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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).
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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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.
179 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
GlennAge K,
Apr 20, 2025
- Viator
Amazing tour! I'm definitely recommending this to others! Here, you can experience two world heritage villages! Not many know of Gokayama, so you will most likely be alone in the last village. Thank you so much for the experience. Our tour guides were excellent!
Diane P,
Apr 11, 2025
- Viator
Just a bunch of houses with not much to see. Don’t waste your money! Some odd interpreter with attitude
Elena P,
Apr 11, 2025
- Viator
Excellent tour with very professional staff, we had a great time visiting these Unesco Heritage villages! Thank you again to the whole team!!
Caroline H,
Apr 8, 2025
- Viator
My husband and I are the sort of travelers who would have happily booked a private car tour, but this tour was simply a better option to see these villages—comfortable bus, good English and explanations by the tour guide, and a well organized itinerary. Highly recommend!
Ada H,
Apr 3, 2025
- Viator
Our tour guide was easy to understand as his English was impeccable. However, we could have been told a little more about the area we were visiting as in historical facts etc. Lunch was provided which was typically Japanese. Both my friend and I enjoyed the tour.
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