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Quiet Highlights Walking Tour in Kanazawa

By Enjoy morning activities in Kanazawa
Free cancellation available
Price is P 2,090 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview

This tour mainly focuses on guiding you through Kenrokuen Garden and the Higashi Chaya District, two of Kanazawa’s most iconic and beautiful areas.

While walking at a relaxed pace, you will learn about local history, culture, and daily life, and enjoy the atmosphere of Kanazawa in the morning.

Other nearby landmarks may be introduced briefly depending on time and interest, but the main highlights of this tour are Kenrokuen Garden and Higashi Chaya District.

Activity location
  • Omicho Market
    • 50 Kamiomicho
    • 920-0905, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • 1
    • 1
    • 920-0858, Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan

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Quiet Highlights Walking Tour in Kanazawa
  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00
Price details
P 2,090.07 x 1 AdultP 2,090.07

Total
Price is P 2,090.07
Until Sat, Feb 28

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Gratuities
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Entrance fee for Kenrokuen and Ninja Remple and transporation fee is not included

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • May not be suitable for guests with multiple dietary restrictions.

Activity itinerary

Omicho Market
  • 1h
Omicho Market is known as Kanazawa’s kitchen and has been serving the city for over 300 years. The market is filled with fresh seafood from the Sea of Japan, seasonal vegetables, local specialties, and traditional foods unique to the region. Visitors can stroll through the lively narrow streets, enjoy street food, and experience the everyday atmosphere of local life in Kanazawa. From fresh sushi and seafood bowls to local snacks, Omicho Market offers a taste of Kanazawa’s rich food culture.
Higashichaya Old Town
  • 1h 30m
Higashi Chaya District is one of Kanazawa’s most beautiful and historic neighborhoods. Once home to traditional teahouses, this area still preserves wooden buildings, stone-paved streets, and a calm atmosphere that reflects old Japan. In the morning, the district is especially peaceful — perfect for walking, photography, and enjoying local sweets without large crowds. It is also the best place to experience Kanazawa’s food culture, including gold leaf desserts, roasted tea drinks, and seasonal Japanese sweets. This tour allows you to enjoy Higashi Chaya not just as a sightseeing spot, but as a place to relax, taste, and feel the local lifestyle.
Kenrokuen Garden
  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Kenrokuen is one of the Three Great Gardens of Japan, located in the heart of Kanazawa City. The garden is famous for its spacious layout, beautiful ponds, elegant bridges, and carefully designed landscapes that change with every season. In spring, cherry blossoms gently color the garden. In summer, fresh greenery creates a peaceful atmosphere. In autumn, vivid red and gold leaves reflect on the water. In winter, the iconic yukitsuri ropes protect the pine trees from heavy snow, creating a truly magical scene unique to Kanazawa. Kenrokuen is a place where visitors can slow down, enjoy nature, and experience the harmony of Japanese aesthetics and history. Whether you visit in the morning light or during a quiet stroll, Kenrokuen offers a calm and unforgettable moment in your journey through Kanazawa.
Kanazawa Castle
  • 30m
Kanazawa Castle Park is a historic landmark in Kanazawa, once home to the Maeda clan during the Edo period. With its stone walls, gates, and peaceful atmosphere, it’s a perfect place for a relaxing walk near Kenrokuen Garden.
Nagamachi Neighborhood
  • 30m
The Nagamachi Samurai District is a historic area in Kanazawa where samurai families once lived during the Edo period. With its earthen walls, stone paths, and quiet streets, it’s a perfect place to enjoy the atmosphere of old Japan.

Location

Activity location
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    Omicho Market
    • 50 Kamiomicho
    • 920-0905, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    1
    • 1
    • 920-0858, Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan

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