[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

4.79

207 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

175

Great day out from Kanazawa
Oliver S,
Aug 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Tour guide did a fantastic job giving out information about the local area (in English as well as Japanese). Locations are stunning and we had a good amount of time in each place to thoroughly look around. The food for lunch was nice and presented well. Well worth it!
Great time!
Mickey A,
Jul 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Very good experience! The tour guide was very organized and prepared for the day! I never seen anything like it before and I have done dozens of tours in many countries! Tour guide was very punctual! The stops were very nice! Very scenic drive! Highly recommend !
Awesome day out
PuiYing L,
Jul 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00
I had a great day exploring Shirakawa-go and Gokayama. Both the guide and driver were very professional and made the experience smooth and enjoyable. The scenery was stunning, and the tour was well-organized. Highly recommended!
Highly recommended
lisa j,
Jul 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00
We all loved it .( 6 in total - young adults through to older ones). Accessible and really enjoyable for all ages including children. All of the scenery including the bus ride was amazing. It was a very hot day when we travailed but the tour being in 2 stages broke up the heat and each location had plenty of lovely tea houses and cafes to cool down in. The traditional lunch was also a highlight. And our tour guide Kuroda was awesome . Funny and he struck the right balance of information and breaks for us to soak up the scenery. We cant recommend this tour highly enough.
Satisfaction 200%
Anonymous,
Jul 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00
The plans, the guides, the weather, everything was great. Shirakawago, Gokayama was more than I expected, and I enjoyed it slowly and fully. This time, I want to come back and look forward to the autumn colors. I'd love to share some great memories with my friends.