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Kanazawa Half Day Private Tour, Garden, Castle, and Geisha

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Price is P 14,609 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Overview

This half-day tour takes you through Kanazawa’s most iconic sights, starting at Oyama Shrine, known for its unique gate combining Japanese, Chinese, and Western architectural styles. Your guide will explain the shrine’s history and its connection to the Maeda family.
Next, explore Kanazawa Castle, where you'll learn about samurai life, defensive design, and the craftsmanship behind its restored walls and wooden structures.
You will then visit Kenroku-en Garden, one of Japan’s Three Great Gardens, admired for its ponds, lanterns, seasonal scenery, and traditional garden design.
The tour ends in Higashi Chaya District, a beautifully preserved geisha teahouse area with charming wooden streets, perfect for photos and browsing local shops.

Activity location

  • Oyama Shrine
    • 11-1 Oyama-machi,
    • 920-0918, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 11-1 Oyamamachi
    • 1 11
    • 920-0918, Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan

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Kanazawa Half Day Private Tour, Garden, Castle, and Geisha

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00
Price details
P 14,609.29 x 1 AdultP 14,609.29
Total
Price is P 14,609.29
Until Sat, Aug 1

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Entrance to Oyama Shrine
  • Inclusions
    Entrance to Higashi Chaya District
  • Inclusions
    English-speaking guide
  • Inclusions
    Entrance to Kanazawa Castle Park
  • Inclusions
    Entrance to Gyokusen’inmaru Garden
  • Inclusions
    Entrance to Kenrokuen Garden
  • Exclusions
    Gratuities

Know before you book

    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Specialized infant seats are available
    • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Oyama Shrine

  • 30m
Oyama Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine in Kanazawa, famous for its unique gate that blends Japanese, Chinese, and Western architectural styles. The peaceful grounds, gardens, and cultural details make it a fascinating place to explore and learn about local history.

Kanazawa Castle

  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included
Kanazawa Castle is a beautifully restored samurai castle known for its white walls, massive stonework, and elegant wooden architecture. Once the seat of the powerful Maeda clan, it offers a great look into feudal Japan and provides scenic views of the surrounding gardens and grounds.

Kenrokuen Garden

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Kenroku-en is one of Japan’s most famous gardens, known for its seasonal beauty, tranquil ponds, stone lanterns, and walking paths. Designed to showcase the “six ideal qualities” of a perfect garden, it offers peaceful scenery and a timeless atmosphere year-round.

Higashichaya Old Town

  • 1h
Higashi Chaya District is Kanazawa’s historic geisha teahouse area, known for its beautifully preserved wooden buildings and traditional atmosphere. Visitors can stroll charming streets, explore old teahouses, and experience the cultural elegance of Japan’s geisha heritage.

Location

Activity location

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    Oyama Shrine
    • 11-1 Oyama-machi,
    • 920-0918, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    11-1 Oyamamachi
    • 1 11
    • 920-0918, Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan

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