Eat Like A Local In Kanazawa
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Eat Like A Local In Kanazawa
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Kanazawa has earned its reputation as a culinary powerhouse with some of the best fresh produce in Japan. With your local host as a GPS and menu decipherer, sample street food at Omicho Market – crunchy seafood- or veggie-filled Omicho croquettes are famous for being some of the best in the country – and cool down with glittering gold leaf ice-cream. Tuck into Kanazawa-style curry, and scope out the food scene in downtown Katamachi, before heading to an izakaya and savoring some of Japan’s freshest sashimi with a cold beer.
Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.
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Duration: 3h
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Live guide: Japanese, English
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- 6-8 tastings of local delights, from 2-3 eaters
- 2 drinks (alcoholic or soft drinks)
- Private and personalized walking tour with a passionate local
- 3 hours walking tour, exploring highlights and hidden gems
- Hotel meet-up (available on request for central locations)
What's not included- Additional food and drinks
- Transportation (primarily a walking experience however public transport may be used)
- Tickets to any attractions
- Gratuities (optional)
- Start:
- Kanazawa Station Tourist Information Center, 1-1-1 Kinoshinbomachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-0858, Japan(The host will be waiting in front of the tourist information center by the main entrance) After booking, you can adjust the meeting point to fit your preferences with the help of our Experience Planners.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 30791P786- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travellers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 30791P786
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₹16,000.75
per adult (price varies by group size)
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Itinerary
- 1-1-1 Kinoshinbomachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-0858, Japan(The host will be waiting in front of the tourist information center by the main entrance) After booking, you can adjust the meeting point to fit your preferences with the help of our Experience Planners.
- Pass byKanazawa StationOmicho MarketKenroku-enOyama ShrineKatamachi
About the operator
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- W1756EOdianea0 contributionsA tranquil escape with rich history and cultureThis city tour offers a perfect blend of old and new. We loved the well-preserved samurai district, beautiful Kenrokuen Garden, and artisan shops.Written 25 January 2025
- 1nellig0 contributionsKanazawa is a gemWe celebrated New Year in Japan. Despite warnings that everything will be shut down all over the country we took the chance and never regretted it. After skiing in Hakuba we headed to Kanazawa and spent three wonderful days there. Our guide Criselda, introduced us to the cultural background of Ishikawa region, its rich history and traditions in the best way possible. She built our itinerary so it was always a time to stop and enjoy what was going on around. Kanazawa is a beautiful place with incredible food and people there are very welcoming. Thank you Criselda!Written 17 January 2025
- marcolG5227HS0 contributionsAmazing private tour of KanazawaThe tour was amazing, Jorge met me at my BnB and organized based on what I wanted to see. He was very knowledgeable about the history and places, but also made the tour fun and engaging. He also send some useful information to where to eat and what to see in my next few days. Overall great experience and I will definitely book a second tour when I'm back in Japan :)Written 16 January 2025
- Jonathan W0 contributionsGreat off the beaten path tour - request Jorge if looking for an adventureJorge (through city unscripted) was absolutely amazing. Jorge really took us to off the beaten path places. It was also New Year’s Day and most sites were closed, but Jorge still showed us a number of amazing things we would have never seen without a guide. We also thoroughly enjoyed talking to Jorge and leaning about JapanWritten 1 January 2025
- j0vew0 contributionsWalking tourJorge, went the extra mile to make our time with him very memorable. To the unique stores, markets, and out of the way temples 🛕. He was kind enough to spend extra time helping use with lost baggage, and additional restuarant recommendations. Highly recommend booking with him.Written 20 December 2024
- danipo9630 contributionsAmazing personalized walking tour!This was a great experience! Akari showed me a few areas I would not have known about otherwise, and taught me a lot about the history of Kanazawa and Japan! The tour felt really personalized, Akari made sure to ask me what my interests were and plan an itinerary that would be best suited for me! Also, she gave me great advice for foods and other things to do in the area. Thank you so much for a great day that I will not forget! DanielleWritten 9 December 2024
