Kanazawa Departure: Shirakawa-go Day Tour

A Day in Shirakawa-go: Where Tradition Lives On

Shirakawa-go, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a charming place where time seems to stand still. Stroll through the village lined with traditional thatched-roof houses called Gassho-zukuri and experience the atmosphere of old Japan and the daily life of the warm-hearted locals.
Enjoy the changing colors of nature in each season: the silver world of snow in winter, the cherry blossom path in spring, the green fields in summer, and the autumn foliage. No matter the season, you'll find picturesque scenery. All tours depart from Kanazawa Station, making it easy to fully enjoy the charm of Shirakawa-go on a day trip. Escape into the old landscapes of Japan for a day!

Tour Itineraries

[Weekend Departure / Shirakawa-go Day Bus Tour]
This tour departs from Kanazawa Station and takes you to explore the World Heritage site of Shirakawa-go in a single day. After a brief stop at the Shirakawa-go roadside rest area with an observatory, you can enjoy lunch and free time for about 3 hours in Shirakawa-go village.

Itinerary
- 09:20 Meet at the group bus boarding area at the Kanazawa Port Exit (West Exit) of JR Kanazawa Station
※ Please gather 10 minutes before departure.
- 09:30 Depart from Kanazawa Station
- 10:45 Shirakawa-go Roadside Rest Area (approx. 15 minutes / self-guided tour)
- 11:10 Arrive at Shirakawa-go → approx. 3 hours of free sightseeing & lunch
- 15:30 Arrive at Kanazawa Station
 

[Wed & Thu Departure / Shirakawa-go & Hida Takayama Day Tour]
This is a fulfilling course where you can enjoy the traditional streets of Shirakawa-go and Hida Takayama in one day. After enjoying lunch and free time in Shirakawa-go, experience the old-fashioned Japanese atmosphere in the streets of Hida Takayama, known as Little Kyoto.

Itinerary
- 07:50 Meet and check-in at the group bus boarding area at the Kanazawa Port Exit (West Exit) of JR Kanazawa Station
- 08:00 Departure
- 09:15 Shirakawa-go Roadside Rest Area (approx. 15 minutes / self-guided tour)
- 09:40 Arrive at Shirakawa-go → approx. 2 hours 35 minutes of free sightseeing (including 45 minutes for lunch)
- 13:15 Arrive at Hida Takayama Tourist Information Center → approx. 1 hour 45 minutes of free walk
- 17:15 Arrive at Kanazawa Station
 

[Mon, Tue & Fri Departure / Shirakawa-go & Gokayama Traditional Gassho Village Tour]
This course takes you to two traditional villages registered as World Heritage sites, Shirakawa-go and Gokayama Ainokura Gassho Village, in one day. Enjoy the tranquil mountain village scenery and the charm of traditional thatched-roof houses at once.

Itinerary 
- 07:50 Meet and check-in at the group bus boarding area at the Kanazawa Port Exit (West Exit) of JR Kanazawa Station
- 08:00 Departure
- 09:15 Shirakawa-go Roadside Rest Area (approx. 15 minutes / self-guided tour)
- 09:40 Arrive at Shirakawa-go → approx. 2 hours 50 minutes of free sightseeing (including 45 minutes for lunch)
- 13:15 Arrive at Gokayama Ainokura Gassho Village → approx. 1 hour of free walk
- 15:45 Arrive at Kanazawa Station

* Each itinerary is subject to change depending on local circumstances.