Kanazawa Departure: Shirakawa-go Day Tour

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.