Things to do in Kenroku-en

I had a truly wonderful experience. Since I planned to stay overnight in Shirakawago after the bus tour, I asked in advance whether I could join the tour and disembark there—and the staff responded promptly and positively. On the day of travel, we gathered at Kanazawa Station, which was easy to access and well-organized. Our guide, Aiko, was warm, energetic, and exceptionally hospitable. She spoke fluent English, shared insightful commentary throughout the journey, and was always attentive to the needs of the group. The bus made a stop at Shirakawago, one of Japan’s celebrated UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The atmosphere and scenery were breathtaking—especially for those with an interest in traditional architecture, cultural heritage, and rural landscapes. It was the perfect blend of thoughtful planning and immersive experience.

Yasushi was a great guide with perfect English and was very helpful. I highly recommend him!

We had the most amazing guide for this tour, Yasushi, who made the day so enjoyable and relaxing. He gave us great and valuable information on the bus so we could have as much time to ourselves in Shirakawa-go once we arrived. His local food recommendations were spot on, some of the best food we have had. The gardens were beautiful and the craft sessions were a lot of fun and something a bit different and special to add to our trip. Highly recommend this tour.

We were a small group of four, and our chartered car driver and tour guide, Master Ma, was patient and gentle and helped us a lot. The scenery in Shirakawa-go is beautiful and highly recommended.

Here’s a polished version you could post as a review: --- ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We had a wonderful private walking tour in Kanazawa with our guide, Akari. The experience felt truly personalised and we loved being able to shape the tour around our interests. Akari was knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and such a delight to spend time with; her eagerness to share insights and answer our questions really deepened our understanding of the culture and sights. Having that context made everything so much more meaningful. We highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Kanazawa!

We had a great tour with our guide Jorge who really wanted to make sure that we got to see some of the sights of Kanazawa that the normal tour groups do not go to and places that we would never have discovered on our own. We got to see some of the temples and shrines that are off the beaten path but were also extremely special. Even on the geisha district he showed us places that were not well know.

Had a wonderful day exploring Shirakawa-Go and Kanazawa. We made Wagashi (japanese Sweets) and tried goldleaf postcard making. Our Guide Yasushi was really nice and gave us Information about Japan history, and the places we visited.

Yasushi did an amazing job throughout the day. He conveyed the historical importance of Shirakawa-go in his playful, energetic manner and made it easy to understand. He's fluent in English and gave us enough time (and recommendations!) to explore the village. Highly recommend