Shirakawago and Takayama Full-Day Tour from Kanazawa

4.7(43)8 hours - 10 hoursEnglishBook 4 hours aheadKanazawa, Japan

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$168

Embark on an extraordinary journey through Japan's hidden cultural gems with this expertly guided day tour from Kanazawa. Explore the enchanting UNESCO World Heritage village of Shirakawago, where fairy-tale gassho-zukuri farmhouses with dramatic thatched roofs have weathered centuries of mountain snow.

Discover historic Takayama, the captivating "Little Kyoto of the Alps," where cobblestone Kami-Sannomachi streets house traditional sake breweries, artisanal miso shops, and charming boutiques selling handcrafted folk art and local delicacies. Marvel at spectacular festival floats at Yatai Kaikan from Japan's most celebrated festivals.

Choose either a round-trip return to Kanazawa or a convenient drop-off in Takayama. Your National Government Licensed Guide unveils fascinating cultural secrets throughout this immersive experience.

Included

English-speaking Guide
Air-conditioned and heated tour bus
Other admission fees and transportation costs included in the tour

Not included

Lunch
Shuttle bus fee to Shirakawa-go Observation Deck [Only for those who want to use it]
Fees other than those listed in Includes

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What you'll do

Shirakawago
Ogimachi, Shirakawa-mura, Japan
This is one of the thatch-roofed house villages, also registered as a World Heritage Site. Look around and be fascinated by the culture and history of the village. After visiting a thatch-roofed house, customers are free to stroll around. Meal is not included. Please enjoy the local cuisine on your own during this break. A shuttle bus (additional charges apply) runs to the Shirakawago observation deck. For those who would like to use this service, please pay at the location. Depending on weather conditions, shuttle bus operation may be suspended
2h 30mAdmission included
Takayama Festival Floats Exhibition Hall
178 Sakura-machi, Takayama, Japan
This popular facility displays some of the colorfully decorated festival floats used in the famous Takayama Festival. Enjoy seeing the many intricately made floats
30 minAdmission included
Located in the heart of the castle town, the old streets of this area which orig
inally developed as a merchant town, retain traces from the Edo period (1603-1868), and are a must-see for visitors.
1h 10m
[Only One Way Option] The tour concludes at Takayama Station at approximately 4:20 PM