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Discover Shirakawa-go, a World Heritage site, with various bus tour options. Choose from 3 different itineraries depending on the day and schedule. Each course offers a convenient way to explore traditional Gassho-style houses, local delicacies, and stunning observatory views in a single day, making it perfect for first-time visitors!

A Day in Shirakawa-go: Where Tradition Lives
Designated a UNESCO World Heritage site, Shirakawa-go is a village with a timeless, tranquil charm. Stroll through the streets lined with traditional thatched-roof houses called Gassho-zukuri, and immerse yourself in the atmosphere of old Japan and the daily lives of its warm residents.
Experience nature's changing colors with every season: a silvery world in snowy winter, cherry blossoms in spring, lush green fields in summer, and vibrant foliage in autumn. No matter when you visit, a picturesque landscape awaits. All tours depart from Kanazawa Station, making it a perfect day trip to fully enjoy the magic of Shirakawa-go. Step back in time to the scenic landscapes of old Japan for a day!
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[Wed/Thu Departures / Shirakawa-go & Hida Takayama Day Tour]
This fulfilling course allows you to experience both traditional villages, Shirakawa-go and Hida Takayama, in a single day. After enjoying lunch and free time in Shirakawa-go, soak in the old Japanese atmosphere of Hida Takayama, often called the 'Little Kyoto'.
Schedule
- 07:50 Meet and check-in at the group bus boarding/alighting area, West Exit of JR Kanazawa Station.
- 08:00 Departure
- 09:15 Roadside Station Shirakawa-go (approx. 15 mins / Self-guided tour)
- 09:40 Arrive at Shirakawa-go → Approx. 2 hours 35 mins free time (including 45 mins for lunch)
- 13:15 Arrive at Hida Takayama Tourist Information Center → Approx. 1 hour 45 mins free stroll
- 17:15 Arrive back at Kanazawa Station
[Shirakawa-go & Gokayama Traditional Gassho-zukuri Village Tour]
Explore two UNESCO World Heritage traditional villages, Shirakawa-go and Gokayama Ainokura Gassho-zukuri Village, in one day. Enjoy the charm of these serene mountain villages and their unique thatched-roof houses all at once.
Schedule
- 07:50 Meet and check-in at the group bus boarding/alighting area, West Exit of JR Kanazawa Station.
- 08:00 Departure
- 09:15 Roadside Station Shirakawa-go (approx. 15 mins / Self-guided tour)
- 09:40 Arrive at Shirakawa-go → Approx. 2 hours 50 mins free time (including 45 mins for lunch)
- 13:15 Arrive at Gokayama Ainokura Gassho-zukuri Village → Approx. 1 hour free stroll
- 15:45 Arrive back at Kanazawa Station
* The schedule is subject to change due to local circumstances.
Meeting Point:
Group Bus Boarding Area, Kanazawa Port Exit (West Exit), JR Kanazawa Station
1 Chome-802 Hirooka, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-0031 Japan
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Meeting Time:
Wednesday & Thursday Departures / Shirakawa-go & Hida Takayama Day Tour
07:50 AM
Shirakawa-go & Gokayama Traditional Gassho Village Tour (Not available on Wednesdays and Thursdays)
07:50 AM
*Please arrive at least 10 minutes prior to the meeting time.
Nijojocho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8301


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