and flexibility of customizing your own itinerary.

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!

This is a weekend-only bus tour departing from Kanazawa Station. This tour visits the World Heritage Site of Shirakawa-go. English-speaking staff accompany the tour, so it is a safe tour for foreigners. The guide will distribute a walking map on the bus. We will also provide advance information on sights and souvenirs. Lunch is a Japanese set meal full of local dishes from the Hida region and mountain delicacies. You can take your time exploring without having to worry about meals.

This is a bus tour departing from Kanazawa Station at 9:30. You can also make a day trip from Tokyo, Nagano, Osaka, or Kyoto using the Hokuriku Shinkansen or the Thunderbird Express. The tour is scheduled to end at 15:30. You can enjoy sightseeing and shopping in Kanazawa before returning to Tokyo, Nagano, Osaka, or Kyoto.


09:20 Meet at JR Kanazawa Station Meet at Kanazawa Port Exit (West Exit) Group Bus Stop
09:30 Depart JR Kanazawa Station
10:45 - 11:00 Roadside Station "Shirakawa-go"
11:10 - 11:55 Lunch
11:55 - 14:10 Free time to explore Shirakawa-go
15:30 Arrive JR Kanazawa Station Kanazawa Port Exit (West Exit) Group Bus Stop
*The schedule may be changed or canceled due to road conditions, weather, etc.
*Shirakawa-go Roadside Station is closed from December 29th to January 1st. On closed days, the tour will stop at Yottekare Johana (Toyama Prefecture).
*Meals are not included for infants. Only the bus seat fee will be charged. If an infant requires a meal, please make a reservation as a child.
*Free for children under 2 years old. Bus seats and meals are not included.

Please note: Please make your own way to the Ogimachi Castle Ruins Observatory. It takes about 10 to 15 minutes to walk there. The shuttle bus costs 200 yen one way (pay on site).

Discover the unique flavors of Kanazawa on a personalized food-themed walking tour with a private local guide. Enjoy six food tastings and a drink.

Explore the beautiful town of Kanazawa on this customized, four-hour walking tour. Your government-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: National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

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!

A rival to Kyoto as the historic jewel of Japan, Kanazawa is a melting pot of art, culture, and history, where tradition reigns supreme. You might explore the Nagamachi neighborhood, a historic samurai district, and Higashi Chaya, where old geisha houses have been converted into teahouses and restaurants. A tranquil stroll through Kenroku-en, one of the Three Great Gardens of Japan, should be on every bucket list, while the 280-year-old “Kitchen of Kanazawa”, Omicho Market, is a must-visit for street food and a perfect snapshot of local life.

Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

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!