Things to do in Kanazawa: activities, tours and experiences
249 activities · Japan
Kanazawa, Japan, has 249 activities, tours and experiences to book. Don't miss: Kenroku-en, Kanazawa Castle, 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Mount Utatsu. Also worth exploring nearby: Takayama.
01Things to do
Must-see places
Kenroku-en
Japanese strolling garden
Kanazawa Castle
Japanese castle
21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art
Art gallery
Mount Utatsu
Hill
Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Art
Art museum
Kanazawa Umimirai Library
Public library
02Activities to book
The best experiences in Kanazawa
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Top pickWorld Heritage Shirakawa-go Perfect Guided Tour from Kanazawa
from €71.59★ 4.9
Private tour1 Day Private Charter Tour to Shirakawa-go & Takayama
from €524.47★ 4.7
Top pickKanazawa Private Tour with a Local – Highlights & Hidden Gems
from €58.59★ 4.9
Free cancellationShirakawago & Kanazawa from Kanazawa
from €50.35★ 4.9
Free cancellationOne Way Bus from Kanazawa to Takayama with a stop at Shirakawago
from €63.98★ 4.4
Selling fastKanazawa Night Tour with Local Meal and Drinks
from €93.07★ 4.9
Free cancellationFrom Kanazawa: Shirakawa-go, Gokayama and Wood Carving Village
from €162.87★ 4.9
Top pickKanazawa Highlights: Garden, Castle, Samurai & Geisha+Taxi
from €50.71★ 5.0
Free cancellationKanazawa Night Walk: Geisha Districts & Oyama Shrine
from €37.81★ 4.8
Selling fastPrivate transfer Kanazawa to Takayama Including Shirakawago
from €344.53★ 5.0
Selling fastPrivate Tour of Shirakawago and Gokayama from Kanazawa
from €349.35★ 4.9
03Explore nearby
Nearby cities
Popular activities · Kanazawa
Selling fastPrivate Tour of Shirakawago and Gokayama from Kanazawa
from €349.35★ 4.9
Selling fastShirakawago and Takayama Full-Day Tour from Kanazawa
from €149.85★ 4.7
Private tourKanazawa Machiya: Private Tea Ceremony with a Local Tea Master
from €57.59★ 5.0
Private tourTry Mindful Calligraphy Near Kanazawa's Ninja Temple
from €44.36★ 5.0
Free cancellationOne Way Bus from Kanazawa to Takayama with a stop at Shirakawago
from €63.98★ 4.4
Selling fastPrivate transfer Kanazawa to Takayama Including Shirakawago
from €344.53★ 5.0
Free cancellationSamurai Swordsmanship Lesson at a rented temple
from €78.41★ 5.0
Private tourKanazawa Customized Private Tour by Car with Licensed Guide
from €353.55★ 4.8
Free cancellationOne Way Bus from Kanazawa to Kyoto
from €33.20★ 5.0
Free cancellationKanazawa: Gold Leaf Craft Workshop in Higashi Chaya District
from €28.79★ 5.0
Free cancellationKanazawa Night Walking Tour: Samurai & Geisha Districts
from €37.81★ 4.8
Free cancellationKanazawa Gourmet Experience Omicho Market Tour
from €31.95★ 4.9
Private tourTakayama and Shirakawago/Photoshoot by professional photographer
from €453.04★ 5.0
Private tourPhotoshoot session by professional photographer in Kanazawa
from €115.22★ 5.0
Free cancellationKanazawa: Ninja Temple Ticket Included & Geisha District Tour
from €63.35★ 4.8
Private tourGokayama and Shirakawago/Photoshoot by professional photographer
from €196.41★ 5.0
Private tourKanazawa Private Tour: Highlights of an Old Samurai Town
from €143.85★ 5.0
Private tourKanazawa private half day/Photoshoot by professional photographer
from €129.05★ 5.0
Private tourKanazawa private 1 day/Photoshoot by professional photographer
from €157.13★ 5.0
Private tourPrivate Ring Craft Experience in Kanazawa
from €22.36★ 5.0
Free cancellationDay Tour from Kanazawa OR Toyama: Snow Wall and Mysterious Valley
from €191.95★ 5.0
Free cancellationKanazawa Omicho Market and Higashi Chaya Food Tour
from €63.89★ 4.9
Private tourKanazawa: Private Custom Tour with Local Guide
from €172.83★ 5.0
Private tourPrivate Tour of Shirakawago from Kanazawa (Half Day)
from €227.49★ 5.0
Free cancellationKanazawa Samurai & Geisha Walk with 2 Craft Visits and Lunch
from €76.84★ 4.8
Free cancellationKenrokuen Garden & Kanazawa Castle Walking Tour
from €19.92★ 4.9
Free cancellationFull Day Tour to Kurobe Gorge and Unazuki Onsen from Kanazawa
from €162.63★ 4.8
Free cancellationKanazawa Night Foodie Tour (Private Option Available)
from €126.74★ 5.0
Private tourKanazawa Like a Local: Private & Personalized Experience 2-3 hrs
from €57.06★ 4.8
Free cancellationColors of Kanazawa (Traditional Crafts and Gardens)
from €57.32★ 5.0
Free cancellationKanazawa Sushi-Making Experience
