1-day Kanazawa Tour from OSAKA: Samurai Castle Town
Let's travel from Osaka to Kanazawa and back in the 1st Class Car of limited express trains. With our guide, even slightly worrisome train transfers will be smooth and stress-free. Experience the essence of Kanazawa in just one day! Begin your adventure from Ohmi-cho Ichiba, a bustling market filled with colorful stalls offering fresh seafood and local delicacies. Discover the rich history of Kanazawa as you stroll through the majestic Kanazawa Castle Park, where ancient walls and grand gates transport you back in time. Lose yourself in the enchanting beauty of Kenroku-en Garden, one of Japan's most celebrated landscapes, with its meticulously manicured lawns, serene ponds, and charming teahouses. Step into the past at Nagamachi Samurai Residence District, where traditional samurai houses and narrow stone-paved streets evoke a sense of feudal Japan. Finally, experience the elegance of the Higashi Chaya Geisha District, where beautifully preserved wooden teahouses or geisha-party houses bring you to a bygone era. Buy some bento boxes and local delicacies before boarding the train. The dinner venue is a first-class seat on the move.
| Destination | Ohmi-cho Market, Kanazawa Castle Park, Kenroku-en Garden, Nagamachi Samurai Residence District, Higashi Chaya Geisha District |
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| Period | All season |
| Price |
1 person ： 249,600 JPY
2 persons ： 249,600 JPY 3 persons ： 295,100 JPY 4 persons ： 340,700 JPY |
| No. of Participants |
Up to 4 people
(For more than four people, please contact us for further assistance.) |
| Mode of Travel | Public Transportation, including taxies |
| Hotel Location | Hotel in Osaka |
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*All prices shown include tax.
Itinerary
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Your guide will meet you at your hotel in Osaka.
Transfer to JR Osaka Station: By taxi.
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JR Osaka Station
Transfer to Tsuruga: By limited express train (1st Class Car).
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JR Tsuruga Station
Transfer to Kanazawa: By limited express train (1st Class Car).
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JR Kanazawa Station
Transfer to Omi-cho Market: By taxi.
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Lunch at Omi-cho Market
Have lunch at a bustling market with colorful stalls offering fresh seafood and local delicacies. Lunch is Not included in the tour price.
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Kanazawa Castle Park
Discover the rich history of Kanazawa as you stroll through the majestic castle park.
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Kenroku-en Garden
Lose yourself in the enchanting beauty of one of Japan's most celebrated landscapes.
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Nagamachi Samurai Residence District
Visit a must-see district where you can immerse yourself in the essence of feudal Japan. Transfer to the last destination: By taxi.
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Higashi Chaya Geisha District
Experience the elegance of the Geisha district, where beautifully preserved wooden geisha-party houses bring you to a bygone era. Transfer to JR Kanazawa Station: By taxi.
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JR Kanazawa Station
Transfer to Tsuruga: By limited express train (1st Class Car).
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JR Tsuruga Station
Transfer to Osaka: By limited express train (1st Class Car).
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JR Osaka Station
Transfer to your hotel: By taxi.
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Your guide will escort you back to your hotel.
If you wish to conclude the tour at a different location, please consult your guide.
Precautions
The places of visit may be closed on specific dates or days of the week or unexpectedly closed without prior notice. In such cases, your guide will consult with you and make alternative arrangements for the visit. Your guide may change the visit order considering the facility's congestion and weather conditions.
