Kanazawa: World Heritage Shirakawa-go Guided Tour
Duration
5 hours
Free cancellation
up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation
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.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it's canceled because the minimum isn't met, you'll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Last Minute Availability
Audio guide included
Live Tour Guide
Highlights
- Morning adventure to World Heritage Shirakawa-go
- A Professional English-speaking guide attend this tour
- Multilingual audio guidance is available in EN, FR, IT, ES, DE, PT, UK
- Please enjoy Walking & Local food in Shirakawa-go
Included
- English and Japanese-speaking guide
- Audio headset for audio guides in languages other than English
- Air-conditioned bus for transportation
- Free Wi-Fi onboard the bus
Excluded
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Additional food and drinks
- Gratuities (optional)
Meeting Point
Full Description
Join our Nostalgic Shirakawa-go Morning Tour and discover the world-famous UNESCO village with convenient access from Kanazawa Station. This half-day experience is perfect for travelers who want to enjoy Shirakawa-go’s beauty in the morning while keeping their afternoon free.
(If you have more time, consider our full-day tour: “Kanazawa: World Heritage Shirakawa-go & Two Local Experience.”)
Travel comfortably by air-conditioned bus with free Wi-Fi as we head directly to Shirakawa-go via the expressway. Upon arrival, explore the village known for its distinctive Gassho-zukuri farmhouses, a traditional architectural style that earned Shirakawa-go World Heritage status in 1995.
Walk through the village with your guide and experience a place where local residents still maintain traditional ways of life. Along the way, sample regional specialties such as Hida beef, local pudding, and Doburoku (unfiltered sake) soft-serve ice cream.
After exploring Shirakawa-go, the tour continues to Kenrokuen Garden, where the experience concludes around 1:00 PM.
The tour includes live commentary from a friendly guide, plus a multilingual audio guide available in English, French, Italian, Spanish, German, Portuguese, and Ukrainian. The coach is regularly ventilated, treated with antibacterial coating, and designed for a safe and comfortable journey.
Know Before You Go
- The itinerary order is subject to change depending on traffic, weather, or any operational reasons
- If any of the places on the itinerary are closed, you will visit an alternative place
- We also offer a full-day tour where you can explore Shirakawa-go in the morning, and then enjoy a visit to Kenrokuen Garden and experience traditional crafts in Kanazawa in the afternoon
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- Even if you haven't booked the full-day tour in advance, it's possible to upgrade to the full-day option on the day of the tour (subject to availability)
- On October 12 and 16, and on November 1, 3, and 13, this tour ends at the Higashi Chaya District (1-chome, Higashiyama, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture 920-0831).
What to bring:
- Comfortable shoes
Not allowed:
- Pets
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