Things to do in Kanazawa, compared

We rank 253 experiences in Kanazawa, Japan, and compare the top 20 on ranking, price, length, and traveler rating. The strongest overall is World Heritage Shirakawa-go and Experience Tours from Kanazawa at 95 out of 100, the lowest entry price is $20 per person, and 6 experiences sit in the Outty 90+ Club. Traveler ratings shown here are provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

Which one should you book?

Best overall

World Heritage Shirakawa-go and Experience Tours from Kanazawa

Highest Outty Ranking in the city right now.

Outty Ranking 95 · from $120

Best value

Kanazawa Night Walk and Izakaya Tour with Local Guide

The lowest price we rank above 70, so cheap without being a compromise.

Outty Ranking 76 · from $20

Best with kids

Kanazawa: Castle & Samurai History Walking Tour

Top ranked experience the operator lists as family friendly.

Outty Ranking 91 · from $61

Best short trip

Ring making experience　 Completed in about 1 hour!

The quickest strong option when you only have a spare morning.

Outty Ranking 91 · from $25

Full comparison

Top 20 things to do in Kanazawa compared by Outty Ranking, price, duration, traveler rating, and cancellation terms
Experience	Outty Ranking	Verdict	From	Duration	Traveler rating	Cancellation
World Heritage Shirakawa-go and Experience Tours from Kanazawa	95	Peak Performance	$120	9.5h	5.0/5 (5,549)	Free to 24h before
Kanazawa Highlights: Garden, Castle, Samurai & Geisha+Taxi	95	90+ Club	$57	3h	5.0/5 (431)	Free to 24h before
Kanazawa Full Day Tour (Private Guide)	91	90+ Club	$181	7h	5.0/5 (404)	Free to 24h before
Kanazawa: Castle & Samurai History Walking Tour	91	90+ Club	$61	2.5h	4.9/5 (553)	Free to 24h before
Ring making experience　 Completed in about 1 hour!	91	90+ Club	$25	1.5h	5.0/5 (221)	Free to 24h before
World Heritage Shirakawa-go Perfect Guided Tour from Kanazawa	91	90+ Club	$80	5h	4.9/5 (934)	Free to 24h before
Kanazawa Half Day Tour (Private Guide)	88	Exceptional	$132	4h	4.9/5 (443)	Free to 24h before
[One-day bus tour departing from Kanazawa Station] Shirakawa-go and Gokayama - Two World Heritage Villages Enjoyable Bus Tour	87	Exceptional	$96	7.8h	4.8/5 (330)	Free to 24h before
From Kanazawa: Shirakawa-go, Gokayama and Wood Carving Village	85	Exceptional	$183	9h	4.9/5 (147)	Free to 24h before
Kanazawa Private Tour with a Local – Highlights & Hidden Gems	85	Exceptional	$65	2h	4.9/5 (236)	Free to 24h before
Kanazawa Food Tour: Omicho Market & Geisha District	84	Exceptional	$55	2h	4.9/5 (186)	Free to 24h before
Shirakawago & Kanazawa from Kanazawa	84	Exceptional	$55	8.5h	4.9/5 (112)	Free to 24h before
Full-Day Tour from Kanazawa: Samurai, Matcha, Gardens and Geisha	83	Exceptional	$145	9h	4.9/5 (107)	Free to 24h before
Taste of Kanazawa (Food tasting in Omicho Market & Higashi Chaya)	83	Exceptional	$44	2h	4.9/5 (109)	Free to 24h before
Kanazawa: Sushi & Japanese Cooking at a 56-Year Cooking School	82	Exceptional	$98	2.5h	5.0/5 (116)	Free to 24h before
Kanazawa Night Tour with Local Meal and Drinks	82	Exceptional	$104	2.5h	4.9/5 (213)	Free to 24h before
Kanazawa Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide	82	Exceptional	$121	4h	4.9/5 (123)	Free to 24h before
Kanazawa Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide	81	Exceptional	$121	4h	5.0/5 (68)	Free to 24h before
Explore Kanazawa Half Day Private Tour with Local Nurse	81	Exceptional	$228	4h	5.0/5 (137)	Free to 24h before
Kanazawa Gourmet Experience Omicho Market Tour	80	Exceptional	$36	1.5h	4.9/5 (73)	Free to 24h before

Traveler ratings and review counts are provided by Viator and Tripadvisor. The Outty Ranking is our own evaluation and is calculated independently of them.