Discover Kanazawa’s gold leaf art, Omicho Market, and create sushi rolls. Choose your afternoon adventure: main sights, samurai/ninjas, or the arts.
Discover Kanazawa’s gold leaf art, Omicho Market, and create sushi rolls. Choose your afternoon adventure: main sights, samurai/ninjas, or the arts.
- Kanazawa Katani - Stroll through Yokoyasue-cho on the way to the Gold Leaf Experience. Discover the transformations this area has undergone over the last hundred years. At the experience, delight in applying gold to a plate, a tradition that has been practiced for centuries!
- Omicho Market - Wander through Omicho Market and delve into the…
- Kanazawa Katani - Stroll through Yokoyasue-cho on the way to the Gold Leaf Experience. Discover the transformations this area has undergone over the last hundred years. At the experience, delight in applying gold to a plate, a tradition that has been practiced for centuries!
- Omicho Market - Wander through Omicho Market and delve into the history of Kanazawa and the market’s significance. Feel free to enjoy a snack if you wish.
- Oyama Shrine - Explore Oyama Shrine, its distinctive gate, and the shrine garden. Cross the bridge to reach the castle’s outer edge and the meticulously maintained Japanese garden.
- Kanazawa Temakizushi Coil - Enjoy lunch at COIL, a make-your-own-sushi restaurant. Customize your sushi with your preferred ingredients, making it a perfect choice for everyone!
- Kanazawa - After lunch, it’s time to decide! Choose one of the three options, as there isn’t enough time to explore all. Depending on your previous experiences or your mood on the day, select 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 visiting this magnificent villa, return to Kanazawa Station or your hotel to conclude the tour. Feel free to ask your guide for suggestions on activities or dining options in the city for the remainder of your stay.

- English speaking guide
- Gold Leaf Placement Experience
- Hosomaki Sushi Lunch
- English speaking guide
- Gold Leaf Placement Experience
- Hosomaki Sushi Lunch
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,…
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.