- K7859RUlouism0 contributionsGreat tour with a great guide!Our guide Rimiko was really knowledgeable about all aspects of our tour, providing just the right information at the right time and in a very nice way. Her English was perfect and she paid a lot attention to details and always make sure we were happy. Great tour - great guide!Written 30 November 2024
- Linda M0 contributionsFabulous tourOur guide, Selda, was informative, knowledgeable and passionate about Kanazawa. This helped us understand more of the ancient traditions and culture as well as the local craftsmanship. We saw so much that we would not have been able to do alone. We have also had terrific communication with her before and after the tour. Highly recommended.Written 21 November 2024
- EstherD0 contributionsBest tour guide we ever had!Our tour guide Jorge was amazing. He made our experience in Kanazawa unforgettable! We learned about the Japanese culture.Written 16 November 2024
- sarahgS9937ON0 contributionsWorth every cent. A perfect way to 'get to know' Kanazawa.I can't rate this highly enough. Cris was the perfect host, easy to talk to, knowledgeable, answered all my questions about Japanese culture. I booked this tour for the afternoon I arrived in Kanazawa and it was the perfect way to orientate myself and decide what I would go back and visit over the next few days. Took me to some amazing shops and restaurants that I would not have found on my own.Written 9 November 2024
- Lizaduddy0 contributionsHaru + Kanazawa = a do not miss!Kanazawa is a cultural goldmine. We got to see so much history and beautiful sites. Our tour guide, Haru, was 10/10. We saw the Kanazawa castle, Omi Cho market, the 3rd most beautiful garden in the world, as well as a geisha district and a samurai district. Haru taught us how to enter shrines and lots about the Japanese culture. We feel so lucky we got her as a guide!Written 5 November 2024
- tionggheel0 contributionsExcellent Half Day Walk About In Kanazawa With An Amazing Local GuideThe walking tour with Haru was very interesting. Haru was extremely knowledgeable in the specific histories of the areas we walked through. It was also conducted at our own pace which my partner and myself very much appreciated it. No hurries. We also appreciated that Haru reached out to us personally before we arrived in Kanazawa to sound us out on our interests in any particular areas which the tour would then be crafted more towards. Haru also met us at our hotel which was also much appreciated as we were unfamiliar with the area initially.Written 5 November 2024
- 516lenw0 contributionsGreat Intro to KanazawaSelda was wonderful, insightful and very knowledgeable about Kanazawa and its history. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour. She took what we had told her we wanted to see and planned a great half day! We highly recommend this tour!Written 5 November 2024
- kathymX5245JX0 contributionsAn excellent tailored tourOur tour guide made contact on What’s App as soon as we booked to arrange to meet and set our itinerary. I had to rearrange and she was very flexible . Our tour was interesting-our guide was knowledgeable and charming and we really enjoyed our tour. I would highly recommend !Written 3 November 2024
- Julienne K0 contributionsWorth it!Rimiko is truly amazing. She made my trip to Kanazawa absolutely delightful and she was very helpful every step of the way. The best part was when she initiated contact to discuss expectations and what you wanted to see and experience. Other guides do this last minute but with her she did it way advance. During the tour she explained things well and overall she made the whole experience so wonderful that I plan to stay longer in Kanazawa next time. Value for money 100% Value for experience 100% She's definitely my favourite guide.Written 1 November 2024
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Nov 2024 • Solo
Akari was an excellent host. She was in touch after making the booking and worked with me to tailor the experience to what I was looking for, in this case local sushi and the seasonal delicacy Crab. She managed to get a booking at a sort out place with little notice. Would highly recommend.
Written 21 November 2024
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Thank you for your feedback! We're delighted to hear that Akari provided such a tailored and memorable experience. Her dedication to securing a special sushi and crab dining spot highlights her commitment to creating unforgettable moments. We'll be sure to share your kind words with her!
Written 25 November 2024
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