From Kanazawa: Shirakawa-go Day Tour

A day in Shirakawa-go, where tradition comes alive

Shirakawa-go, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a charming place with a serene landscape as if time has stopped. Stroll through the village lined with traditional thatched-roof houses called Gasshozukuri and feel the atmosphere of old Japan and the daily lives of warm people.
The colors of nature change with the seasons: a silver world in the snowy winter, cherry blossom paths in spring, green fields in summer, and autumn foliage. No matter what season you go, you will see a picturesque landscape. All tours depart from Kanazawa Station, so you can fully enjoy the charm of Shirakawa-go on a day trip. Take a trip to the old landscape of Japan for a day!

Course Overview

[Weekend Departure / Shirakawa-go Day Trip Bus Tour]
This tour departs from Kanazawa Station and takes you around the World Heritage Site Shirakawa-go in one day. After a brief stop at the Shirakawa-go rest area with an observatory, you can enjoy lunch and free walk for about 3 hours in Shirakawa-go village.

Itinerary
- 09:20 Meeting at the group bus boarding/alighting area at the Kanazawa Port Exit (West Exit) of JR Kanazawa Station
※ Please gather 10 minutes before departure.
- 09:30 Departure from Kanazawa Station
- 10:45 Shirakawa-go Rest Area (approx. 15 minutes / self-guided tour)
- 11:10 Arrival at Shirakawa-go → Approx. 3 hours of free sightseeing & lunch
- 15:30 Arrival 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, feel the atmosphere of old Japan in the streets of Hida Takayama, called Little Kyoto.

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

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

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

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