Kanazawa Private Artisan & Heritage Tour

Highlights

• Explore Kanazawa Castle and Kenrokuen Garden, one of Japan’s most celebrated landscape gardens
• Wander the preserved streets of Higashi and Nishi Chaya Districts, once home to geisha culture
• Walk through the Nagamachi Samurai District and visit the historic Nomura Samurai House
• Enjoy private access to artisan studios, including lacquerware, gold leaf, ceramics, and Kaga Yuzen dyeing
• Experience Kanazawa at a slow, thoughtful pace, with a flexible route shaped around your interests

What to expect

Discover the cultural soul of Kanazawa on a private, full-day journey that blends historic landmarks with intimate access to traditional artisan studios. Designed for travelers who value depth over speed, this personalized experience reveals the city through craftsmanship, history, and quiet beauty.

This private Kanazawa tour offers a deeper way to experience one of Japan’s most culturally rich cities. Over the course of a full day, your itinerary unfolds at a calm, unhurried rhythm, allowing space for meaningful encounters and quiet observation.

Begin with Kanazawa’s historic heart, visiting Kanazawa Castle and the serene paths of Kenrokuen Garden, where seasonal landscapes reflect centuries of aesthetic tradition. From here, explore neighborhoods that preserve the atmosphere of Edo-period Japan, including the atmospheric Nagamachi Samurai District and the elegant Nomura Samurai House.

A defining element of this experience is exclusive access to local artisan studios. Depending on your interests, you may visit masters of lacquerware, ceramic arts, gold leaf production, wagasa (traditional umbrellas), or Kaga Yuzen kimono dyeing.