Full-Day Tour from Kanazawa: Samurai, Matcha, Gardens and Geisha

Name: Full-Day Tour from Kanazawa: Samurai, Matcha, Gardens and Geisha
Price: 22900 JPY
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.88 (68 reviews)

Overview

Available languages

English

9 hours

Mobile ticket

Our tour offers the best route to see all of Kanazawa's must-see spots, and many of its lesser known gems, in one day on foot. Our knowledgeable guides will ensure you come away with an enriched understanding of the culture of Kanazawa. Guests will also have the opportunity to try Matcha and traditional sweets at a historical tea house, allowing them to feel a connection to Kanazawa and its customs after only a short time. Please consider participating in this tour if you want to make the best of your time in Kanazawa on a course that is exhaustive but not exhausting.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

1 hour short of the posted 9 hours because there is a 1 hour lunch break that is included in the tour. The customers are able to choose their own restaurant to eat at with recommendations from the guide at this time.

All listed events, activities, and experiences are subject to availability. Please note that while certain tour options may appear bookable through our platforms, this does not guarantee that every experience can be carried out as scheduled in the tour itinerary. Many activities require direct confirmation with our partner venues, and availability may vary based on the date and other factors. Should any part of your ordered itinerary require adjustment or deviation from the original schedule, or if a specific experience is unavailable, we will contact you promptly to discuss suitable alternatives or amendments.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Ashigaru Museum

The tour starts with a visit to the Ashigaru Museum. Ashigaru is a word describing low ranking Samurai, and here you can enter two homes that once belonged to Ashigaru families in the days of the Samurai. Outside, you will find beautiful landscaping, and inside faithfully preserved rooms granting a glimpse into old-school Japanese life.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Ruins of Nagamachi Bukeyashiki

Next, you will be led through the former Samurai District known as Nagamachi. Here, the streets still maintain their handsome appearance and the visitor would be forgiven for thinking they have somehow landed in Old Japan. With a number of shops selling local crafts on the street, you will also have a chance to window shop for some goodies to take home.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Matcha Tea and Wagashi Sweets at a Tea House

Entry to the Shima Chaya Preserved Geisha House

English Speaking Guide

Entry to the Kenrokuen Garden

Lunch

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Full-Day Tour from Kanazawa: Samurai, Matcha, Gardens and Geisha

Reviews

4.88

68 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Samurai, Matcha, Gardens and Geisha
Gail F,,Jan 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
This is a walking tour and you do walk a lot! However, the experience you gain and the the sites you see by walking is amazing. Mike was an excellent guide with a wonderful sense of humour. Mike was well informed with the history of Japan and you could see he clearly enjoyed showing others the beautiful city of Kanazawa. Be prepared to take your shoes on and off as well - wear slip on slip shoes. Kenrokuen Garden was just beautiful and the Gyokusen-an tea house was a very special experience. Highly recommend this tour and ask for Mike!
Making the most of one day in Kanazawa
huifernk2023,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I only had a one-day stopover in the beautiful city of Kanazawa, so I booked this full-day walking tour, and it turned out to be the best decision. By chance, I was the only guest that day (low season), and I had Atari as my guide, making the experience feel pretty personal. Atari was a fantastic companion to explore the city with: knowledgeable, thoughtful, and engaging. Despite some truly horrendous weather (wind/rain in winter) at times, she was an absolute trooper. Atari answered everything, we spoke throughout the day from historical context to everyday life in Japan, which really brought the city to life. All of the listed highlights lived up to expectations: glimpses into samurai and geisha houses, peaceful matcha break, Kenrouken to lunch recommendations. The itinerary is full but never too rushed, and every stop feels worthwhile. Highly recommended if you want to make the most of limited time in Kanazawa. Thank you Atari!
Exception Kanazawa Walk with Asari
Getaway61873042939,,Dec 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Asari was an outstanding guide and made my day in Kanazawa truly special. We walked through Kanazawa Castle and the garden, and she brought each place to life with clear, fascinating historical context. She’s incredibly fluent in the history—explaining not just what we were seeing, but why it matters—while also pointing out details I would have completely missed on my own. She was warm, professional, and easy to talk to, and she adjusted the pace and focus naturally based on my interests. I learned a lot while still enjoying a relaxed walk. I highly recommend Asari, and I’d recommend this guiding service to anyone visiting Kanazawa who wants a deeper, more meaningful experience.
The ideal walking tour of Kanazawa
bosvyghanc,,Dec 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Farida was the ideal guide to Kanazawa, she was knowledgeable, enthusiastic and knew just how to pace what was a full day of walking and information. If you want to see the major historical sights of this city in one day, while being fed a steady stream of insider knowledge - this is ideal.
We had a great tour with...
John H,,Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had a great tour with Akari. She was professional and knowledgeable; her insight into the history of Kanazawa, including how it developed as an attractive alternative to Kyoto, was clear and engaging. Her explanations added depth to each stop and helped us appreciate the cultural significance behind what we were seeing. In fact, with only two participants, the tour felt very personalized and never rushed. Akari guided us through the neighborhoods of the samurai, serene gardens, and geisha districts at a comfortable pace, making the day both informative and enjoyable.
Kanazawa day tour
Erik M,,Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was a wonderful tour of Kanazawa that showed a lot of history. It’s a full day walking tour that covers all main attractions and culture. Very satisfied with the tour!! Our guide Daniel was very friendly and knowledgeable!
Loved it!
marcelpI7672US,,Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Highly recommend this tour. We got to see a lot of Kanazawa. Daniel was our tour guide. He was excellent- very knowledgeable, pleasant and friendly. He provided us with lots of interesting information about the areas we visited and great guidance. We never felt rushed. Thank you Daniel!
Very interesting tour and easy going
alvaroy605,,Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very good experience in the tour with Akari, it was very interesting and easy going :) I would definitely repeat the experience
Very complete and excellent tour
a dao767,,Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Probably the best tour you can do in Kanazawa. The route covers the main places of Kanazawa. Akari is very friendly and explained the tour very well, also answered all our questions and is very attentive. It is worth the tour because the city is also made more incredible and interesting with its explanation.
Kanazawa trip
W9817XSdavidr,,Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was such an amazing experience with Akari. She is an excellent and fun guide. She took us around the most important spots of the city and explained every question we had during the tour. Highly recommended!