Things to do in Kanazawa, compared

We rank 120 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 99 out of 100, the lowest entry price is $1 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 99 · from $14359

Best value

Kanazawa Private Tour with a Local – Highlights & Hidden Gems

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

Outty Ranking 86 · from $13

Best with kids

[One-day bus tour departing from Kanazawa Station] Shirakawa-go and Gokayama - Two World Heritage Villages Enjoyable Bus Tour

Top ranked experience the operator lists as family friendly.

Outty Ranking 89 · from $7898

Best short trip

Ring making experience　 Completed in about 1 hour!

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

Outty Ranking 90 · from $3850

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	99	Peak Performance	$14359	9.5h	5.0/5 (5,135)	Free to 24h before
World Heritage Shirakawa-go Perfect Guided Tour from Kanazawa	94	90+ Club	$8206	5h	4.9/5 (893)	Free to 24h before
Kanazawa: Castle & Samurai History Walking Tour	92	90+ Club	$500	2.5h	4.9/5 (413)	Free to 24h before
Kanazawa Highlights: Garden, Castle, Samurai & Geisha+Taxi	92	90+ Club	$8718	3h	5.0/5 (262)	Free to 24h before
Kanazawa Full Day Tour (Private Guide)	92	90+ Club	$11045	7h	5.0/5 (389)	Free to 24h before
Ring making experience　 Completed in about 1 hour!	90	90+ Club	$3850	1.5h	5.0/5 (199)	Free to 24h before
Kanazawa Half Day Tour (Private Guide)	90	Exceptional	$8089	4h	4.9/5 (428)	Free to 24h before
[One-day bus tour departing from Kanazawa Station] Shirakawa-go and Gokayama - Two World Heritage Villages Enjoyable Bus Tour	89	Exceptional	$7898	7.8h	4.8/5 (315)	Free to 24h before
Kanazawa Private Tour with a Local – Highlights & Hidden Gems	86	Exceptional	$13	2h	4.9/5 (212)	Free to 24h before
Kanazawa Food Tour: Omicho Market & Geisha District	85	Exceptional	$2000	2h	4.9/5 (138)	Free to 24h before
Kanazawa Night Tour with Local Meal and Drinks	85	Exceptional	$13200	2.5h	4.9/5 (195)	Free to 24h before
From Kanazawa: Shirakawa-go, Gokayama and Wood Carving Village	85	Exceptional	$17700	9h	4.9/5 (119)	Free to 24h before
Shirakawago & Kanazawa from Kanazawa	84	Exceptional	$55	8.5h	4.9/5 (97)	Free to 24h before
Kanazawa: Sushi & Japanese Cooking at a 56-Year Cooking School	83	Exceptional	$15000	2.5h	5.0/5 (103)	Free to 24h before
Full-Day Tour from Kanazawa: Samurai, Matcha, Gardens and Geisha	83	Exceptional	$13800	9h	4.9/5 (102)	Free to 24h before
Taste of Kanazawa (Food tasting in Omicho Market & Higashi Chaya)	83	Exceptional	$6700	2h	4.9/5 (96)	Free to 24h before
Explore Kanazawa Half Day Private Tour with Local Nurse	83	Exceptional	$5000	4h	5.0/5 (127)	Free to 24h before
Kanazawa Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide	83	Exceptional	$7400	4h	4.9/5 (116)	Free to 24h before
[One-day bus tour departing from Kanazawa Station] Shirakawa-go/Takayama tour platinum route bus tour	81	Exceptional	$9026	9.3h	4.7/5 (152)	Free to 24h before
Photoshoot session by professional photographer in Kanazawa	81	Exceptional	$8000	2h	5.0/5 (65)	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.