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Private Tour From Kanazawa Gold Leaf and Sushi Delights

Kanazawa, Japanby Snow Monkey Resorts Tours (Machinovate Japan Ltd.)

  • 8 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Private tour
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English

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Overview

A one-day tour starting from Kanazawa Station (or from your hotel if it is near the station or central area of the city), followed by the gold leaf experience, a visit to Omicho Market, a quick stop at Oyama Shrine and then a make-your-own-sushi roll for lunch. In the afternoon you will have a choice between three different routes: main sights, samurai/ninjas or the arts. When you meet up with the guide in the morning you can let them know what you want to do! See below for more details on each choice.

What's included

  • English speaking guide
  • Gold Leaf Placement Experience
  • Hosomaki Sushi Lunch

    Itinerary

    1. 1

      Stop 1

      1.7 hours

      Walk through Yokoyasue-cho as we head towards the Gold Leaf Experience. Learn about changes that happened to this area over the past century. At the experience itself, enjoy placing the gold on a plate as they have been doing for centuries!

    2. 2

      Omicho Market

      20 min

      Pass through Omicho Market and learn more about the history of Kanazawa and this market's role in it. Grab a bite to eat if you want as well.

    3. 3

      Oyama Shrine

      30 min

      Walk around Oyama Shrine and its unique gate and shrine garden. Cross the bridge and enter the outer edge of the castle and the beautifully kept Japanese garden.

    4. 4

      Stop 4

      1 hour

      Lunch time at COIL, the make-your-own-sushi restaurant. You can choose what you want to put inside so this is great from everyone!

    5. 5

      Kanazawa

      5 hours

      After lunch it’s decision time! You must choose one of the three options. There is not enough time to do all of them so depending on what you have already seen or what you are feeling the day of, choose one of the three options. OPTION 1 – The Main Sights of Kanazawa OPTION 2 – Samurai, Ninjas and retro-modern Kanazawa Option 3 – Traditional Sense, Modern Art After touring this exquisite villa, we will make our make back to Kanazawa Station or your hotel to finish the tour. Don’t hesitate to ask you guide for recommendations on what to do or eat in the city for the rest of your stay.

    Meeting and pickup

    The meetup point is outside of the Shinkansen ticket gates, in front of the information center. If you are heading out from the gates, look forward and to the right and you will see a large ‘?’ inside of a circle. Be sure to look for the guide wearing a SNOW MONKEY RESORTS tour tag

    End point

    The meetup point is outside of the Shinkansen ticket gates, in front of the information center. If you are heading out from the gates, look forward and to the right and you will see a large ‘?’ inside of a circle. Be sure to look for the guide wearing a SNOW MONKEY RESORTS tour tag

    Good to know

    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Cancellation policy

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

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