Free Guides
These are the two things my guests ask me about most, written out in full and given away for free. No sign-up, no email address, no catch. If they save you one confusing moment at a bus door, they have done their job.
How to Ride the Bus in Kanazawa
Kanazawa’s buses are run by different companies, and each one accepts different payments — even locals find it confusing. This page tells you exactly what works on which bus, what the Loop Bus is, and when a day pass is worth it. Verified July 2026.
First Trip to Kanazawa
Everything my guests ask me before they arrive, gathered into one long read: what to sort out two weeks before you fly, what to pack for the season you are coming in, what is actually worth bringing home, where to wander, which day trips are worth the train, and a handful of words that make people smile. About fifteen minutes.
And if you would like company
I am Yuri — born and raised in Kanazawa, and a licensed nurse. I run small private walking tours in English, planned around your pace and your interests. Guides can tell you where things are; they cannot tell you which lane to turn down on the day, or which shop still makes things by hand.
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Booking directly with me? Mention the passphrase Yuritomato for 5% off per guest.