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
- 9:00 Meet at Kagabi Yuzen
- 9:30 Higashichaya district
- 10:30 Omicho market
- 11:00 Nagamachi samurai house district
- 12:30 Lunch (Your preferences are noted)
- 14:00 Ninja temple (Myoryuji)
- 15:00 End of the full day tour
Tour Itinerary in Detail
This private tour of Ishikawa began at 9:00, when the guide met the guests at Kagabi Yuzen, and finished at 15:00. The day ran to 6 hours from start to finish. It included lunch (Your preferences are noted) at 12:30.
From there the group visited Higashichaya district at 9:30, Omicho market at 10:30, Nagamachi samurai house district at 11:00 and Ninja temple (Myoryuji) at 14:00.
Travel between the sites was by public transport: Omicho Market to Korinbo by bus (630JPY); Korinbo to Nomachi by bus (630JPY). Across 2 sections the fare came to 1,260JPY per person.
Title: What Is a Full-Day Private Tour of Kanazawa Like? A Government-Licensed Guide's Report
The guests were a group visiting Japan. While sightseeing together, we had lively conversations about Japanese culture and history along the way.
Below is a review from the guests.
Review content: June 2024 Great guide in Kanazawa Tripadvisor review: Kanazawa Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide The guide was a great guide and patiently answered all my questions. He showed us the most interesting places in Kanazawa. Recommend him highly!
Thank you very much for the courteous guiding.
This full-day private tour of Kanazawa was arranged through [Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.)](https://www.j-g-a.org/), one of Japan's largest networks of government-licensed, English-speaking private tour guides, serving all 47 prefectures. [Japan Guide Agency](https://www.j-g-a.org/) is a winner of the Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Best of the Best.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Bus | Omicho Market～Korinbo | 630JPY |
| Section 2 | Bus | Korinbo～Nomachi | 630JPY |
| Total | 1,260JPY | ||
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does this Ishikawa tour start and finish?
The guide met the guests at Kagabi Yuzen at 9:00, and the tour finished at of the full day tour at 15:00.
How long does the tour last?
About 6 hours in total, from 9:00 to 15:00.
Which places does this itinerary cover?
This tour visited Higashichaya district, Omicho market, Nagamachi samurai house district and Ninja temple (Myoryuji).
How much did transport cost on this tour?
Public transport came to 1,260JPY per person across 2 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?
Fujio 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.
I was born and have spent most of my life in Kanazawa.
When I was a university student in Kyoto, I occasionally worked part time as an English speaking guide for English speaking tourists.
I have guided foreign tourists in Japan especially in my hometown for over 13 years soon after my retirement.
I joined Kanazawa Good-will Guide Network in 2000 and had been its coordinator for six years from 2002, currently being its senior adviser.
In 2012, I established with a few co-founders Licensed Interpreter-guide Net Kanazawa (LINK), currently being its adviser.
I am very familiar with historical, cultural and industrial backgrounds of Kanazawa and its surrounding regions.
Tour Guide Services:
Sightseeing tours with explanation of historical and cultural backgrounds of Ishikawa prefecture including Kanazawa city, Noto peninsula, and the surrounding prefectures such as Gifu (with Takayama city and Shirakawago village), Toyama (with Gokayama village) and Fukui (with Eiheiji Zen Temple) are available at the option of the tourists.
Full-day tour (7~8h)
Higashi Chaya (Geisha) District including gold-leaf shops -> Kenrokuen Garden and Kanazawa Castle Park -> 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art
-> Nagamachi Samurai District -> Omicho Market
Half -day tour (4~5h)
Higashi Chaya (Geisha) District including a gold-leaf shop -> Kenrokuen Garden and Kanazawa Castle Park -> Nagamachi Samurai District
Other popular spots are also available at the tourist’s option: Myoryuji (Ninja) Temple, D. T. Suzuki Museum, Oyama Shrine, Kaga Yuzen Traditional Industrial Center, Nishida Family Garden (Gyokusen-en), Kazuemachi Chaya (Geisha) District, Ohi Pottery Museum, Kutani Porcelain Kiln, etc.
1. Noto peninsula (Wajima Morning market, Wajima Lacquerware Center, Sojiji Zen Temple, Ganmon and Chirihama Beach Driveway), etc.
2. Takayama city (samurai town), Shirakawago village (world heritage) and/or Gokayama village (world heritage)
< Home-visit (2 hours) >
Why not visit a local home in Kanazawa to enjoy talking with the host family over tea and to learn the distinctive Japanese lifestyle at first hand, where you might experience one or two kinds of traditional culture out of tea ceremony, flower arrangement, kimono dressing, calligraphy, paper folding, etc.
Number of visitors per host family is two to five and a larger group of more than six visitors is divided into sub-groups.
Thank you.
Jun 18, 2024
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Great guide in Kanazawa
Tripadvisor review: Kanazawa Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
Fujio was a great guide and patiently…
Jun 18, 2024
Y4083EQgillians
Great guide in Kanazawa
Tripadvisor review: Kanazawa Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
Fujio was a great guide and patiently answered all my questions. He showed us the most
interesting places in Kanazawa. Recommend him highly!