Shirakawa-go Day Tour from Kanazawa

9 hoursEnglish, Spanish, French, Italian +12Nagoya

Free cancellation

Your experience

Discover Shirakawa-go’s traditional mountain village and Kanazawa’s cultural landmarks on a full-day guided journey, or focus on Shirakawa-go in a shorter half-day experience. Travel with an English-speaking guide, explore historic streets, and enjoy optional hands-on Japanese craft experiences.

Getting started

Your experience begins at Kanazawa Station, where you meet your English-speaking guide and board a comfortable air-conditioned bus. Settle in with multilingual audio guidance available on board as you head toward Shirakawa-go through scenic countryside landscapes.

What to expect

• Arrive at Shirakawa-go and explore its traditional gassho-zukuri farmhouses surrounded by mountain scenery

• Enjoy free time to walk through the village, take photos, and experience local food and culture

• Continue to Kanazawa on the full-day option and visit Kenrokuen Garden, known for its seasonal landscapes (Full Day tour)

• Stroll through Higashi Chaya District with preserved wooden teahouses and historic atmosphere (Full Day tour)

• Take part in Japanese cultural workshops, including Wagashi making and gold leaf crafting (Full Day tour)

• Travel comfortably between destinations with guided commentary and coordinated transport throughout the journey

Enjoy a half-day guided trip from Kanazawa Station to Shirakawa-go with comfortable round-trip bus transfers.
Explore Shirakawa-go village and admire its traditional gassho-zukuri farmhouses set against scenic mountain landscapes.
Travel with an English-speaking guide and multilingual audio guidance for deeper insights into the region's history and culture.
Upgrade to the full-day tour to visit Kenrokuen Garden and Higashi Chaya District, and take part in Wagashi making and gold leaf crafting experiences.

Included

Half-day or full-day tour (as per option selected)
Visit to Shirakawa-go, a UNESCO World Heritage site English-speaking professional guide
Air-conditioned bus transportation
Multilingual audio guide & Wi-Fi on bus
Guided tour of Kanazawa (as per option selected)
Entry to Kenrokuen Garden (as per option selected)
Japanese Wagashi making experience (as per option selected)
Gold leaf crafting workshop (as per option selected)
Visit to Higashi Chaya District (as per option selected)

Not included

Meals and beverages
Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Choose your option

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Meeting and pickup

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• Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

• Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

• Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

Meeting point1

Meeting
1 Chome-8 Hirooka, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-0031, Japan, 1 Chome-8 Hirooka, Nagoya
1 Chome-8 Hirooka, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-0031, Japan, 1 Chome-8 Hirooka, Nagoya, NAGOYA, Japan
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End point

End

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Good to know

Wear sturdy walking shoes as Shirakawa-go and Kanazawa involve uneven paths and village walking.
Carry weather-appropriate clothing for mountain and seasonal climate changes.
Bring cash for small local purchases, as some village shops may not accept cards.
Smoking is prohibited inside cultural sites and village heritage areas.
Alcohol consumption is not permitted during the guided tour.
Large suitcases or oversized luggage are not allowed on the tour bus.