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[One-day bus tour departing from Kanazawa Station] Shirakawa-go/Takayama tour platinum route bus tour

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Overview

Available languages

Japanese
English

9 hours 15 minutes

Mobile ticket

This tour is a bus tour departing from Kanazawa Station.Visit Shirakawago, a World Heritage Site very popular with foreigners, and Hida Takayama in Gifu Prefecture.English-speaking staff will accompany you, so you can participate with peace of mind.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 5:15 p.m.

<Itinerary>

07:50 Meet at JR Kanazawa Station Kanazawa Port Exit (West Exit) Group Bus Stop

08:00 forehand departure from JR Kanazawa Station

09:15 - 09:30 Michi no Eki "Shirakawago"

09:40 - 11:30 Shirakawa-go Freedom walk

11:30 - 12:15 Lunch

13:15 - 15:00 Hida Takayama Free walk

17:15 Arrive at Kanazawa Port Exit (West Exit) Group Bus Stop at JR Kanazawa 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

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Wheelchair accessible

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 visit the Gassho Museum attached to the Shirakawa-go Roadside Station. Please take a look at the Gassho-style structure before going to Shirakawa-go. There are also many souvenirs for sale. Please note that the museum is closed from December 29th to January 1st, so you will have to stop by another place.

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. Feel free to stroll around at your own pace and enjoy the countryside scenery at your leisure. A delicious lunch full of mountain delicacies is included. *The duration of your stay includes lunch time.

2 hours 35 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.

Options

[One-day bus tour departing from Kanazawa Station] Shirakawa-go/Takayama tour platinum route bus tour

Reviews

4.75

130 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Good overall

    Carlo C,Mar 25, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    4.00

    Reliable times and nice staff. Great lunch! Could be better with more tips for Shirakawa Go and a guided tours of Takayama given the little time there

  • A Beautiful Journey Through the Japanese Alps

    ANUJ G,Mar 13, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    This one-day tour from Kanazawa to Shirakawa-go and Takayama was one of the most memorable experiences of our trip through Japan. The journey itself is part of the pleasure, travelling through the dramatic landscapes of the Japanese Alps before arriving at the remarkable village of Shirakawa-go. The traditional gassho-zukuri houses, surrounded by mountains, create a scene that feels almost timeless. Takayama offers a different charm. Its beautifully preserved old town, wooden merchant houses, sake breweries and small shops provide a wonderful glimpse into historic Japan. The tour was very well organised, the coach comfortable, and the guide professional and attentive. The schedule allowed enough time to explore each destination while still keeping the day relaxed. For travellers staying in Kanazawa, this tour is an excellent way to experience two of central Japan’s most atmospheric places in a single day.

  • Fantastic winterland

    PooiF L,Jan 30, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Very well organized tour. Would have loved it more if we were given more time to explore Shirakawago.

  • Winter tour

    Marina C,Jan 15, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    We purchased a day trip to Shiragawa go and Takayama in the day departing from Kanazawa station. The guides (Japanese and English) were very nice and helpful. The trip was great. Its towns are beautiful, we saw them in January with snow, magical! The tour also included a Japanese style lunch, fantastic! Highly recommended!

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  • Very disappointed

    lisbet o,Jan 15, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    1.00

    Very disappointed! No clear direction to get to the bus, and we ended up cannot join the tour, even refund request was rejected!

  • 4.8 Stars, just what we hoped for, highly recommend this tour.

    X4521AIbillk,Jan 13, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    This was an extremely pleasant tour, with simple yet enjoyable amenities, comfortable relaxing bus ride, and very friendly knowledgeable tour guides. We felt it was also a very reasonably priced tour, based on our experience. We highly recommended this tour to friends who will be visiting Kanazawa. The scenic and historic Shirakawa go visit, including lunch, was the highlight for us. Takayama was more crowded, but still provided very nice souvenir shopping and excellent tasty snack options. The bus stops on this tour we’re just about the perfect length of time to enjoy and accomplish what we would like. 4.8 stars!

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  • Great visit in freedom and tranquility to Shirakawa and Takayama,

    NICOLO U,Jan 8, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Excellent organization, the Kuroda guide has left freedom in getting around the towns. Recommended for those who want to see both towns independently but with transport included

  • Great day trip from Kanazawa

    Raymond S,Jan 7, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Shirakawago and Takayama combined in a single tour from Kanazawa. 2 hours to spend in each location, with short hour long bus rides between all the locations. The tour guide and company are highly professional, and local. Not a foreigner. Lunch was delicious. Had a great time.

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  • Magical Family Dsy to Shirakawago and Takayama

    roslyns135,Jan 5, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Fantastic bus tour. Our guide, Kani, and bus driver were excellent, very well organised for our comfort and experience. Was excellent commentary and knowledge in both Japanese and English. We were blessed with snow which made Shirakawa-go and Takayama magical. I would highly recommend this tour, a memorable day for all the family.

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  • Unique experience

    amdeb2,Dec 31, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Had a wonderful time and we got a snow storm which made it perfect. The tour guide was pleasant and funny and spoke very good English. Highly recommend.

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