[One-day bus tour departing from Kanazawa Station] Shirakawa-go and Gokayama - Two World Heritage Villages Enjoyable Bus Tour

Overview

Available languages

Japanese

English

7 hours 45 minutes

Mobile ticket

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‘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.

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.

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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.

2 hours 50 minutes • Admission Not Included

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[One-day bus tour departing from Kanazawa Station] Shirakawa-go and Gokayama - Two World Heritage Villages Enjoyable Bus Tour

Reviews

4.80

235 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

199

Amazing guide,super...
Vasileios P,
Oct 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Amazing guide,super kind,she explained everything to us ,gave us details and historical facts. The driver gave us a smooth journey all the way and he was so kind also.The experience was overall great
Kanazawa country delight
Leonid B,
Oct 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00
My wife and I have been on many tours in many countries. We’ve always chosen tours having highest ratings, so this tour is no exception. However, upon having it finished, we can say with certainty that this tour is among the best tours we’ve ever been on, if not the best one. The group travels in a bus with both a tour guide who speaks Japanese and very little English and a translator who speaks fluent English. Both are very knowledgeable and informative. Everyone gets the map of the village and very detailed instructions on how to spend your time (what to visit, what to buy, where to go, etc.) the amount of which is more than enough for a comfortable sightseeing. Both places offer beautiful scenery, gorgeous views, and Very unique experience, especially Shirakawa-go which is a real gem. The lunch served in between the visits of the two villages was one of the best of all that we had on any of the previous tours. This tour is a must for those visiting Kanazawa and having an extra day. To summarize: very well deserved five stars!
Shirakawa Tour
Clifton I,
Oct 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Historical houses built with straw roofs. Mr Kurada was spoke very good English. He was very knowledgeable.
Amazing tour! You have to go!
Madison C,
Oct 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00
I loved this tour! The itinerary was perfectly planned with plenty of time to explore and take pictures at each destination. We even had a traditional lunch where we got to sit on the floor and try local cuisines. I highly recommend visiting these beautiful places and seeing the gorgeous scenery.
Even if they do not know...
Marilyn K,
Oct 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Even if they do not know about Shirakawa—go and Gokayama, the guide (in our case, Mr Kuroda) gives a thorough history so you enjoy it on matter what your knowledge level is.