Overview
Discover the charm of Kanazawa on this half-day private tour, guided by a local expert. This tour includes a sushi-making experience! (About 1hour) You’ll receive one-on-one instruction from a sushi master with 50 years of experience! At the end of the experience, you’ll also receive a certificate of completion to take home! This tour starting from the Kanazawa Station, we’ll head straight to the Sushi-making experience. After finishing it, we’ll explore the iconic spots in Kanazawa like beautiful Kenrokuen Garden, Kanazawa Castle, or Samurai district. (Depends on your preference) Enjoy personalized tour!!! - Private tour lasting approximately 6 - 7 hours. (Including Making Sushi Experience) - Start and finish the tour at Kanazawa Station with an easy-to-recognize guide -After the Sushi experience, we’ll explore some iconic places depends on your preferences. -Admission fees and any café expenses for guide would kindly be covered by the guests.
Why travelers book this
What's Included
- Sightseeing guided by local guide, Yuri
- Wearing the uniform as the Sushi shed during the experience
- You’ll have a Sushi as a lunch during Sushi Making Experience.
- Bottle of water (500ml) for each guests.
- Certificate of competition after the Sushi-making experience
What's Not Included
- During the tour, guests are responsible for their own transportation fees if we need.
- Except for the Sushi Experience, the cost of any cafe experiences is covered by guests.
Meeting & Pickup
Meeting point, pickup options and start time are confirmed on Viator before checkout.
Itinerary
Stop 1
Kenrokuen Garden is one of Japan’s most celebrated landscape gardens. You can enjoy seasonal beauty and atmosphere. If you can go there, you can enjoy (1)Discover iconic sights such as Kasumigaike Pond and the famous Kotoji Lantern. Perfect spots for memorable photos! (2)Experience the changing scenery throughout year. From cherry blossoms in spring, and vibrant autumn foliage to snow-covered trees in winter. ❄️ (3)Stroll through beautifully landscaped grounds featuring ponds, streams, bridges, and historic teahouses.
Stop 2
Kanazawa Castle is a historic landmark and one of Japan’s most impressive castles, offering glimpses into the regions samurai past. If you go there, you can enjoy (1)Explore the vast castle grounds, (and even inside the castle!) including iconic gates like “Ishikawa-Mon” and impressive structures such as “The Higashi Yagura Turret”. (2)Discover the unique stone architecture.
Stop 3
Nagamachi Samurai District is an area where you can feel the lifestyle of samurai. Because Kanazawa was largely untouched by air raids during World War II, the atmosphere from the samurai era has been remarkably preserved. In there, we can enjoy (1) The area features scenic canals, historic samurai residences like the Nomura-ke, (Entrance fee is required.) and peaceful gardens, allowing visitors to experience the daily life of samurai in the Edo period (17-19century.) (2) It is famous for its preserved earthen walls and stone-paved streets, creating a traditional atmosphere just steps away from Kanazawa’s modern city center.
Stop 4
Higashi Chaya District is one of Kanazawa’s most famous traditional tea house quarters, offering a beautifully preserved glimpse into Edo-period Japan. In here, you can enjoy (1) Wander along atmospheric stone-paved streets lined with historic wooden tea houses featuring distinctive latticed windows and vermilion-colored walls, many designated as cultural heritage sites. (2) Experience traditional culture through opportunities such as gold leaf crafts, tea ceremonies, and sampling local sweets and matcha in charming cafes!
Stop 5
50years experience Sushi chef helps you to make own Sushi one-on-one! (1)You’ll wear a professional uniform and go into kitchen where you can’t go inside usually! (2)Make 4 pieces of Nigiri sushi and 1 stick sushi roll (Futomaki) with guide from a professional. (3)After that, enjoy your handmade sushi while watching the expert preparing the rice and filleting the fish. (4)At the end of the sushi experience tour, you’ll receive a certificate of complete! (5)You can take as many as photos and videos during the experience. ※Vegetarian options are available. Please let me know when you are booking.
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels