Kanazawa Private Tour
Where Edo Culture Lives On
Kanazawa with a Local Guide
Kanazawa ( (金沢)’s importance grew in the 15th century, when the powerful and militant Ikko sect established its new headquarters there after being chased out of Kyoto by the monks of Mont Hiei.
During the Edo Period, Kanazawa served as the seat of the Maeda clan, the second most powerful clan after the Tokugawa in terms of rice production and fief size. Accordingly, Kanazawa grew to become a town of great cultural achievements, rivaling Kyoto and Edo (Tokyo).
In the Second World War, Kanazawa was Japan’s second largest city (after Kyoto) to escape destruction by air raids. As a result parts of the old castle town, such as samurai, temple and pleasure districts are in good condition.
Kenrokuen (兼六園) in Kanazawa is justifiably classified as one of Japan’s “three most beautiful landscape gardens” alongside Mito’s Kairakuen and Okayama‘s Korakuen.
In the evening explore the Geisha districts after dark, hear the tales of what actually went on in this district during the Edo period on our private evening tour. A private meeting with a Geisha, can also be organized.
The tour will take you to
- Kenrokuen Garden
- Kanazawa Castle
- Higashi Chaya District
- Nishi Chaya District
- Nagamachi
- Nomura Samurai House
Custom Tour
Depending on what you want to visit (temples, shops, museums, monuments, etc.) or participate in a cultural experience, we will build a personal tour plan just for you, in line with your interests, travel styles, schedule and other requirements, to ensure that your visit will be an unforgettable experience.
Contact us for a tailor-made visit.
