[One-day bus tour departing from Kanazawa Station] Shirakawa-go and Gokayama - Two World Heritage Villages Enjoyable Bus Tour
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7 hours 45 minutes
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This bus tour departs from Kanazawa Station where you can enjoy the world heritage site Shirakawago and the Gasshozukuri settlement of Gokayama in a day.The tour is accompanied by an English speaking staff, so it is safe for foreigners.On the bus, your guide will give you a walking map of each tourist destination.The guide will guide you through the sights and souvenirs beforehand, so you can enjoy walking around efficiently.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.
The tour ends (arrival at Kanazawa Station) at 3:45 p.m.
＜Itinerary＞
07:50 The JR Kanazawa Station assembly Kanazawa Port Exit (West Exit) Group bus drop-off point
08:00 forehand departs JR Kanazawa Station
09:15 - 09:30 Michi no Eki "Shirakawago"
09:40 - 11:45 Shirakawa-go Freedom walk
11:45 - 12:30 Lunch
13:15 - 14:15 Gokayama Aikura Gassho Village Free walk
15:45 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).
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Michi-no-Eki - Shirakawago
You can tour the Gassho Museum attached to the roadside station Shirakawago. Take a look at the Gassho-zukuri structure before heading to Shirakawa-go. They also sell many souvenirs. Please note that we will be closed from December 29th to January 1st, so you will have to stop at a different location. *From April 2024, the drop-in time will be 15 minutes.
The Historic Villages of Shirakawa-go Gassho Style Houses
The World Heritage site of Shirakawa-go is open for free exploration. Stroll at your own pace and enjoy the countryside at your own pace. A delicious lunch full of mountain delicacies is included. *The total duration of the tour is 2 hours and 50 minutes, including lunch.
What‘s Included
Air-conditioned vehicle
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
Medical expenses related to disability/illness
Optional travel accident insurance premium
The price of the trip does not include admission to each facility or meals during free time.
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[One-day bus tour departing from Kanazawa Station] Shirakawa-go and Gokayama - Two World Heritage Villages Enjoyable Bus Tour
Reviews
250 reviews
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Wonderful day trip to Shirakawago dan Gokayama
Emmy B,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour guide is very friendly, funny and very entertaining. He told us the story of every places and very informative too. The driver also very friendly. The bus is very clean too. Everything was wonderful
Great tour guide and tour...
Joel,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Great tour guide and tour itinerary, unfortunately it rained mostly. But the sites were beautiful and the lunch was decent. Hida beef was nice. Sufficient time in each place.
Awesome tour
joannatJ9619RQ,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00White wing is awesome to include the driver. No doubt will go with them again. The two ladies tour guide were so jolly and helpful.
Shirawago
Dilip R,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Guide Mr Kuroda was very knowledgeable and kept us interested the whole way. He pointed out and explained various scenes on the way
The tour was organized...
Annie S,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour was organized brilliantly -- the guide was informative, offered great tips, kept us on schedule and was very kind and friendly. We had a good amount of time to wander through both towns and the lunch was both a delicious meal and memorable experience.
Best experiece when my...
KatMatt Y,,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Best experiece when my husband and I stayed at Kanazawa! Our tour guide was very funny and informative, both in Japanese and in English!
Amazing
186ashrafh,,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sawaki was very professional and friendly guide and companion. I had a great day around Fuji. Will come again at cherry blossom
Excellent. Great tour...
Teresa R,,Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent. Great tour guide. Loved the free walking time. That was the reason we took this tour. Not a fan of tourist tours.
beautiful change of scenery
s bastiengU4758RZ,,Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00very well organized, interesting explanations and comments and very beautiful visits especially gokayama beautiful day
Excellent tour
Avery B,,Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00What a great tour. The guides were informative, helpful and communicated clearly. The amount of time in each village was really good and lunch was delicious - even with accommodations for dietary restrictions. Highly recommended!
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