Kanazawa Departure: Shirakawa-go Day Tour

Step back in time in the villages of Shirakawa-go

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.
The natural colors change with each season. A silvery world in the snowy winter, a cherry blossom path in spring, green fields in summer, and autumn foliage in fall. You'll find picturesque scenery no matter what season you visit. All tours depart from Kanazawa Station, so you can fully enjoy the charm of Shirakawa-go on a day trip. Take a trip back to the old landscapes of Japan for a day!

Course details

[Weekend Departure / Shirakawa-go Day Trip Bus Tour]
This tour takes you from Kanazawa Station to the World Heritage site, Shirakawa-go, in just one day. After a brief stop at the Shirakawa-go Roadside Station with an observation deck, you can enjoy lunch and a leisurely stroll for about 3 hours in Shirakawa-go village.

Itinerary
- 09:20 Meet at the group bus stop at JR Kanazawa Station Kanazawako Exit (West Exit)
※ Please gather 10 minutes before departure.
- 09:30 Depart from Kanazawa Station
- 10:45 Shirakawa-go Roadside Station (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 · Thur 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 atmosphere of Japan in the streets of Hida Takayama, also known as Little Kyoto.

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

[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 register at the group bus stop at JR Kanazawa Station Kanazawako Exit (West Exit)
- 08:00 Departure
- 09:15 Shirakawa-go Roadside Station (approx. 15 minutes / self-guided tour)
- 09:40 Arrive at Shirakawa-go → Approx. 2 hours and 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.