Historical Tour From Kanazawa: Beaches, Temples & Aliens in Hakui
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Is Historical Tour From Kanazawa: Beaches, Temples & Aliens in Hakui worth booking?
Historical Tour From Kanazawa: Beaches, Temples & Aliens in Hakui is a 8-hour experience in Kanazawa, Japan, from $16000 per person. It scores 61 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 5/5 rating across 1 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 61 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (1)
- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- $16000 per person
Beautiful beaches, old temples and shrines and a unique astronautical museum await you in the city of Hakui. Less than an hour north of Kanazawa on the Noto peninsula, this city is truly a slice of rural paradise. The be
What you get
- Entry fee at Myojoji Temple
- English speaking guide
- Free time at Chirihama Beach to enjoy swimming, the beach, etc.
- Transportation to and from Hakui
- Guided Tour at Chirihama Beach, Myojoji Temple and Hakui Cosmo Isle Museum
- Transportation to and from Myojoji Temple
About this experience
Beautiful beaches, old temples and shrines and a unique astronautical museum await you in the city of Hakui. Less than an hour north of Kanazawa on the Noto peninsula, this city is truly a slice of rural paradise. The beaches here are long and make for a great escape during the heat of the summer! Historically, this area was a crossroads whether that was during the Sengoku or Warring States Period over 300 years ago, and that importance is still seen today in the National Heritage Site of Myojoji Temple. The Sea of Japan Coast is quite spectacular and diverse, with beaches interspersed between captivating rock formations. Finally, you can experience a unique space museum that has both information about UFO sightings in the area and real NASA moon landers. This area is an excellent mix of traditional and natural beauty with the quirkiness of modern Japan. It is definitely a city not to miss when visiting Kanazawa!
What's included
Included
- Entry fee at Myojoji Temple
- English speaking guide
- Free time at Chirihama Beach to enjoy swimming, the beach, etc.
- Transportation to and from Hakui
- Guided Tour at Chirihama Beach, Myojoji Temple and Hakui Cosmo Isle Museum
- Transportation to and from Myojoji Temple
Not included
- Lunch
What you'll see and do
Start your tour at Kanazawa Station, where your guide will greet you begin the tour and head straight to Hakui City. Arrive at Hakui Station and head out to the beach. Reach Chrihama Beach and enjoy the sea! Go swimming, see the sand art sculptures, eat or even relax. You have time to eat lunch at your own pace too. Ask you guide for recommendations for food.
90 minutes here
Myojo-ji Temple
After getting a feel for the area you have free time to enjoy the beach in the morning. Next it’s time for lunch. You can eat at the Rest House, eat at any of the vendors in the area or bring your own bento from a convenience store. We will all meet up at 12:30 in front of the Rest House to start the next part of the trip. Once lunch is finished and the group is back together, we will head towards Myojoji Temple. The ride there is quite scenic with excellent views of the Sea of Japan as we make our way to the temple. The Myojoji Temple that you can see now was built in the early 1600s and almost all of the buildings are registered as a National Heritage Sites.
180 minutes here
Cosmo Isle Hakui
After taking a bus back to the station and a short walk, we will arrive at the Hakui Cosmo Isle Museum. This place houses not only interesting stories of local UFO sightings, but real spacecraft on loan from various museums and space centers around the world. The museum has relationships with many other museums, such as the Smithsonian, so they can have such rare and unusual exhibits. It also shows the local history of UFO sightings. This city is famous for the unusually large number of claimed alien sightings over the centuries. This is definitely a museum that is unique, weird and very Japanese, in a modern sense. At around 17:00 start the journey back to Kanazawa Station with the estimated arrival time to be 18:00
240 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Kanazawa
The meetup point is outside of the Shinkansen ticket gates, in front of the information center. If you are heading out from the gates, look forward and to the right and you will see sumo wrestler cutouts lined up. This is where we will be meeting.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
The meetup point is outside of the Shinkansen ticket gates, in front of the information center. If you are heading out from the gates, look forward and to the right and you will see sumo wrestler cutouts lined up. This is where we will be meeting.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Snow Monkey Resorts Tours (Machinovate Japan Ltd.)
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The remaining 30 minutes is for the travel time.
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Good to know
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Price range
- $16000 to $23300
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 61
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Historical Tour From Kanazawa: Beaches, Temples & Aliens in Hakui: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Kanazawa.
How much does Historical Tour From Kanazawa: Beaches, Temples & Aliens in Hakui cost?
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Prices start at $16000 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Kanazawa usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Historical Tour From Kanazawa: Beaches, Temples & Aliens in Hakui take?
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Plan for about 8 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Kanazawa is not rushed.
Is Historical Tour From Kanazawa: Beaches, Temples & Aliens in Hakui worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 61 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 1 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Kanazawa, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Historical Tour From Kanazawa: Beaches, Temples & Aliens in Hakui?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Historical Tour From Kanazawa: Beaches, Temples & Aliens in Hakui suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 8-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Historical Tour From Kanazawa: Beaches, Temples & Aliens in Hakui?
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Around 0 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Kanazawa can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Kanazawa and add a light layer if any part of the 8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Historical Tour From Kanazawa: Beaches, Temples & Aliens in Hakui start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Kanazawa within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Kanazawa?
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On Outty we rank every Kanazawa experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include World Heritage Shirakawa-go and Experience Tours from Kanazawa, World Heritage Shirakawa-go Perfect Guided Tour from Kanazawa, Kanazawa: Castle & Samurai History Walking Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Kanazawa?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Kanazawa?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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