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

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Overview

Available languages

Japanese
English

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‘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

1

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
2

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

4.78

216 reviews

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  • Worth seeing

    Frauke L,

    Sep 13, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    The tour was very well organized and the guide very competent. We visited two of the villages. The first village was quite crowded, but when you got off the main path, there were also quiet places. The old houses are really beautiful and the scenery breathtaking. We certainly saw a lot during the bus ride, which takes about 1 hour from Kanazawa. Our tour also included a lunch that was very delicious. Special requests - vegetarian - were taken into consideration. For us, the trip was definitely worth it.

  • Great day out

    Julie C,

    Sep 9, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Excellent day trip, both sites were interesting and there was plenty of time to explore. The lunch was lovely. The day ran like clockwork.

  • Recommended

    Kirsty M,

    Sep 9, 2025

    - Viator

    4.00

    This tour was very well organised and we were always kept informed of the itinerary, arrivals and departure times. There was a driver, a tour leader and an English interpreter who’d were all super friendly and helpful. We were given recommendations of what to see at both stops and estimated times for long each would take. Lunch was a traditional meal with multiple courses all served together. What would have improved the tour even more would be more/any historic and cultural information about the region and the people to get an understanding of the area and what we were seeing.

  • Go for it.

    Oksana N,

    Sep 3, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Tour was booked at the last minute. Absolutely wonderful and worth every cent. Exactly what we wanted - plenty of time to browse around and choose what you like to see not what a guide wants you to see.

  • 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!

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