Ishikawa in Half a Day: Kaga Yuzen Museum Dismissal — Guide Emi

September, 2024

This is a private guided tour report by Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.), a network of 1,000+ government-licensed, English-speaking local guides across all 47 prefectures of Japan. Not affiliated with the Japan Guide Association.

Tour Itinerary

  • 09:30 Meet at hotel
  • 09:32 Nagamachi Samurai District (Kutani ware kiln, Nomura Family Residence, Takada Family Residence, Ashigaru Museum)
  • 10:40 Kanazawa Central Tourist Information Office (break)
  • 11:00 Oyama Shrine (main gate, worship hall, viewing of Shichi-Go-San prayers, Kanaya Shrine, sacred garden)
  • 11:40 Kanazawa Castle Park (Nezumita Gate, Gyokusen-an (break), Hishi Yagura / Gojukken Nagaya / Hashizumemon Tsuzuki Yagura, Ishikawa Gate, conversation with a couple taking commemorative wedding photos)
  • 13:30 Kaga Yuzen Museum Dismissal

**Title:** What's a Private Kanazawa Walking Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Kenrokuen, Oyama Shrine, and Kaga Yuzen

The guests were visitors from North America. They had already visited Kenrokuen Garden and the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art the previous day, and wished to add the Kaga Yuzen Kaikan to their new itinerary. When they learned that a Yuzen exhibition was also being held at Seisonkaku, they said they wanted to visit there on their own after the tour, so I showed them the way. A hurricane was occurring in their home region at the time, which worried them greatly, and at Oyama Shrine they put their hands together in prayer and purchased a protective amulet. Despite the intense heat, they walked energetically and viewed the sights, and seemed to be truly enjoying Japanese culture, history, and architecture. I forgot to hand them a review card, but I was glad I could provide overall support.

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Tour Report by Emi

Nice to meet you. My name is Emi F., and I am a licensed guide interpreter specializing in English. I was born and have lived and worked in Nagano, where I am especially knowledgeable about the northern, eastern, and central regions of the prefecture. After retiring early from a career in teaching, I began working as a guide interpreter in 2021. Since then, I have had the pleasure of guiding many visitors to some of my favorite places, including Nagano, Matsushiro, Togakushi, Matsumoto, Azumino, Yamanouchi, Obuse, Nozawa-onsen, Suzaka, and Karuizawa, among others. I have a deep appreciation for the diverse foods harvested in Nagano and am committed to providing a flexible and enjoyable experience for my guests. Additionally, upon request, I can also guide you in Kanazawa, Nagoya, Nara, and Kyoto. I look forward to the opportunity to meet you and to share a memorable and enjoyable tour together.

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