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By Amazing Tour Japan

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Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$79 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Spend an evening with a local guide at exactly two venues: one authentic local izakaya and one local bar. Food and drinks are optional and paid separately. This is primarily a seated nightlife and cultural experience, not a walking tour.

    Begin at a welcoming izakaya where local residents gather. Your guide will explain izakaya customs, help with the menu, and recommend dishes and drinks according to your preferences and budget.

    Next, visit one local bar selected for its atmosphere and connection to Kanazawa’s nightlife. It may be a sake bar or hidden area bar popular with residents. Your guide will assist with ordering and explain local etiquette.

    Only a short practical walk is required between the two venues; the main experience takes place seated inside. The tour is conducted in English, with AI-powered translation support when needed.

    Food, drinks, seating charges such as otoshi, and the guide’s food and drinks are not included and are paid locally.

Activity location

  • Kanazawa Hyakubangai Shopping Center
    • 1-1 Kinoshinbo-machi
    • 920-0850, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 浅野川大橋交番
    • 浅野川大橋交番 1
    • 920-0831, Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan

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Kanazawa Night Walk & Izakaya Tour with Local Guide

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 6:00 PM
Price details
NZ$33.70 x 2 AdultsNZ$67.40
Paid at activityNZ$89.86
Total
Price is NZ$157.26
Until Tue, 10 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    AI-powered language support (real-time assistance during the tour)
  • Inclusions
    Izakaya recommendations curated by a local Kanazawa guide
  • Inclusions
    Photos and videos taken by the guide during the tour
  • Inclusions
    Insights into Kanazawa’s nightlife, food culture, and local customs
  • Exclusions
    Food and drinks at izakaya (pay at your own expense)
  • Exclusions
    The food and drinks that you and the guide will eat together on-site

Know before you book

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Specialised infant seats are available
    • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
    • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
    • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Kanazawa Hyakubangai Shopping Center

  • 2h
On this tour, your guide will select local izakayas and bars based on your preferences and the group’s atmosphere, allowing you to enjoy Kanazawa’s nightlife in a relaxed and authentic way. You’ll taste local specialities and regional dishes, as well as sake and other drinks loved by locals. Along the way, you may find yourself chatting with local people, sharing laughs, and even singing together, experiencing the warm and lively spirit of Kanazawa after dark. This is not a fixed or scripted tour. The route and venues are chosen flexibly to match the group’s interests, making each night unique. It’s perfect for travellers who want to go beyond typical sightseeing and experience the real local night culture of Kanazawa.

Location

Activity location

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    Kanazawa Hyakubangai Shopping Center
    • 1-1 Kinoshinbo-machi
    • 920-0850, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    浅野川大橋交番
    • 浅野川大橋交番 1
    • 920-0831, Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan

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