World Heritage Shirakawa-go and Experience Tours from Kanazawa
5.05,503 reviews9h 30m
from €106
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World Heritage Shirakawa-go Perfect Guided Tour from Kanazawa
4.9934 reviews5h
from €71
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Kanazawa Highlights: Garden, Castle, Samurai & Geisha+Taxi
5.0422 reviews3h
from €50
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[One-day bus tour departing from Kanazawa Station] Shirakawa-go and Gokayama - Two World Heritage Villages Enjoyable Bus Tour
4.8330 reviews7h 45m
from €84
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Kanazawa Private Tour with a Local – Highlights & Hidden Gems
4.9233 reviews2h
from €58
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Top sights in Kanazawa
- 1Kenroku-en Garden
- 2Higashi Chaya Geisha District
- 3Kanazawa Castle
- 4Omicho Market
- 521st Century Museum of Contemporary Art
- 6Gold Leaf Workshops
- Experience Japan's best-preserved Edo-era architecture without the crowds—stroll through Higashi Chaya District's latticed teahouses, enter authentic samurai residences in Nagamachi, and see craftsmen creating 99.99% pure gold leaf in workshops.
- Wander through Kenroku-en Garden, a masterpiece that embodies the six essential attributes of a perfect landscape garden, featuring the iconic Kotojitoro lantern, Japan's oldest fountain, and yukitsuri rope protections for pine trees in winter.
- Indulge in some of Japan's freshest seafood at Omicho Market, a 300-year-old institution where you can eat kaisendon (seafood bowls) with crab, uni, and salmon roe, or try grilled nodoguro (blackthroat seaperch) from nearby waters.
Tickets and passes in Kanazawa
Kanazawa: Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO
5.05 reviews1h
from €28
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Food and drink experiences in Kanazawa
Kanazawa: Sushi & Japanese Cooking at a 56-Year Cooking School
5.0115 reviews2h 30m
from €86
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Taste of Kanazawa (Food tasting in Omicho Market & Higashi Chaya)
4.9109 reviews2h
from €39
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Gokayama and Shirakawago/Photoshoot by professional photographer
5.055 reviews6h
from €204
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Day Tour from Kanazawa OR Toyama: Snow Wall and Mysterious Valley
5.036 reviews10h
from €190
Check availabilityHidden gems in Kanazawa
Places most visitors miss, many of them free.
Oyama Shrine
A unique Shinto shrine featuring a stained glass window in its gate tower, blending Japanese and European architectural elements.
Nishi Chaya District
The smallest and quietest of Kanazawa's three geisha districts, with only two teahouses remaining but authentic atmosphere.
Kazuemachi Chaya District
A geisha district along the Asano River with traditional buildings converted into restaurants and cafes with river views.
Kanazawa Phonograph Museum
A small private museum housing over 500 historical phonographs and music boxes in a preserved merchant house.
Utatsuyama Temple Trail
A hiking path connecting multiple temples on Utatsuyama hill, offering panoramic views of Kanazawa.
Day trips from Kanazawa
Shirakawa-go
75 min by direct bus
A UNESCO World Heritage site famous for its traditional gassho-zukuri farmhouses with steep thatched roofs designed to withstand heavy snow. The village offers a glimpse into traditional Japanese mountain life.
Noto Peninsula
2 hours by car or bus
A scenic coastal region with dramatic sea cliffs, traditional fishing villages, and salt farms. The peninsula offers a slower pace and stunning natural landscapes.
Fukui
60 min by limited express train
Home to one of Japan's most important dinosaur museums and the spectacular Eihei-ji Zen temple, one of Soto Zen Buddhism's two head temples.
Plan your Kanazawa trip
Things to do in Kanazawa: FAQ
What are the best things to do in Kanazawa?+
Top sights include Kenroku-en Garden, Higashi Chaya Geisha District, Kanazawa Castle and Omicho Market. Away from the crowds, try Oyama Shrine and Nishi Chaya District.
What are the most popular tours in Kanazawa?+
The most booked experiences on Viator are World Heritage Shirakawa-go and Experience Tours from Kanazawa (5.0 stars, 5,503 reviews); World Heritage Shirakawa-go Perfect Guided Tour from Kanazawa (4.9 stars, 934 reviews); Kanazawa: Castle & Samurai History Walking Tour (4.9 stars, 550 reviews).
How much do tours in Kanazawa cost?+
The tours and tickets on this page start between €22 and €521 per person, depending on length and what is included.
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