World Heritage Shirakawa-go and Experience Tours from Kanazawa | 9 hours 30 minutes

700 Reviews | Kanazawa
From $133.15 per person Lowest Price Guarantee
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From Kanazawa (No Lunch)
2 Adults x $119.83
$239.66
Approx Total
$239.66
★: You may have lunch by yourself

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: German, Portuguese, Ukrainian, English, Italian, French, Spanish
  • A Professional English Speaking Tour Guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Admission for Kenrokuen Garden
  • Japanese sweets making experience or painting of Daruma dolls
  • Multilingual Audio Guidance
  • Wi-Fi service available on the bus
  • Gold leaf experience
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch

Overview

Explore the world famous UNESCO village on our full-day Shirakawago & Kanazawa tour from Kanazawa station! Admire the picturesque landscapes in Shirakawa-go in the morning, then return to Kanazawa to visit must-see attractions like Kenrokuen Garden and Higashi Chaya District. In Kanazawa, you will make Japanese sweets with a professional craftsman and enjoy the traditional craft of gold leaf experience. Stroll through the geisha district while savoring luxurious soft serve ice cream adorned with gold leaf. Enjoy unique experiences on this one-day tour that you wouldn't have on your own. ・1 Day adventure to World Heritage Shirakawago and Kanazawa city ・A Professional English-speaking guide attend this tour ・On top of that, multilingual audio guidance is available in EN, FR, IT, ES, DE, PT, UK ・Please enjoy Walking & Local food in Shirakawa-go ・Let's make Japanese Sweets(Wagashi)with professional Wagashi craftsman ・Learn about Traditional craft Gold leaf experience

Meeting points

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

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【MEETING POINT】 Kanazawa Station West Plaza - Short-term Car Park URL; https://maps.app.goo.gl/uf7DTGVBCAgC8VwJ7 【ADDRESS】1 Chome-802 Hirooka, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Japan 【Meeting time】7:50am 【Departure time】8:00am ★Look out for green and white flag "Japan Panoramic Tours"

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • Kanazawa Station

    Our meeting point

    5 minutes

  • The Historic Villages of Shirakawa-go Gassho Style Houses

    ・Shirakawa-go（Shirakawa Village) is a Japanese mountain settlement. ・Gassho style, which looks like hands joined in prayer. ・You can enjoy lunch by yourself at Shirakawa-go village ・This fairytale village is bound to inspire you as one of Japanese most picturesque site. ・You can have lunch by yourself

    2 hours

  • Ogimachi Castle Old Site Observatory

    The Ogimachi Castle Site Scenic Lookout affords visitors unimpeded views over the village of Ogimachi, the central settlement in Shirakawa-go and part of the “Historic Villages of Shirakawa-go and Gokayama” World Heritage Site. You can choose to hike the gentle slope with our guide or make your own way to the observation deck by shuttle bus.

    20 minutes

  • Kanazawa Castle (Pass By)

    Walk pass

  • Kenrokuen Garden

    ・One of Japan's three most famous gardens ・You can enjoy the beauty of the four seasons

    1 hour

  • Higashi Chaya District

    ・Discover one of Kanazawa’s largest geisha districts ・Please Try gorgeous gold leaf ice cream!

    30 minutes

  • Kanazawa Bikazari Asano

    ★Gold leaf experience ・You can learn about traditional gold leaf experience

    40 minutes

  • Kanazawa Station

    Our finish point

    5 minutes

  • Kanazawa

    ★Japanese Sweets making or Craft making ・Enjoy making Japanese sweets(Wagashi) with professional Wagashi craftman ※Depending on the craftsman's schedule, this experience may be making traditional crafts (painting of Daruma dolls).

    50 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Audio guide is available in English, Spanish, French, Italian, Germany, Portuguese, Ukrainian
  • Itinerary order is subject to change depending on traffic, weather, and operation.
  • If any of the visiting places is closed, we will try to attend an alternative place.
  • We do not supply any extra pick up & drop off service.
  • Please​ let​ us​ know​ your​ booking​ numbers​ and​ total​ number​ of​ people​ before​ the​ tour​, if​ you​ have​ several​ bookings​ or​ if​ you​ have​ booked​ separately so that we can arrange same bus for you..
  • Due to the weather conditions, traffic conditions, or suspension of operation, we may have a possibility not to achieve all the activities. The tour will be attending to alternative place or giving out a gift as a compensation, depending on the situation at that time. There will not be any refunds for these changes.
  • Late arrivals will not be entertained and joining midway is not feasible for the tour. Please arrive the meeting point on time.

Free Cancellation

April 26100% refund
April 27No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Great full day Kanazawa tour

Published on Dec, 2024

This tour was absolutely excellent, Yasushi provided an entertaining and informative time during the course of the full day tour. Shirokawa-go was amazing with snow all around. The afternoon activities daruma painting was a fun thing to do while here in Kanazawa. The gold leaf a post card was also good fun. I highly recommend it for everyone.

Amazing!

Published on Dec, 2024

I originally signed up for the half-day but extended it to the full day (which I was able to do the morning of the tour), and it was well worth it! A great way to explore both Kanazawa and Shirakawa-go. Yasushi was a great guild!

Shirakaw-a-must-go!

Published on Dec, 2024

Shirakawago tour was so amazing and Yasushi made it even more exceptionally educationally fun. He taught us so many history knowledge and shared so much great energy with us. Aiko, who was the assistant was also very helpful and friendly along the way. Highly recommend!!

Great Guides, Great Trip, Convenient Booking

Published on Dec, 2024

Yasushi and Aiko were really great and accommodating as our guide. We were entertained by lots of interesting facts on the way and of course the destination in Shirakawago was amazing with it's views ana sights. Got a little lost on the way back but Yasushi waited for us which was nice. One of the greater plus point is that we could book this tour just 12 hours prior to the tour.

Amazing Trip

Published on Dec, 2024

The trip to Shirakawa-go was so amazing! Yasushi and Aiko made everything easy and fun. During the bus ride, we learn many interesting facts and stories about Japan. The village was full of incredible sights. And the snow was beautiful. Highly recommended!

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