Kanazawa Departure – Shirakawa-go One-Day Tour

A village where tradition lives and breathes,
A Day in Shirakawagoro

Shirakawa-go, a designated World Heritage Site, is a charming place with a tranquil landscape where time seems frozen. Stroll through the village, lined with traditional gassho-zukuri thatched-roof houses, and experience the charm of old Japan and the warm daily lives of its people.
The changing colors of nature with each season: a silvery world of snowfall in winter, cherry blossom paths in spring, lush green fields in summer, and autumn foliage. No matter what season you visit, you'll be greeted by picturesque scenery. All tours depart from Kanazawa Station, making a day trip a perfect way to fully experience the charm of Shirakawa-go. Embark on a day trip into the ancient landscapes of Japan!

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[Weekend Departure / Shirakawago Day Trip Bus Tour]
This tour departs from Kanazawa Station and explores the World Heritage site of Shirakawa-go in one day. After a brief stop at Shirakawa-go, a roadside station with an observation deck, you can enjoy lunch and a leisurely stroll through the village for about three hours .

schedule
- 09:20 Meet at the group bus boarding and disembarkation 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 Shirakawago Rest Area (approximately 15 minutes / self-guided tour)
- 11:10 Arrive at Shirakawago → Approximately 3 hours of free sightseeing & lunch
- 15:30 Arrive at Kanazawa Station

[Departs Wednesday and Thursday / Shirakawago & Hida Takayama Day Tour]
This is a full-day itinerary that lets you experience both the traditional streets of Shirakawa-gō and Hida Takayama. After lunch and some free time in Shirakawa -gō, experience the charm of old Japan in the streets of Hida Takayama, known as "Little Kyoto."

schedule
- 07:50 JR Kanazawa Station Kanazawa Port Exit (West Exit) Group bus boarding and check-in
- Departure at 8:00
- 09:15 Shirakawago Rest Area (approximately 15 minutes / self-guided tour)
- 09:40 Arrive at Shirakawago → Approximately 2 hours and 35 minutes of free time (including 45 minutes for lunch)
- 13:15 Arrive at Hida Takayama Tourist Information Center → Free stroll for approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes
- Arrive at Kanazawa Station at 17:15

[ Departs Monday, Tuesday, and Friday / Shirakawa-go & Gokayama Traditional Gassho Village Tour]
This one-day tour explores two traditional villages registered as World Heritage sites: Shirakawa-go and Gokayama Ainokura Gassho Village . Enjoy the tranquil mountain village scenery and the charm of traditional thatched-roof houses all at once.

schedule
- 07:50 JR Kanazawa Station Kanazawa Port Exit (West Exit) Group bus boarding and check-in
- Departure at 8:00
- 09:15 Shirakawago Rest Area (approximately 15 minutes / self-guided tour)
- 09:40 Arrive at Shirakawago → Approximately 2 hours and 50 minutes of free time (including 45 minutes for lunch)
- 13:15 Arrive at Gokayama Ainokura Gassho Village → Free stroll for about 1 hour
- 15:45 Arrive at Kanazawa Station

* Each schedule may change depending on local circumstances.