from €69.13★ 5.0
Private tourKanazawa Full Day Private Tour to Top Highlights with Local Guide
from €232.33★ 5.0
Private tourYour Fully Private Kanazawa Tour
from €201.64★ 5.0
Free cancellationKanazawa Highlights, Curated: Gardens, Craft & Geisha District
from €48.69★ 4.8
Private tourKanazawa Full-Day Tour Private & Personalized with a Local Guide
from €195.92★ 4.9
Free cancellationKanazawa Ninja Temple Half Day E-bike tour
from €120.81★ 4.9
Private tourKanazawa Private Walking Tour with a Local
from €50.17★ 4.8
Free cancellationFull Day Tour Eiheiji Buddhist Temple and Fukui City Castle Town
from €123.71★ 4.9
Private tourKanazawa Food Tour: Private & Personalized with a Local Guide
from €173.54★ 4.9
Free cancellationKanazawa: Gold Leaf Experience & Geisha District Mini Walk
from €28.79★ 4.7
BookableGuided Night Tour to Feel the Samurai Culture in Kanazawa
from €49.83★ 4.8
Free cancellationAmaharashi Coast & Shokawa Cruise from Kanazawa
from €176.29★ 4.8
Free cancellationGold Leaf Crafting in Higashi Chaya District, Kanazawa
from €38.02★ 4.6
Free cancellationKanazawa Art : Long Tradition of Potter's Wheel Experience
from €80.66★ 5.0
Private tourNoto peninsula 1 day/Photoshoot with professional photographer
from €184.35★ 5.0
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BookableGeiko Performance and Behind the Scenes Tour
from €82.38★ 5.0
Free cancellation1 Day Tour from Kanazawa Tedori Gorge White Road and Shirakawa Go
from €184.35★ 5.0
Private tourKanazawa: 2-Hour Private Tour of Omicho Market with Tastings
from €90.18★ 4.4
Private tourDiscover Kanazawa with a Local: Private & Custom Tour
from €55.33★ 4.9
Private tourKanazawa et Shirakawago/Séance photo par photographe professionnel
from €228.14★ 5.0
Private tourPrivate Cultural Walking Tour in Kanazawa Heritage Districts
from €433.84★ 5.0
Private tourENGLISH SPEAKING Private Full Day Tour Shirakawago/ Takayama
from €633.72★ 5.0
Private tourKanazawa Customized Car Tour: English Driver, No Guide
from €236.20★ 5.0
Private tourNoto Full Day Driving Tour (Private Car)
from €401.68★ 4.9
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Private tourExcursion privée au départ du port de Kanazawa / Véhicule privé
from €432.08★ 5.0
Private tourVisite privée à pied des quartiers historiques de Kanazawa 4h
from €128.79★ 5.0
Private tourExcursion privée sur mesure à Kanazawa avec un local
from €115★ 5.0
Free cancellationCircuit de 4 jours dans le centre du Japon de Nagano à Kanazawa
from €627.96★ 5.0
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Free cancellation
Free cancellationKanazawa Day Tour: Shomyo Falls & Tateyama Mountain Walks
from €190.12★ 4.9
Free cancellationExpérience Kintsugi – Artisanat, pleine conscience et bien-être
from €149.70★ 4.6
Deal7 heures Kanazawa Visite guidée privée
from €194.82★ 5.0
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Free cancellationKanazawa : Expérience Kimono & Yukata familiale chez WARGO
from €27.41★ 5.0
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Private tourAtelier privé: Kintsugi traditionnel à Kanazawa
from €195.77★ 5.0
Private tourGuide Anglais - Excursion privée d'une demi-journée à Shirakawago
from €402.71★ 5.0
BookableWalking Tour in the Geiko Districts
from €30.43★ 5.0
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Private tourKanazawa : Cérémonie privée de Koicha avec un maître de thé samouraï
from €101.51★ 5.0
Private tourSuzu/Noto private 1 day Photoshoot by professional photographer
from €220.20★ 5.0
Private tourKanazawa Private Customizable Half Day Tour
from €172.62★ 5.0
Private tourSamurai History Walking Tour in Kanazawa
from €151.23★ 5.0
Private tourVisite privée d'une demi-journée à Kanazawa
from €101.54★ 5.0
Private tourKanazawa Excursion d'une journée en vélo électrique
from €165.16★ 5.0
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Free cancellation[Deep-green Season!] Kanazawa SAMURAI & GEISHA: Walking Tour
from €44.40★ 5.0
Private tourMini Tsuba Engraving a Japanese Sword Activity
from €165.98★ 5.0
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Free cancellationKanazawa Must-See Spots Full Day Tour
from €126.15★ 5.0
Free cancellation
Free cancellation“Be a Local” Kanazawa Izakaya Hop Tour
from €66.39★ 3.7
Private tourShirakawago & Takayama Tour Kanazawa DEP: Driver Only, No Guide
from €305.82★ 3.7
Free cancellation
Private tourKanazawa Art: Traditional Pottery Workplace Insights