Cancellation Policy
Introduction This page explains the cancellation policy for the Gold-Guide platform (hereinafter referred to as "the Platform"). Customers who request guided tour reservations on the Platform (hereinafter referred to as "Customers") and certified guide interpreters who provide services (hereinafter referred to as "Guides") may cancel or receive refunds, and/or compensation for reservations according to the following conditions. Cancellation Method To cancel a tour, select the desired guided tour from "Reservation History" on "My Page" and click the "Cancel" button in the "Reservation Details". (Please ensure that the cancellation is fully completed.) For cancellations made before the cancellation deadline, the full amount paid will be refunded. However, for cancellations made after the deadline, a cancellation fee as specified below will be deducted from the refund. *Customers do not need to perform any cancellation operations for cancellations due to events not subject to the cancellation fee as stated below. Please contact the assigned Guide for the reserved guided tour. Cancellation Fees Customers may cancel at any time by paying a cancellation fee, which will be deducted from the already received guided tour fee, and the refund will be processed accordingly. The cancellation fee applies to the total amount of the canceled guided tour fee. Counted from the guided tour date (based on Japan time): ・ More than 15 days prior: Free (full refund). ・ 14 to 7 days prior: 50%. ・ 6 to 3 days prior: 80%. ・ 2days to the tour date, on the tour date with notice, and no-show without prior notice: 100%. *If a different cancellation policy is set for a specific guided tour, that policy will apply. Please check the cancellation policy on the respective guided tour page for details. Exemption from Cancellation Fees (No customer cancellation required) 1. Guide's Convenience: If, for special reasons, the Guide cannot provide the service as agreed upon in the contract, the Guide will contact the Customer to cancel the contract. In such cases, no cancellation fee will apply, and the full guided tour fee will be refunded. 2. Force Majeure and Unforeseeable Circumstances: If the Guide determines that the contract cannot be fulfilled due to the following reasons, the cancellation fee will not apply, and the full guided tour fee will be refunded. Customers do not need to take any cancellation action and should contact the Guide for confirmation. The reasons include (but are not limited to): (a) Travel restrictions imposed by the Japanese government, region-specific epidemics, wars, civil unrest, strikes, abnormal weather conditions, earthquakes, natural disasters, or any events that make it unsafe or impossible to conduct the tour safely. (b) Inability to dock a ship, preventing participation in the reserved tour as a local sightseeing tour. (c) Significant flight cancellations or severe delays significantly affecting service provision, with no other means of transportation available to reach the destination. (d) Significant delays affecting service provision in public transportation (e.g., Shinkansen, trains) with no other means of transportation available to reach the destination. (e) Inability to enter the country due to entry restrictions issued by the Japanese government after making the reservation. (f) Death of any expected tour participants ortheir severe illnessor serious condition as proven by a medical diagnosis. ・ Example of situations that are not considered force majeure (and cancellation fees will apply) include: ・ Illness or injury of any expected tour participants, whether Customers or their accompanying participants, ・ Inclement weather that is not considered to significantly affect the provision of the guided tour ・ Changes in plans. ・ Customer's oversleeping Refund Method Refunds will be made to the credit card used during the reservation. The time for the refund to appear in the Customer's card balance may vary depending on each card company's regulations and processing time. For more details, please contact the card company. When the Customer requests a refund based on the cancellation policy, the Guide may request the Customer verification and/or document submission may be required to confirm that the Customer was could not receive the guided tour service as contracted. Customers can confirm with the Guide whether the event is considered unforeseeable and whether they can submit the necessary documents before canceling the reservation. Change to Cancellation Policy We reserve the right to change the cancellation policy at our discretion. Any changes will be promptly posted on the Platform Expenses Not Refunded Upon Cancellation Refunds will not be made for any expenses other than the amount paid through the Platform, including tickets or other items purchased by the Customer in advance. The same applies if the contract is cancelled due to the Guide's convenience. In such cases, expenses other than the amount paid through the Platform will not be refunded. Language This cancellation policy is written in Japanese as the official text. Even if a translation in English is provided for reference, the Japanese text alone shall have legal validity, and the English translation shall have no legal effect.
Guides available for this tour
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Yuki
- Guide Experience：5 years or more
- Lanuages：English
- Area：Kanazawa,Kyoto,Osaka,Nara,Kobe,Himeji,Hiroshima
Master of Way of Incense; Certified in Japanese Dance and Flower Arrangement; Expertise in Classical Theatrical Arts, incl. Kabuki & Noh
- National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter : E123456
- Eiken Test in Practical English Proficiency Grade 1 (CFER C1 equivalent)
- TOEIC 900 or above
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Tom Yoshida
- Guide Experience：Less than 5 years
- Lanuages：English
- Area：Kanazawa,Kyoto,Osaka,Nara,Hiroshima,Shiga
Kyoto Prefecture-certified Tea Sommelier; Bachelor's Degree in Science and Engineering; Enjoys Hiking, Running, Cycling, Skiing and Ramen
- National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter : EN01586
- Certified Itinerary Control Manager
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Emi
- Guide Experience：5 years or more
- Lanuages：English
- Area：Kanazawa,Kyoto,Osaka,Nara,Kobe,Himeji,Hiroshima,Shiga,Okayama,The Seto Inland Sea,Kagawa
Licensed Museum Curator; Fashion, Art, & Golf Expert; Provides Worry-free Tours with 20 years of Secretary Experience at Osaka University.
