[Day trip bus tour from Kanazawa Station] Weekend only! World Heritage Shirakawago Day Bus Tour

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Mobile ticket
Offered in: Japanese, English
Japanese set meal using traditional food from the Hida region

Meals are not included for infants. Only the bus seat fee will be charged. If you require infant meals, please book as a child.
Transportation expenses, lodging expenses, food and beverage expenses, etc. in case of activities other than the travel itinerary
personal expenses
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The price of the trip does not include admission to each facility or meals during free time.

Overview

This is a weekend-only bus tour to and from Kanazawa Station.This tour will take you to Shirakawago, a World Heritage Site.The tour is accompanied by an English speaking staff, so it is safe for foreigners.Your guide will give you a walking map on the bus.You will also be guided in advance on highlights and souvenirs.Lunch is a Japanese set meal full of local dishes from the Hida region and mountain produce.You don't have to worry about food, so you can take a leisurely stroll. This is a 9:30 bus tour from Kanazawa Station.You can also take the Hokuriku Shinkansen or the Limited Express Thunderbird from Tokyo, Nagano, Osaka and Kyoto for a day trip.The tour is scheduled to end at 15:30.You can enjoy sightseeing and shopping in Kanazawa before returning to Tokyo, Nagano, Osaka and Kyoto. ＜Itinerary＞ 09:20 ScienceDaily JR Kanazawa Station Meet Kanazawa Port Exit (West Exit) Group Bus Stop 09:30 Hibs depart JR Kanazawa Station 10:45 - 11:00 Road Station "Shirakawago"　 11:10 - 11:55 Lunch 11:55 - 14:10 Shirakawa-go Freedom walk 15:30 Group bus stop at the west exit of Kanazawa Port Station *Schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to road conditions, weather, etc. *Michi no Eki Shirakawago is closed from December 29 to January 1.On regular holidays, we will stop at Jottekale Castleside (Toyama Prefecture). *The price of the trip does not include admission to each facility or meals during free time. *Infants do not include meals.Bus seat prices only.If you require infant meals, please book as a child. *Under 2s are free.Bus seats and meals are not included. Notes Please climb the Ogimachi Castle Ruins Observatory yourself.Walking is about 10 to 15 minutes one way.A paid shuttle bus costs 300 yen one way (paid locally).

Meeting points

Kanazawa Station West Plaza - Short-term Car Park
1-chōme-6-802 Hirooka, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-0031, Japan

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JR Kanazawa Station Kanazawa Port Exit (West Exit) Group Bus Stop (About 1 minute walk from Kanazawa Port Exit, to the right of the taxi stand / Follow the signs for "Group Bus Stop") *Not on the rotary side of Kanazawa Station Kanazawa Port Exit (West Exit). *Does not depart from Kanazawa Station Kenrokuen Exit (East Exit).

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Michi-no-Eki - Shirakawago

You can visit the Gassho Museum attached to the Shirakawa-go Roadside Station. Please take a look at the Gassho-style structure before going to Shirakawa-go. There are also many souvenirs for sale. Please note that the museum is closed from December 29th to January 1st, so you will have to stop by another place.

15 minutes
The Historic Villages of Shirakawa-go Gassho Style Houses

This is a free stroll. Feel free to stroll at your own pace and enjoy the countryside at your own pace. A delicious Japanese lunch full of mountain delicacies is included. *The total stay time is 3 hours, including lunch.

3 hours

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Wheelchair accessible

Free Cancellation

February 07100% refund

February 08No refund

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Shariwakago—rural and yet so clean

Published on Nov, 2024

Going back in time to see how the people of Shirakawago live in those days. The traditional Japanese lunch included in the tour was a unique experience.

Well worth the money

Published on Oct, 2024

The trip was a beautiful bus ride through the mountains to a whimsical visit to Shirakawa-go. The guide, Kuroda san was funny and informative. The lunch was excellent.

Great visit to Shirakawa-go

Published on Jul, 2024

Great day trip to Shirakawa-go. The bus stop was easy to find - we checked in with the bus company and they directed us to the bus (2 were running that day). We rode to the village, stopping once to do some shopping at a local shop then continued on. The ticket includes a traditional meal. Ours was at Hakusuien. The meal was pre-set with a variety of small dishes - seated on the floor. Overall, it was satisfying, though a few dishes weren't our "cup of tea". The beef was very good and we wished there was more of it. We ate at our own pace and then were free to explore on our own. After lunch, we went up to the observatory then visited one of the gassho houses recommended by the guide. During the bus ride, the guide provided suggestions to visit and tips to avoid the crowds. He passed around printed maps to everyone. We met back at the location of the bus (outside the restaurant) at the designated time and returned to Kanazawa on time. The guide was very knowledgeable and made the bus ride fun, pointing out cool things along the way. See my separate reviews for the restaurant and village.

Very clear direction for meeting point at Kanazawa Station. Thank you.

Published on Jun, 2024

The tour was very well organised. Clear instructions. And sufficient time to see the whole Shirakawa-go village. It is ideal for someone who has limited time in Kanazawa to do this in half a day. The tour ends around 3:30pm so if you have only one day in Kanazawa this is perfect. The traditional meal included on the tour was delicious and adequate in portions. It was the perfect fuel for the hike up to the observatory point and the rest of the visit. The bus ride to and back was very comfortable in a big coach bus. I’m glad I signed up to it!

Excellent tour to a beautiful village

Published on Jun, 2024

This was a great tour. The guide explains the history of the village on the bus on the way there so when you arrive you are free to wander and discover it yourself after a lovely traditional lunch. We were traveling from Ireland and the company had arranged for an interpreter on the bus for us to understand the guide. We really appreciated this!