Coses per fer a Kanazawa

El tour va ser increïble, la nostra guia Kana va ser super amable i va proporcionar tota la informació per endavant mentre anàvem de camí, així que quan arribes ja saps què prioritzar i tens un mapa per moure't fàcilment. El tour comença d'hora, però aleshores, quan arribes, no hi ha tanta gent, cosa que és agradable. És millor seguir la seva recomanació i anar primer a l'observatori; quan hi vaig anar just després d'arribar estava gairebé buit, però una hora més tard estava super ple i va continuar així la resta del dia. El dinar va ser fantàstic i una bona oportunitat per provar un dinar tradicional. Els dos llocs eren sincerament impressionants i vam tenir molta sort de tenir un dia super assolellat. L'autobús també va ser genial i sincerament va ser agradable no haver de consultar 10 vegades la informació pública de transport per assegurar-me que anava en la direcció correcta :). En general, crec que l'experiència val la pena si sou a la zona!

First, I'd like to thank our tour guide, Ms. Anna, for leading us on the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route tour on May 8th. From the moment we boarded the bus, she provided very detailed explanations and repeated them in both Chinese and English. It seemed like if there were Japanese participants, she might have even explained it in Japanese again. She was able to explain the origins of everything, from the history of Tateyama and its scenic spots to the herbs on the Chizushi bento box, which was truly impressive. Furthermore, during the tour, she would always be the first to arrive at the meeting point, holding her flag high, and would frequently offer helpful tips, such as information on limited-edition local products, seating areas, recommended seating positions on public transport, crowd control, and perfect timing. In short, she is a truly admirable person. Regarding the attractions, I honestly feel we were very lucky. I initially thought it would be a day ruined by heavy rain, as it was pouring heavily on the way to Tateyama Station... My heart sank at that moment. I thought, "How are we going to enjoy anything like this?" However, from Tateyama Station onwards, the rain stopped. Then, at Murodo, at a crucial moment, there was only fog and wind, but the visibility was still very good, making the experience uniquely enjoyable. The fog even created a snow-like, yet not quite snowy, atmosphere. Besides our own group, I saw many other tourists having a great time. Later, at Daikanbo, there was no rain or fog when we were at the observation deck or riding the ropeway. We were able to take in the entire panoramic view, which was truly breathtaking. Any photo taken there could easily be a postcard. At Kurobe Lake and Kurobe Dam, I had heard there would be significant rain, but by the time our group arrived at Kurobe Lake, the rain had stopped, and visibility was incredibly high. The unobstructed view of the dam was another kind of spectacular and magnificent sight. Was our group blessed with some special luck? Thank you to our tour guide and the hardworking driver. Watching him drive precisely and smoothly on the dark, winding roads on the way back showed his extensive experience. Most of the tourists, including myself, slept soundly. Thank you to all the staff for providing us with such a wonderful experience on this one-day tour! I would definitely recommend this to friends who aspire to travel independently but also want an easy way to experience the Kurobe Tateyama Alpine Route.

Un viatge fantàstic amb un guia entusiasta, en 小Xi, i un conductor japonès segur. L'autocar era gran, net i còmode. El paisatge durant el trajecte era preciós. Tot va anar bé. Vam tenir molta sort de tenir un guia que parlava clarament i donava instruccions, informació i recomanacions detallades tant verbalment com per WhatsApp. L'itinerari era excel·lent, amb temps suficient a cada parada. El tour és autoguiat, així que vam gaudir de la flexibilitat de fer el que volíem i moure'ns lliurement segons els molts llocs suggerits per en 小Xi, que ens va enviar la ubicació exacta per Google Maps per WhatsApp. També ens va proporcionar mapes i va donar suggeriments de menjar. Ens vam allotjar a l'Hotel MyStays Kanazawa. Les habitacions són netes i noves, però molt petites. El llit doble també és molt petit per a dues persones. El millor és demanar llits individuals en reservar aquest tour. L'esmorzar a l'hotel era fantàstic, amb una gran varietat de menjar local i continental. En general, vam gaudir molt d'aquest tour. El recomanem molt per sobre d'un tour d'un dia a Shirakawago/Takayama.

Vam tenir una gran experiència en el tour de Shirakawa-go, Kenrokuen i Higashi-Chaya. El ritme va ser una mica apressat, però era exactament el que necessitàvem per veure tots els punts destacats en un sol dia. També vam agrair molt que el tour comencés i acabés exactament a l'hora. Un agraïment enorme al nostre guia Cèsar per un tour molt complet, instruccions clares i consells útils per fer turisme. Va fer una gran feina mantenint tothom a temps. També un reconeixement a Ikeda-san, el nostre conductor d'autobús, per conduir amb seguretat malgrat la forta nevada i per prestar-nos amablement el seu paraigua. L'operador turístic també va respondre molt ràpidament a les nostres preguntes per WhatsApp, cosa que va fer que tot fos més fluid. En general, un tour ben organitzat i una gran opció si voleu cobrir molt en un sol dia.

Had a great time. Our guide Keita took time to give us lots of background info. We did the full day tour that included painting the Daruma and this was a fun activity and a great way to also see parts of Kanazawa. I would definitely recommend this tour.

La Karolina és una guia fantàstica. Té molts coneixements i és molt amable i propera. La recomano molt.

We had a pleasant time in Kanazawa using kimono rental service from Vasara. They have various selection of good quality kimonos and services were smooth and professional. We love the enthusiasm of the staffs.

Beautiful walk, well-maintained areas. My two boys, aged 11 and 13, enjoyed the place and searching for key points on the map. Recommended.

Easy to purchase and use voucher issued on site. If visiting together with Kenrokuen Garden, can consider getting the combo ticket on site at a discounted price of ¥500. Castle was interesting with showcase of its history, construction techniques etc.