Tour guide in Kanazawa Liam L.

Kanazawa, Japan

English, Japanese

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Since Aug 18, 2026

8.0

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I'm Liam L., your private tour guide in Kanazawa

Guide #82639

Hi, I’m Liam. I’m an Australian tour guide and photographer living in the Kanazawa area with my Japanese wife and our young son. I moved to Japan in 2019 and spent several years living in Hokkaido before relocating to Ishikawa, where my wife is from. Since moving to Kanazawa, I have spent my time exploring the city and the wider Hokuriku region while developing and guiding my own tours. Before working in tourism, I was a chef for around ten years, and I have also worked professionally as a photographer since 2018. Because of this, I’m especially interested in Japanese food, local culture and photography. I’m always happy to help guests take some great photos during a tour as well. My tours are friendly, relaxed and flexible. I like sharing the history and culture of each place without making the experience feel like a lecture. I also enjoy showing guests what everyday life in Japan is really like and introducing them to places they may not discover on their own. I can adjust each tour depending on your interests and pace. Whether you are interested in food, samurai history, traditional neighbourhoods, photography or simply exploring Kanazawa with a local, I’ll do my best to make the experience personal and enjoyable. I look forward to meeting you and showing you around Kanazawa.

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  • Toby C.United States
    2 weeks ago

    Liam was a great guide, and struck a good balance between helping me learn the history of the sites and region we weee visiting with keeping the tour engaging for my young daughter. Liam also took my lovely photos my daughter and I on our tour, which we will treasure. I appreciated Liam going the extra mile to make the tour so enjoyable and memorable.

    Replied from the guide, Liam L.

    September 2026

    Thank you so much, Toby! It was a real pleasure spending the morning with you and Grace. I’m really glad you both enjoyed the tour, and that I could make the history interesting for Grace as well. It was lovely getting to know you both, and I hope the photos are a great reminder of your time together in Kanazawa. Thanks again for the kind words, and I hope you both had...

  • Lucas S.United States
    2 weeks ago

    Liam was great! Super knowledgeable, friendly, and easygoing. Perfect introduction to Kanazawa. The gardens and matcha ceremony were highlights. His food recommendations were spot on (likely his chef background!). He was also very proactive in reaching out to plan the tour and ensure our preferences were addressed. Thanks again!

    Replied from the guide, Liam L.

    September 2026

    Thanks so much, Lucas! It was a pleasure spending the day with you and Julia and introducing you both to Kanazawa. I really enjoyed our conversations and exploring the city together at a relaxed pace. I'm glad the gardens, matcha and food recommendations were highlights! I hope you both enjoyed the rest of your time in Kanazawa and had a fantastic 15th anniversary trip...

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