Kanazawa private tours

Tailoring each tour to your wishes by locals who love their city

Top private tours in Kanazawa

From exploring cool neighborhoods to eating with the locals to seeing iconic sites, these are some of our favorite experiences

When in Osaka
make sure to try
“kushikatsu”!

See the city like
you would with a friend who lives there

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When in Osaka
make sure to try
“kushikatsu”!

See the city like
you would with a friend who lives there

The best Kanazawa private tours & experiences with locals

Quieter than Kyoto but no less charming, Kanazawa is a perfectly preserved pocket of Japan’s past that shows off without even trying. The city is a treasure trove of famous historic jewels scattered throughout the beautiful cityscape, each illustrating stories of centuries-ago Japan. But private tours of Kanazawa with City Unscripted also take you off the tourist trail to discover secrets hidden just beneath the surface. On our Kanazawa private tours, you’ll uncover not only the iconic attractions but the modern snapshots of local life few visitors get to experience. With a local host leading our private tours in Kanazawa, the spirit of the city is palpable.

Meet some of our Kanazawa local hosts

Like the people who travel with us, they have different backgrounds and interests – but they’re all so passionate about the place they call home, they choose to spend their free time sharing it with the like-minded travelers matched to them.

We’ve handpicked them and we’ll match you to your perfect one!

See snapshots of Japan’s past

Known for its iconic historic attractions – Edo-era districts, centuries-old castles and neighborhoods dedicated to artisanal handicrafts, to name a few – Kanazawa is a personification of Japanese culture. Kanazawa private tours with us give you the opportunity to experience it all with someone who calls the city home. Our local guides are eager to share fascinating stories of their city’s history on your private tours in Kanazawa. Discover the city’s past and learn how it has influenced the present on unforgettable Kanazawa tours that double as an interactive history lesson!

Explore contemporary Kanazawa

Cultural gems like the Nagamachi samurai district and Higashi Chaya, the iconic geisha district, are top reasons to book private tours in Kanazawa. But while attractions like these may be on the first page of your guidebook, Kanazawa private tours have a lot more to offer. Discover local life on private tours in Kanazawa led by knowledgeable local guides. Whether you explore the bustling shopping promenade of Tatemachi, feast on croquettes famous throughout Japan at Omicho Market, or enjoy beer and snacks at a trendy local bar, contemporary Kanazawa is equally exhilarating.

Tours to satisfy your curiosity

At City Unscripted, if there’s one thing we know, it’s that no two travelers who book private tours of Kanazawa are the same. People see the world for many different reasons, and it’s the most important thing we consider when planning the best private tours in Kanazawa especially for you. Whether you’re a culinary connoisseur who wants to taste Rakugan, the city’s specialty sweets, a history buff eager for attractions like the 17th-century Tentokuin temple, or an outdoor enthusiast who dreams of seeing Utatsuyama Park during wildflower season, your itinerary will be 100% tailored to you.

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Latest reviews from our guests

We had a terrific day in Kanazawa with our tour guide Karolina. She is from Poland and speaks excellent English and Japanese. This really helped in communicating with us, as well as, getting answers to our questions from the Japanese vendors and experience hosts. Since she also lives in Kanazawa, you could not tell that she was not Japanese because of her mannerisms, so the experience was very authentic. She could very clearly relate the history of the places we visited, but did not bore us by overly doing so. After answering a survey questionnaire, Karolina was able to develop a terrific itinerary for us that included a gold leaf experience, wagashi workshop, great place to eat lunch, and most of the recommended sites in Kanagawa. Although she kept us on schedule, we did not feel rushed at any spot. She responded to all of our pre-tour questions in a very professional and timely manner. Since it was supposed to rain on the day of our tour, she even carried 3 extra umbrellas with her! So if you plan to visit Kanazawa, book a tour with Karolina. It will be 8 hours well spent!

April 2024

Dani A
Fun flexible Criselda has great English and was lovely to talk to both about the sights the history of Japan and her experience in japan.

April 2024

Elaine K
We took an 8 hour walking tour in Kanazawa, Japan with our guide Jorge who we booked through Cities Unscripted. Jorge was a fantastic guide who took us to countless memorable sites while offering great explanations about every place we visited. The best part was that he let us choose where to go and how much time to spend at each site. He is a great guide.

April 2024

Rodrick C
Our 8 hour walking tour of Kanazawa with our guide Jorge was fantastic. He took us to so many memorable places and gave us great information about them. One of the best parts of working with him is that he listens to what you want to do and see rather than dictating where you go.

April 2024

Rodrick C