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Kanazawa private half day/Photoshoot by professional photographer
A private three-hour half-day with a professional photographer as guide, through Higashi Chaya, Kazuemachi, Kenroku-en and Kanazawa Castle.
US$145 each · US$290 for two · Pickup on request
Most listings let you reserve now and pay later, and cancel free up to 24 hours before. Your ship's berth or time can change; a reservation costs nothing to hold.
Checked · price, reviews and availability from the operator’s Viator listing · Takumi Yamada
The day, stop by stop
- 1 hrHigashi Chaya District
- 15 minOchaya Shima
- 20 minKazuemachi Chayagai
- 1 hrKenrokuen Garden
- 15 minKanazawa Castle
- 5 minKaga
Pickup is offered — get it confirmed for your pier
- Pickup
- On requestPickup in Kanazawa, Komatsu or Kaga at an address you give: enter Kanazawa Port Cruise Terminal and wait for the operator to confirm it.
- It covers the city's two essentials, Kenroku-en and Higashi Chaya, plus quieter Kazuemachi and a castle corner the guide favours.
- A professional photographer guides and photographs you, and you receive 15 edited photos.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off by private car are included; 42 reviews average 5.0.
Couples on a half-day call who want the main sights and photos of themselves in them.
Admission fees, including Kenroku-en, are extra. Pickup is at Kanazawa hotels; the cruise port is not listed, so add the transfer into the city.
What you will see
~4.5h with transfersKenroku-en garden
One of Japan’s three perfect gardens — two-legged lanterns, ancient pines under snow ropes, water borrowed from a river ten kilometers away.
Our guide to it
~4hHigashi Chaya teahouse district
Lattice-fronted geisha houses from the 1820s, now cafes and gold-leaf ateliers.
Our guide to it
~4h with Kenroku-enKanazawa Castle Park
The Maeda lords’ restored fortress — lead-tiled roofs that, legend says, could be melted into bullets in a siege.
Our guide to itCheck dates and book
Booked through Viator (a Tripadvisor company); there is rarely a tour desk at the pier. We may earn a small commission if you book, at no extra cost to you.
What Princess Cruises charges for a day like this in Kanazawa
Princess Cruises prices from its public Kanazawa excursion page, 25 October 2026, per person. Tour prices here are the operator’s current from price.
Before you book
Is the Kanazawa private half day/Photoshoot by professional photographer worth it from the Kanazawa cruise port?
A private three-hour half-day with a professional photographer as guide, through Higashi Chaya, Kazuemachi, Kenroku-en and Kanazawa Castle. Best for: Couples on a half-day call who want the main sights and photos of themselves in them.
How long a port call do I need for this tour?
About 6 hours. The tour runs 3 hr; add half an hour to get off the ship and keep the hour before all-aboard free. Add the bus or shuttle from the cruise terminal into Kanazawa, about 30 minutes each way.
Can I cancel if my ship skips the port?
The operator's policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What should I know before booking?
Admission fees, including Kenroku-en, are extra. Pickup is at Kanazawa hotels; the cruise port is not listed, so add the transfer into the city.
Does this tour pick up at the cruise pier?
Pickup at the cruise terminal is on request: ask for it when you book and sail only once the operator has confirmed it.
Will I be back on board before all-aboard?
The operator makes no written on-time promise, so the margin is yours to keep. This site only shows the tour as fitting a call of about 6 hours or more, which already includes half an hour to get ashore and the hour before all-aboard. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before means a reservation costs nothing to hold if your ship’s hours change.
Is the price per person or per vehicle?
Per person, from about US$145, on a private basis.
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