from €110.65★ 5.0
Private tourKaga city private 1 day Photoshoot by professional photographer
from €164.88★ 5.0
Private tourKanazawa Private Customizable Full Day Tour
from €246.76★ 5.0
Private tourKanazawa Private Family Tour with a Local – Flexible Meet-Up
from €56.32★ 5.0
Private tourKanazawa Cherry Blossom Tour: Private & Personalized with a Guide
from €183.04★ 5.0
Private tourTransfert privé de groupe à Kyoto depuis Kanazawa ou inversement
from €618.37★ 5.0
Private tourKanazawa Kimono Self-Photo Experience Japanese Scenery in 1 Hour
from €16.60★ 5.0
Private tourPersonalized and Exclusive Photo shoot in Kanazawa
from €165.98★ 5.0
Free cancellation
Private tourExplore Kanazawa with Sushi Making Experience
from €221.31★ 5.0
Private tourKanazawa Samurai and Geisha Districts Private Walking Tour
from €154.92★ 5.0
Private tourKanazawa Private Tour with Professional Photographer
from €82.99★ 5.0
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Free cancellationToyama Bay and Takaoka Town Metalworking Tour From Kanazawa
from €149.38★ 5.0
Free cancellationKanazawa Art Traditional Drawing on Kutani-ware Ceramics
from €47.03★ 4.5
Private tourShirakawago and Takayama Licensed Guide and Vehicle from Kanazawa
from €436.53★ 4.0
Free cancellationBuy Kimono: Choose from your favorite kimono and obi!
from €102.14★ 5.0
Private tourExcursion privée d'une journée à Kanazawa en véhicule nolisé
from €1,237.94★ 5.0
Selling fast1-Day Kanazawa, Kenrokuen Garden, Samurai District & Sushi-making
from €276.08★ 5.0
Private tourKanazawa Customized Private Tour Top Attractions in 1 Day
from €115.22★ 5.0
Private tourMaki-e Lacquerware Workshop Kanazawa Cultural Experience
from €144.54★ 5.0
Private tourDesign a Furoshiki Using Japanese Katazome Stencil Technique
from €60.86★ 5.0
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Free cancellationTulipes de Kanazawa Tonami et UNESCO Gokayama
from €148.55★ 5.0
Private tourPrivate Tour From Kanazawa to Takayama and Shirakawa-go
from €750.79★ 5.0
Free cancellationKanazawa Temples Panoramic Landscape Views and Butterflies
from €126.70★ 5.0
Free cancellationHistorical Tour From Kanazawa: Beaches, Temples & Aliens in Hakui
from €141.08★ 5.0
DealKanazawa : Choisissez votre région Food & Bar Hopping Tour
from €96.79★ 4.0
Private tourKanazawa Private Night Food Tour
from €172.83★ 4.0
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Private tourKanazawa Essentials Private Tour 4 hours
from €82.99
Private tourExcursión nocturna a Kanazawa Bar Hopping
from €230.44
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Free cancellationKanazawa City Run
from €60.86
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Free cancellationMorning Meditation Activity
from €27.66
Free cancellation
Private tourPrivate Traditional Tea Ceremony
from €276.64
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Free cancellation
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Private tourkimono rental : JPY 11,000~
from €60.86
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Free cancellationOne Way Bus from Kanazawa to Osaka
from €38.73
Free cancellationSelling fastHalf-day Kanazawa Afternoon Tour
from €109.55
Frequently asked questions about Kanazawa
What is there to do in Kanazawa?
Kanazawa has 249 activities, tours and day trips you can book online. Among the most booked: « [One-day bus tour departing from Kanazawa Station] Shirakawa-go and Gokayama - Two World Heritage Villages Enjoyable Bus Tour », « World Heritage Shirakawa-go Perfect Guided Tour from Kanazawa », « 1 Day Private Charter Tour to Shirakawa-go & Takayama ».
What are the top-rated activities in Kanazawa?
According to traveller reviews: « Kanazawa Machiya: Private Tea Ceremony with a Local Tea Master » (5.0/5, 40 reviews) ; « Private transfer Kanazawa to Takayama Including Shirakawago » (5.0/5, 22 reviews) ; « Kanazawa Highlights: Garden, Castle, Samurai & Geisha+Taxi » (5.0/5, 474 reviews).
What are the must-see places in Kanazawa?
Not to be missed in Kanazawa: Kenroku-en, Kanazawa Castle, 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Mount Utatsu, Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Art, Kanazawa Umimirai Library.
Can you cancel an activity in Kanazawa for free?
Usually, yes: 24 of the 24 most popular activities in Kanazawa offer free cancellation. The exact terms are shown on each activity page before you book.