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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

Mobile ticket

Tour dates: Every Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday

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 forehand, JR Kanazawa Station, Kanazawa Port (West Exit) Group Bus Stop

08:00 p.m. - The post-season news - The post-season news - the post-season news - the post-season news - the post-season news - the post-season news - the post-season news - the post-season news - the post-season news - the post-season news - the post-season news - the post-season news - the post-season news - the departure from JR Kanazawa Station.

09:15 - 09:30 Michi no Eki Shirakawa-go

09: 40 - 11 : 45 Shirakawa-go free walking

11 : 45 - 12 : 30 Lunch

13 : 15 - 14 : 15 Gokayama Aikura Gassho Village

15 : 45 : 00 : 00 : 00 : 00 : 00 : 00 : 00 : 00 : 00 : 00 : 00 : 00 : 00 : 00 : 00 : 00 : 00 : 00 : 45 : 00 : 00 : 00 : 00 : 00 : 00 : 00 : 00 : 00 : 00 : 00 : 00 : : 00 : 00 : : 00 : : 00 : : 00 : 00 : : 00 : : 00 : : 00 : : : 00 : : 00 : : 00 : : : 00 : : 00 : : : 00 : : 00 : : 00 : : : : 00 : 00 : : : 00 : : : : 00 : : 00 : : : 00 : : 00 : : : : 00 : : : 00 : : : 00 : : 00 : : : 00 : : : : 00 : : 00 : : : 00 : : 00 : : : : : : 00 : 00 : : : 00 : : : 00 : : : : 00 : : 00 : : : : : 00 : : 00 : : 00 : : : : 00 : : 00 : : : : : : : 00 : : : : : : 00 00 : : : : 00 : : 00 00 : :

*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

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

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

4.78

285 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Perfect day in Gifu and Toyama Prefectures!

    337kristiney,May 10, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    We had an excellent day trip with White Ring Tours. Ms. Kondo and Ms. Kana provided essential history and context, which greatly enhanced our day trip to Shirakawa-go and Gokayama. We also appreciated Mr. Matsushita's expert driving, whose professionalism and care made the journey especially comfortable and enjoyable. The lunch was delicious, everything was so well organized from start to finish, and ample time was given to explore the villages at a relaxed pace.

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  • Beautiful - Even in the Rain

    shawnhG7192KF,May 7, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Absolutely stunning! Even through the drizzle, the beauty of the landscapes and thatch-roofed architecture was amazing. Our guide was great, seamlessly commentating in Japanese and English while on the bus. Funny, too!

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  • Daylong Unesco villages tour

    Holly P,Apr 28, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    We really enjoyed our day trip to the two UNESCO villages. The friendly and professional guide spoke English and gave us a lot of good information and yet walked around the villages independently which we preferred. I wouldn't say the lunch was exceptional, but I'm picky

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  • Great Tour to Shirakawa-go

    mikegD3360ZY,Apr 28, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Great way to see these cultural treasures of Japan! Comfortable bus and informative guide. I would encourage everyone to take this tour!

  • Best way to do the World Cultural Heritage Sites

    robertlI3247PU,Apr 27, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    4.00

    Well prepared guide, ok lunch, narrow seats in the bus. Nevertheless the best way to visit these two heritage sites.

  • Traditional Japanese villiages

    Ginetta M,Apr 27, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Great tour guides Kondo and Fatima working together to keep us informed throughout our tour,nice japanese traditional lunch provided,paper making demonstration was very interesting could make your own if so desired.

  • Perfect day in 2 very special places

    Christine W,Apr 25, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    A great experience. Perfectly timed to allow us to walk up to the Observatory and then to the opposite end of the village in Shirakawa-go. Enjoyed a traditional lunch - very tasty including beef and trout - and finally, a leisurely stroll through Gokayama - so calm and tranquil. Comfortable bus and we both actually appreciated the sights both urban and rural on the route as a bonus. The highlight in some ways was our wonderful guide, Kuroda. Excellent English, wry sense of humour which kept us amused, enough commentary without being overwhelming and allowing us to go off to discover the 2 places in our own way. We cannot thank him enough. Arigato gozaimasu.

  • Wonderful tour

    Vladimir I,Apr 24, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    This was absolutely one of the highlights of our trip. The tour guide was great, funny and knowledgeable.

  • Awesome experience on Kanazawa!!

    clamau57,Apr 21, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    It was an amazing trip with an awesome guide!! He was friendly, knowledgeable and professional!! He made learning history fun!!

  • Awesome day at Gokyama and Shirakawa-go UNESCO sites

    Erin S,Apr 21, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Awesome tour of Gokyama and Shirakawa-go! Loved that information was provided on the bus and we could be on our own schedule to explore these villages. The lunch provided was the best I’ve ever had on a bus tour! Our bus to catch the tour was delayed and we really appreciated that our guides waited 5 minutes for us. Thanks for an awesome day!

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