Whether you're a foodie, history lover, urban explorer or a traveling family. Enjoy Kanazawa to the max with the best things to do in Kanazawa with a local expert. The best thing? It's private & personalized - just for you!
Whether you're a foodie, history lover, urban explorer or a traveling family. Enjoy Kanazawa to the max with the best things to do in Kanazawa with a local expert. The best thing? It's private & personalized - just for you!
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Highlights & Hidden Gems of Kanazawa
105 reviews
3 hours | city highlight tours | Kanazawa
Want to see the best of Kanazawa? We got you covered. But as you can expect from a Withlocals experience, the real excitement is its hidden gems. Join your favorite local and get a feeling of the city's real vibe on a tour that has it all, so you can say: I experienced the real Kanazawa!
Ready to taste the best food in Kanazawa? Satisfy your cravings for local food and culture with highlights along the way, together with a foodie host. Enjoy 10 delicious and typical tastings that range from sweet to savory as well as drinks on a tasty food tour in Kanazawa.
Welcome to Kõrinbõ in Kanazawa! Want to know the best places to eat? Which places to go to and which to avoid? Or simply get some help to navigate the city? Get the perfect introduction to the city on this private tour with a local and start your city trip on the right foot.
Escape the crowds and reconnect with nature! Stroll along a peaceful canal, pass through lush fruit plantations, and uncover hidden temples and secret gardens.
tranquil treasures waiting to be explored.
"Raphaël is an absolutely awesome guide and host. He is very friendly, knowlegable, considerate and was very accomodating to last minute issues we were having with regards to the schedule. He showed us around at a brisk but comfortable pace, and told us things that we likely would never have found out about if we were on our own. I highly recommend Raphaël and if we are ever back, we would gladly do another tour with him."
GerryAbout local RaphaëlKanazawa, January 10, 2026
5.0
Thank you Raph for a great tour
"Our group of five had an amazing day with Raph in Kanazawa. He was accommodating to our needs… it snowed during our tour and we were not prepared being from San Diego. Raph is flexible, fun and answered all our questions. He met us at our hotel lobby fo introductions and to get to know our group. We had a great five hour tour of the samurai district, Kanazawa castle and the gardens all in a snow storm. What a day! Thanks Raph!"
JulieAbout local RaphaëlKanazawa, December 27, 2025
5.0
Best guide
"The best guide ever⭐️"
PaolaAbout local RaphaëlKanazawa, December 1, 2025
5.0
Fun and informative tour of Kanazawa
"Yoji was an excellent guide. Fun, easy going, chatty with good English. He was very flexible and was happy to adjust the tour according to what we wanted to see, and avoid areas we had already been to. He combined a good mix of information about Kanazawa and its history, current Japanese lifestyle and politics, showed us interesting areas and buildings, the market, Samurai house, Geisha district, and also popped into the occasional shop to tell us about local products. Highly recommended "
PatrickAbout local YojiKanazawa, November 29, 2025
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5.0
Perfect day!
"We had an incredible tour with Raphaël in Kanazawa. He took the time to understand what we wanted to see and tailored the entire experience perfectly. His knowledge of the city’s history and cultural importance is exceptional, and we walked away with so much insight after just three hours. He is warm, engaging, and a natural storyteller. We only wish we had more time with him."
NatalieAbout local RaphaëlKanazawa, November 15, 2025
5.0
Perfect introduction to Kanazawa
"My son and I wanted a good introduction to Kanazawa for our first visit to the city and Selda certainly provided it. She was very informative and knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. Would highly recommend!"
GordonAbout local SeldaKanazawa, November 14, 2025
5.0
Awesome Kanazawa host
"Raphael was a wonderful guide, very knowledgeable, attentive, flexible and organized. He made sure the tour was tailored to our interests and explained everything in details. He has a good sense of humor and we had a really interesting and fun time with him!"
AnnalisaAbout local RaphaëlKanazawa, November 9, 2025
5.0
Amazing Tour!
"We had an amazing, informative, and fun tour with Selda in Kanazawa. From the Geisha district to the Samurai houses to Omicho Market, Selda was a joy to be around and gave us both a great history lesson and insider info, especially when it came to her favorite stalls at the market. 10/10 recommend!"
"Our tour in Kanazawa with Selda was a wonderful experience. It was both interesting and highly informative, giving us a much deeper understanding of the city’s history and culture. Selda was very knowledgeable and engaging, sharing many insights and details that we would never have discovered on our own. We truly appreciated her passion for Kanazawa and her warm, friendly approach throughout the tour.
Highly recommended to anyone wanting to explore Kanazawa beyond the surface!"
WolfgangAbout local SeldaKanazawa, November 2, 2025
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