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.
Tour Itinerary
- 9:00 Hotel Korinkyo
- 9:20 Samurai District
- 9:40 Nomura house
- 10:30 Ashigaru house
- 11:10 Omicho Market
- 12:00 Kazuemachi district
- 12:30 Higashi district
- 13:40 Kenrokuen garden
- 15:00 End of tour
Tour Itinerary in Detail
Over the course of the day the route took in Hotel Korinkyo at 9:00, Samurai District at 9:20, Nomura house at 9:40, Ashigaru house at 10:30, Omicho Market at 11:10, Kazuemachi district at 12:00, Higashi district at 12:30 and Kenrokuen garden at 13:40.
Travel between the sites was by public transport: Kanazawa Station to Korinbo by Free Pass (800JPY). Across 1 sections the fare came to 800JPY per person.
Title: What Is a Private Day Tour of Kanazawa Like? A Licensed Guide's Report
It was a wonderful autumn day with clear skies, making for a very pleasant tour. The guest had many interests regarding Japan, and I answered numerous questions. I was grateful for such keen interest. The guest showed interest in Japanese architecture and was impressed by the beauty of the Nomura Samurai House. The guest often stopped to admire the streetscape of the Higashi Chaya District and the beauty of Kenrokuen Garden, taking many photos. The guest seemed very satisfied, which made me happy as well. A notable stop on the tour was Kenrokuen Garden in Kanazawa. Kenrokuen is considered one of the three great gardens of Japan, celebrated for its harmonious blend of spacious landscapes, tranquil seclusion, careful artistry, antiquity, flowing water, and sweeping views. Originally developed by the ruling Maeda family over nearly two centuries, the garden features winding paths, ponds, teahouses, and seasonal plantings that offer striking scenery throughout the year. In autumn, the changing colors of the maple trees make it an especially picturesque destination for visitors.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Free Pass | Kanazawa Station～Korinbo | 800JPY |
| Total | 800JPY | ||
Frequently Asked Questions
Which places does this itinerary cover?
This tour visited Hotel Korinkyo, Samurai District, Nomura house, Ashigaru house, Omicho Market, Kazuemachi district, Higashi district and Kenrokuen garden.
How much did transport cost on this tour?
Public transport came to 800JPY per person across 1 sections. Transport fares are paid by the guests and are not included in the guiding fee.
Is the guide licensed, and what language is the tour in?
Yumi is a government-licensed national guide-interpreter of Japan and guided this tour in English. Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.) works with more than 1,000 licensed guides across all 47 prefectures. Not affiliated with the Japan Guide Association.
Can the itinerary be changed for my own trip?
Yes. This report describes one private tour as it actually ran. Every Ishikawa itinerary is built around the guests, so the places, the pace and the starting point can all be changed before the tour.
Hello! I’m Yumi Yostutani. I was born in Fukushima, lived in Brazil and Korea, traveled to many countries, and moved many times, even within Japan (Tokyo, Osaka, Okayama and Toyama) I love traveling and I have friends around the world. I am very happy that now traveling is a part of my job. I also speak Portuguese and some French.
I haven’t been settled in a same place because of husbands’s job, but it gave me an opportunity to get to know many places. I am a mom of a 15-year-old girl. I’ve been an English teacher in schools, and taught students from 3rd to 12th grade. I love teaching, and it was a blessing to be involved in education, but when I had to move and leave my job last time, I thought it’s time for me to try guiding which I’ve always wanted to do.
I believe traveling is about discovering wonders. I look forward to the day when I meet you and guide you around Japan. I hope your journey will be full of wonderful discoveries and those memories would stay in your heart to add some new colors to your future life.
Olá! Sou Yumi Yostutani. Nasci em Fukushima, morei no Brasil e na Coreia, viajei para muitos países e me mudei várias vezes, mesmo dentro do Japão (Tóquio, Osaka, Okayama e Toyama). Adoro viajar e tenho amigos em todo o mundo.
Estou muito feliz porque viajar constitui- se, agora, em meu trabalho.
Devido ao trabalho de meu marido, nós nos mudávamos sempre e, por essa razão, não nos estabelecemos em um único lugar. Porém, tais mudanças deram- me a oportunidade de conhecer muitos lugares.
Por algum tempo, dei aulas de inglês em algumas escolas e confesso que adoro ensinar. Dessa forma, considero uma bênção o período em que estive atuando na Educação e, quando precisei deixar meu último emprego, decidi fazer a transição de carreira e desempenhar a função de guia turística.
Estou apreciando bastante meu trabalho como guia. Adoro conhecer pessoas, mostrar as maravilhas do Japão e conversar sobre semelhanças e diferenças entre nossas países. Sempre acho que, na verdade, as diferenças são sutis e somos todos iguais.
Para mim, viajar é descobrir maravilhas e se encantar com elas. Estou ansiosa pelo dia em que vou ser sua guia no Japão. E torço para que sua viagem seja repleta de descobertas maravilhosas e que suas memórias fiquem ressoando em seu coração, de modo a adicionar novas cores à sua vida.
Com os melhores votos,
Yumi
Sep 28, 2026
Renate_V
A very enjoyable rainy day in Shirakawa with our guide Yumi
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Renate_V
A very enjoyable rainy day in Shirakawa with our guide Yumi
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We had a very relaxed and interesting private tour with Yumi in Shirakawa.
Yumi is a very friendly guide. As a former English teacher she speaks good English. She told us a lot about this beautifull mountain village.
We visited a shrine. The tori gate was combined with buddhist elements. We saw the two guardian dogs (komainu) one with open mouth and one with closed mouth A and UN.
After that Yumi took us to a boedhist temple.
The surroundings of the village are beautiful; a river and lots of big trees. We saw rice fields.
After lunch in a tipical Japanse restaurant with nice prune wine we went to a beautiful onsen with views on the Mountains and the trees.
It rained a little bit. But thanks to the umbrella’s from the driver we didn’t get wet.
We had a very nice day.
Apr 4, 2026
Dana_H
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Beautiful city, but our guide Yumi made the difference
We had…
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Beautiful city, but our guide Yumi made the difference
We had a wonderful tour with Yumi in Takayama. She asked if her family could meet us as well because we were also traveling with 4 similar aged girls. Our 5 girls had a blast getting to know each other while we visited this beautiful city. Yumi was punctual, communicated clearly and our most valuable fun was exchanging differences in our cultures. It was like a 4 hour conversation, easy and greatly informative.