Geisha Districts Night Tour: Edo Period Tales & Dinner

Discover Kanazawa’s Geisha districts by night, savor local cuisine, and immerse in Edo-period tales on this intimate 2.5-hour guided tour.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 1-chōme-1-1 Higashiyama - Begin at our meeting point by the Asanogawa River. Get acquainted with your group for the evening. You’ll then set off on a guided walk through the first Geisha district.
  • Higashi Chaya District - Wander through the side streets of Kanazawa’s renowned Geisha District, lined with Edo-era tea houses. This is the perfect…
What's Included
  • Professional guide
  • All taxes, fees, and handling charges
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Dinner
  • Beverages
  • Local taxes
What's Not Included
  • Transportation to/from attractions
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Explore the Geisha districts after dark, hear the tales of what actually went on in this district during the Edo period. Our professionally guided tour will take you through the 2 most beautiful Geisha districts of Kanazawa and then we’ll sit down with fellow travellers to a full course traditional meal and drinks(included in tour price). The tour…

Location
1-chōme-1-1 Higashiyama
Meet at the main bus stop. We will send you further details on booking.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Magnet48
Feb 21, 2026
Great tour of the geisha area - We did an evening tour of the geisha area of Kanazawa with Ian. It was a lovely relaxed tour - lots of information and conversation. The meal was a very pleasant experience - lots of tips about the food and how to eat it and lots of chat. A most enjoyable tour. Thank you Ian. Top rated!
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Togeth
Feb 13, 2026
Do this tour - Saya was the perfect guide as she is knowledgeable, interested and attentive. She gave us an insight into the history and culture of Kanazawa and then we ate in a local restaurant which we would never have found by ourselves. The restaurant staff were very welcoming as well and the found was delicious. We highly recommend this tour - particularly in the early part of your visit to Kanazawa so that you get a sense of the city.
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Mary_t
Jan 11, 2026
Do the Geisha District Walking Tour! - Great idea to have a tour through the geisha district of Kanazawa. Ian gave us all sorts of details and history we wouldn’t have known if we were just walking around. Fun way to see a part of this wonderful town, even in inclement weather :-). Highly recommended!
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Annarandwick
Jan 4, 2026
Culturally enriching and a superb dinner! - Wonderful experience, thank you Saya! Very informative, and fun. So many insights that would otherwise have been missed or not understood. Our 14 year old daughter also had a great time in the tour. Dinner was delicious and fun. This was the highlight of our visit to Kanazawa!
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P107monickb
Jan 4, 2026
Amazing walking and eating - Fun and insightful tour of the Kanazawa Geisha districts. Just the perfect amount of information followed by a fantastic dinner at an authentic Japanese restaurant. Our guide Saya was fun, knowledgeable and charming. Highly recommend.
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M4882izjamesr
Jan 4, 2026
A really great tour of historic Kanazawa - Saya, our guide through the the old districts of Kanazawa, was wonderful and explained the history and culture of the city’s history on the tour very well! But more than that, she was personable, kind and engaging. The great food at the end was a bonus. I definitely recommend the tour.
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Excursion55080990937
Jan 4, 2026
Great stories and a great meal! - Saya was an AMAZING tour guide! Friendly and knowledgeable, she explained to us the fascinating history of the old Geisha tea house district and then took us a delicious udon meal at a wonderful restaurant at the end of the night. If you like history and good food, then this tour is for you. Highly recommended for a great night in Kanazawa!
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Frankib919zm
Dec 27, 2025
Anytime again. - We really enjoyed the tour and itinerary. The support from the perfectly English speaking guide (Ian Walker) was entertaining and very informative.
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Teresa_p
Dec 17, 2025
Our guide Ian was great.... - Our guide Ian was great. He really knew the area well and made the tour very interesting. The dinner we had was fun and delicious.
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Anita_c
Dec 16, 2025
Wonderful Evening - We had a fantastic evening on the night tour in Kanazawa, capped off with a delicious hot pot dinner. Saya brought the world of Geisha to life with stories and insights. She was warm, engaging, and incredibly knowledgeable, turning the walk into a memorable cultural experience.
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From $83
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).