3 hour(s) 30 minute(s)
English
Included
€ 114.85
€ 105.66
Free cancellation and unlimited rescheduling leads to total flexibility while you plan your travels
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Kanazawa, a city steeped in history and culture, provides a unique glimpse into Japan's rich past. Known for its well-preserved streets and historical buildings, Kanazawa offers a perfect blend of tradition and modernity. As the sun sets, the city transforms into a vibrant scene, with the streets lighting up to reveal culinary treasures that even locals sometimes miss. The Kanazawa Night Foodie Tour is your chance to explore these hidden gems, guided by a knowledgeable local who will introduce you to the city’s best dining spots.
Our tour kicks off in the bustling Katamachi district, an area famed for its diverse range of eateries. We’ll begin with a visit to a Kappo-style restaurant, where fresh, seasonal ingredients are artfully prepared to bring out their natural flavors. Paired with exquisite local sake, this is a chance to savor some of Kanazawa’s finest culinary offerings. After enjoying the meal, we’ll take a leisurely stroll through the historic Samurai residential area, where you can admire the well-preserved traditional architecture that provides a glimpse into the city’s past.
Next, we’ll warm up with oden, a popular Japanese hotpot dish, at a cozy, retro-style spot. Here, simmered dishes are served in a nostalgic setting, offering a true taste of comfort food. The tour concludes at a sake bar, where you can taste a variety of local sakes, and even indulge in matcha and traditional sweets. This delightful combination of food, history, and culture makes the Kanazawa Night Foodie Tour a must-do experience for anyone looking to explore the city’s culinary and cultural treasures after dark.
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Our small group of four had an outstanding tour of Takeyama by local guide Kumiko Mitsuhata. Her knowledge of local history, culture and cuisines helped make our tour informative and tasty. Her positive and energetic personality made our tour fun despite having wet weather for most of the tour. Thank you Kumiko for sharing your beautiful Takayama City with us.
We had a very enjoyable and informative tour of some of Kanazawa’s historic sites and traditional craft studios with our delightful guide, Sachiko. She picked us up at our ryokan and took us on a fascinating exploration of the city that included demonstrations of gold leaf making, Kaganui embroidery, and Kaga-yugen kimono silk painting. She also guided us through the former Chaya Shima geisha house, now restored and a museum, telling us about the history of the geisha community over the centuries. Also on our itinerary was the beautiful modernist D.T. Suzuki Museum, dedicated to the Buddhist philosopher of that name, where Sachiko took us through the Water Mirror Garden and the Contemplative Space. We also enjoyed a delicious lunch with Sachiko at a curry restaurant. She brought us to the various locations at a perfect pace, imparting lots of interesting information without overwhelming us. She was very attentive to our interests and needs, and we felt like we were out for a day with a friend rather than a tour guide. Sachiko’s English is very good, and anglophones will find her enjoyable to listen to and able to answer questions with friendly enthusiasm. We are pleased to give Sachiko our highest endorsement!
Excellent Guided Tour in Kanazawa with Sachiko ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We had a fantastic guided walking tour in Kanazawa, exploring both the old samurai district and the historic geisha area. Our guide, Sachiko, who is a local from Kanazawa, was absolutely wonderful — warm, welcoming, and always smiling. She was an excellent storyteller, bringing the history of the Edo-period samurai to life with fascinating details and vivid anecdotes. We also gained a truly interesting insight into the world of geishas — their traditions, daily life, and the cultural importance they still hold in Kanazawa today. Sachiko’s deep knowledge, enthusiasm, and personal connection to the city made the tour both educational and very enjoyable. We highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Kanazawa who wants to experience the city’s rich history and culture in an engaging and authentic way.
On Saturday, my aunt and I had an extremely good tour through Kanazawa. The day was fantastic, not only because of the great weather, but also because of our guide, Jorge. His little secrets are particularly special. He'll take you to the best and smallest Rahmen restaurant in town, or show you an old Christian stone lantern in a regular shop. Furthermore, he's very flexible and adapts the tour to your wishes. This shows that he really knows the area and knows exactly where to see and admire things in the city. He was also very caring and helpful to my aunt, who is a bit older. If I go back to Japan, my next tour will definitely be with Jorge.
We had a absolute fantastic time with Kanazawa tours. We booked a couple of tours and all of them were unique and amazing. Nozomi showed us the Geisha district with lots of inside information in a very funny and entertaining way and invited us to a authentic Japanese dinner. It was a great experience! Thank you so much! On another day we went for a kimono dress up session and had a traditional tea ceremony with Sachiko. What a great and fun experience! experience. We laughed a lot and had a real good time. Thank you so much! The next day Sachiko showed us Kanazawa in a way that our two Teenagers had the best day. We all loved it, but especially our kids enjoyed the day very much. She designed it on the spot just for our needs and for us adults she explained a lot about the history of Kanazawa. It was really great and everybody was happy! Thank you for those two wonderful days. We also booked a driving tour with Kanazawa. Tetsuro was a great guide and a very save and calm driver. He took us to Yamanaka and showed us beautiful spots in the country side. He knows a lot about natur and how it's used. Brilliant! He took great care of us and made a special effort to fulfil all our needs. Thank you for that beautiful experience!
