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Luxury Travel to Kanazawa made for you

Experience the best of Japanese culture with a private tour of Japan designed just for you

Geisha and Samurai in a medieval castle town

A thriving historical centre and the capital city of Ishikawa Prefecture, Kanazawa escaped destruction in World War II leaving it standing as a beautifully preserved example of medieval Japan.

At its heart is a 17th century castle surrounded by ancient neighbourhoods and reconstructed streets. Discover the Nagamachi samurai district and the Chaya geisha entertainment quarter, which exist pretty much exactly as they did hundreds of years ago. Kanazawa is one of the few Japanese towns where the geisha tradition remains alive, making it a popular spot for those wishing to explore this fascinating tradition.

Kanazawa has a horde of other cultural attractions such as the Ishikawa Gate and the Sanjikken Longhouse, but its unchallenged main attraction is Kenroku-en Garden. Kenroku-en is one of Japan’s “three best landscape gardens” and considered by many as the most beautiful of them all, making Kanazawa the drawcard of the Ishikawa region.

  • Japanese Garden at Kenrokuen Garden, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Pref., Japan
  • Ishiura Shrine in Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan
  • Kanazawa castle seen through autumn leaves in Japan
  • The streets of Kanazawa in Japan

From our experts

Experiences picked by our Kanazawa specialists

Taste Kanazawa's cuisine

Enjoy fresh sashimi platters, warm soups and delicious meat dishes in the Korinbo District.

Take in scenic gardens

Explore Kenrokuen garden with a local guide before enjoying tea with a tea master at Gyokusen-en’s teahouse.

Visit the ancient Geisha District

Wander past wooden lattice fronts on old geisha houses before visiting a teahouse to learn more about the geisha history.

A word from one of our experts

Higashi Chaya in Kanazawa is the largest of Japan’s historical geisha districts. I recommend visiting a traditional tea house and learning the art of making matcha tea from a teamaster.

Rachel O Leary Senior Travel Designer

Luxury accommodation in Kanazawa

There are many incredible places to stay in Kanazawa. Here are some of our favourites, handpicked by our travel designers:

Why book with Jacada?

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    Our expert guides and brilliant travel concierges are hand-picked to provide a genuine experience, bringing your destination to life with care and passion.

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Trip inspiration

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When to visit Japan

Japan is a year-round destination. Visit in March and April to catch the cities cloaked in cherry blossom and from October to November to see the maple trees explode in clouds of orange and red.

Cherry blossoms

March–April

Autumn leaves

November–December

See Mount Fuji

November–February

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