- National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter : EN00629
- Certified Itinerary Control Manager
Yuki
Guide Experience
5 years or more
Area
Kanazawa,Kyoto,Osaka,Nara,Kobe,Himeji,Hiroshima
Languages
English
Qualifications
Expertise
Sake,ART,Traditional Culture,Shopping
Hello! My name is Lee Yukiko. Please call me Yuki. I was born in Hiroshima Prefecture. I have been living in Hyogo prefecture (next to Osaka) more than thirty years. I am cheerful and friendly, and I really love meeting people. I had many guests like celebrities, politicians, CEOs, artists and so on. I am capable of guiding whoever you are. You would definately have a wonderful time if you picked me as a guide. I have a license of Japanese dancing and flower arrangement. I like classical ballet, Kimono, Japanese culture, theater going, like Kabuki. I like meeting new people and want to help you have a wonderful trip in Japan. I’m a Kodo (the way of incense) Master. Kodo is a traditional Japanese culture to appreciate the incense wood of more than 100 years old. It is quite authentic and esthetic culture that Japan can boast. Though, the number of people who enjoy this interesting culture is decreasing in Japan. I’d like to introduce this quite a unique culture as many people as possible. Why don't you try this unique and authentic Japanese culture? [Places to guide] I’m good at arranging a special trip according to your request. Please tell me your interests and favorites. I’ll arrange the best trip only for you. I mainly guide Kyoto, Osaka, Nara, Kobe, Himeji, Kanazawa, Naoshima. I'm looking forward to seeing you!
Tom Yoshida
Guide Experience
Less than 5 years
Area
Kanazawa,Kyoto,Osaka,Nara,Hiroshima,Shiga
Languages
English
Qualifications
Expertise
Shrine/Temple,FOOD,Japanese History,Traditional Culture,Trains
Hi there, I am Tom Yoshida, the guide that a Five-star hotel in Kyoto requests as a priority, National Certified Tour Guide, Certified Domestic Travel Services Manager and Certified “Tea Sommelier” by Kyoto Prefecture. I have experience guiding a variety of patterns, from individual travelers to groups, from day trips to 3 weeks in duration, and from Tokyo to Hiroshima in site. For private guiding in Kyoto, Osaka, and Nara, I have requests from several hotel concierges as well as travel agencies. In addition, I accommodate more than just sightseeing. For example, model shoots for clothing brands and hiking tours. I live in Kyoto for 30 years, so I can guide travelers to every corner of the city. I also lived in Osaka for 20 years. I became a businessman and stayed in the U.S. for five years and in Germany for a half year. Because, I traveled backpacking through Europe when I was a student. It was a sightseeing trip and I was not happy with just looking from the outside. After that, I wanted to get into Western society. Now I would like to push you to enter Japanese culture. For example, in Kyoto, where I live, there are many historical Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines. I would like to make Buddhism and Shintoism easier to understand rather than simply show them to you. My sports are cycling, hiking, skiing and marathon running. My other hobbies are trains and the visiting of ramen restaurants. After finishing my bachelor's degree in science and engineering, I used to work as a designer and marketer for a manufacturing equipment manufacturer, so I am also very happy to do industrial tours.
Emi
Guide Experience
5 years or more
Area
Kanazawa,Kyoto,Osaka,Nara,Kobe,Himeji,Hiroshima,Shiga,Okayama,The Seto Inland Sea,Kagawa
Languages
English
Qualifications
Expertise
World Heritage,ART,Japanese History,Traditional Culture,Shopping,Art Crafts
Hello, I am Emi Matsuda, a professional interpreter and tour guide with 6 years of experience. I am also working as a secretary in Osaka University with over 20 years of experience, which has honed my ability to offer flexible and elegant attention to clients. I have a license of museum curation, which extends my knowledge and expertise in the arts and culture field. Based in the fashion city of Kobe, I feel privileged to share Japan's rich cultural destinations with travelers from around the globe. Having lived in this beautiful country for years, I have developed a deep passion for the country's rich heritage and customs, making every tour experience I offer more insightful and meaningful. As a professional tour guide and interpreter, flexibility and adaptability are vital aspects of my job. I've learned to anticipate and respond quickly to different issues that may arise during tours, ensuring that my clients enjoy a worry-free experience. I take pride in creating unforgettable experiences for my clients, each tailored to their preferences and interests. In Japan, we have many beautiful destinations, from the traditional temples and palaces to breathtaking gardens and festivals. I'm passionate about showcasing all the hidden gems of my country, and my extensive planning and research reflect this. Moreover, I enjoy creating customized tours, combining culture and leisure outings, giving clients the opportunity to witness Japan's breathtaking sites and experiences. In conclusion, I look forward to welcoming you to Japan and curating an unforgettable tour that showcases the country's history, culture, and beauty. I strive to create unique memories for my clients, and I am confident that you will have a wonderful experience with me as your guide.
