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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 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

4.79

268 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Local Bus Tivat to Kotor and back

    Vonmonber,Apr 1, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    3.00

    There are two bus station in Tivat itself, one further out of town that serves long distance buses and one for local buses The local bus you can catch to Kotor for €2 (pay on bus) they leave at five to every hour and are hourly, To return from Kotor they leave at 5 past the hour from bus stops on the side of road nearest the water...please be aware they go via Lepatani the long way around the peninsular, so don't worry when the bus looks like its going the wrong way!

  • Super day trip to get out of the big cities of Japan.

    Rene F,Mar 30, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Kana was super nice and competent. The villages were worth seeing we also learned a lot about the area

  • This visit is a must do.

    TimH2667,Mar 30, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Shirakawago and Gokayama were beautiful. Our Kana was knowledgeable and friendly. The ambiance of the two villages was amazing.

  • Worth it.

    Richard P,Mar 30, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Very nice place, the guide well professional and spoke very good English. Time allotted for the visit just perfect. Delicious meals and sufficient quantity.

  • Mountain villages tour

    Scott H,Mar 30, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Fun trip. The guide was friendly and energetic. The traditional lunch was delicious. The drive was smooth and safe.

  • A bit disappointed.

    Jeremy P,Mar 10, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    3.00

    Not a pretty as it looks in the photos. Lots of boarded up buildings. Did have a very good lunch though. Gokayama was prettier and more what I expected.

  • Great tour

    Terri M,Mar 9, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Fabulous one day tour to two world Heritage villages. Both stops were delightful. The Japanese lunch was delicious and very fun. Our guide spoke perfect English.

  • Day trip to Shirakawago.

    John F,Mar 6, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Fun day trip to see two villages. Loved the free time and helpful info. The lunch was very nice. Enjoyed the tour and convenience of the transport. I would add that the bus pick up is on the back side of the train station in front of the Hyatt Centric. The original directions were vague and caused a little worry.

  • Lovely experience

    rebeccasJ4168QG,Mar 4, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    We really enjoyed our tour. Despite the cold rainy day, our guide brought positivity and humor as we learned about the world heritage sites!

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  • Sites visited were great....

    Darren H,Mar 3, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    4.00

    Sites visited were great. Guides were informative. Directions getting to meeting point very obscure, as ourselves and many others almost missed the bus trying to find it.

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