4-Day Cultural Tour from Tokyo to Kanazawa & Fukui 4-Day from Tokyo to Kanazawa & Fukui(No tour guide)
ID: GYG1190390-1827785
Category:
Country: Japan
Duration:
4 days
Description
Discover Hokuriku in 4 days: Kanazawa crafts, Yamashiro Onsen, Tojinbo cliffs, Eiheiji Zen meditation. Private vehicle throughout.
4-Day Deep Culture Tour: Kanazawa, Kaga Onsen & Fukui
Summary:
A 4-day private tour from Tokyo exploring Japan's Hokuriku region. Experience Kanazawa's crafts and gardens, unwind in a traditional hot spring inn, and discover Fukui's dramatic coast and Zen serenity. Includes private vehicle, cultural workshops, and premium cuisine.
Itinerary:
Day 1: Tokyo → Kanazawa
Private transfer to Tokyo Station for the bullet train to Kanazawa (approx. 2.5 hrs).
Visit Omicho Market for a fresh seafood lunch.
Afternoon in the Higashi Chaya District: Kimono dressing experience followed by a hands-on gold leaf workshop.
Overnight in Kanazawa.
Day 2: Kanazawa → Yamashiro Onsen
Morning cultural tour: Kenrokuen Garden, Kanazawa Castle Park, and the Nagamachi Samurai District.
Visit the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art.
Transfer to Yamashiro Onsen. Stay at a traditional ryokan, enjoy a multi-course Kaiseki dinner, and relax in the hot springs.
Day 3: Yamashiro Onsen → Fukui
Drive to Fukui to see the spectacular Tojinbo Cliffs.
Seasonal Highlight (Nov-Mar): Indulge in a luxurious Echizen Crab lunch.
Experience a private tea ceremony at Yokokan Garden.
Transfer to Eiheiji Temple for an overnight stay in temple lodging (shukubo). Enjoy vegetarian Shojin Ryori cuisine.
Day 4: Fukui → Tokyo
Optional morning meditation at the temple.
Visit the world-class Fukui Dinosaur Museum.
Private transfer to the station for your bullet train return to Tokyo, with a final transfer to your hotel.
Highlights
- Artisan Workshops: Gold leaf, knotting & tea ceremony.
- Zen & Nature: Temple meditation & sea cliffs.
- Onsen Ryokan: Historic inn with fine dining & baths.
- Private Transport: Dedicated vehicle for seamless, stress-free travel.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
To proceed with your 4-day Kanazawa & Fukui itinerary, please confirm:
Basic Info: Exact travel dates, number of travelers (adults/children/infants), and full names as per passports.
Transport: Luggage count/size for car charter, need for child car seats, preferred pick-up/drop-off points in Tokyo.
Accommodation: Room type (twin/double), smoking preference, and any visible tattoos (for hot spring ryokan access).
Activities: Approximate heights for kimono rental and confirmed interest in the Zen meditation session.
Dining: Any major dietary restrictions (allergies, vegetarian, etc.) for the included kaiseki and Echizen crab lunch.
INCLUDED
- Round-trip Shinkansen (bullet train) reserved seat tickets between Tokyo and your destination station.
- Hotel accommodation within Tokyo's 23 wards and transfers between your hotel and Tokyo Station.
- Full-day (10 hours) chartered vehicle with driver for the Kanazawa and Fukui segment.
- Three nights' accommodation:
- Day 1: Hotel including breakfast.
- Day 2: Hot spring ryokan (Japanese inn) including dinner and breakfast the following morning.
- Day 3: Hotel including dinner and breakfast the following morning.
- Experience fees: Kimono rental, gold leaf craft workshop, tea ceremony, Zen meditation session.
- Admission tickets: Kenrokuen Garden, Nagamachi Samurai District, 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Yoko-kan Garden, Eiheiji Temple, Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum.
- Lunch featuring Echizen crab on the third day (beverages excluded).
NOT INCLUDED
- Personal expenses.
- Vehicle overtime charges.
- Guide fees.
- Any expenses not mentioned in the inclusions.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.