One-Way Bus Ticket: Takayama to Kanazawa via UNESCO Shirakawa-go
Overview
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6 hours
Mobile ticket
Travel conveniently from Takayama to Kanazawa in our air conditioned buses. Along the way, stop for two hours in UNESCO village Shirakawago, famous for its beautiful natural scenery and gassho houses. Finally, arrive at Kanazawa.
Avoid the hassle of planning and navigating public transportation, as we take care of the logistics, allowing you to focus on enjoying your trip. Store up to two pieces of luggage beneath the bus, and one carry on item in the bus (per person).
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Our service includes necessary stops for bathroom breaks, ensuring a comfortable journey for all passengers(about once every 90 minutes).
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Takayama
Depart from Takayama at 8:20 AM and enjoy the verdent greenery of the Japanese countryside on your way to Shirakawago.
Shirakawago
Our first stop is the UNESCO World Heritage village of Shirakawa-go, renowned for its traditional gassho-zukuri farmhouses. Here, you'll have the opportunity to explore the charming village and gaze out onto the beautiful scenery. You will have 2 hours of free time in Shirakawa-go.
What‘s Included
WiFi on board
Available for oversized luggage
Air-conditioned vehicle
Comfortable bus transportation
Optional: Gratuities
There is no guide on the bus. (This is a transportation service)
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One-Way Bus Ticket: Takayama to Kanazawa via UNESCO Shirakawa-go
Reviews
11 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Stopover at Shirakawa-go...
Ivan C,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Stopover at Shirakawa-go was a memorable experience. The whole bus trip was very pleasant and very punctual.
This is a great tour for...
Ka C,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This is a great tour for those whose who want to transit from takayama to kanawaza. However, I found the exploration time can be expanded a bit more.
Highly recommended
Deepthy K,,Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Clean, fast, comfortable, and easy-to-find bright yellow bus with Limón! Check the address carefully for the bus stop in Takayama; I originally went to the wrong location. Totally worth the trip, and two hours is just long enough to get a good feel for Shirakawa Go — go to the observatory, the kanda house, and the temple/shrine. You will get a nice rest stop on the leg from Shirakawa Go to Kanazawa. So much easier than booking with a Japanese highway bus company, most of which were full.
Easy and Clean
Claire V,,Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Super convenient and clean. Better than the public bus bc we got to stop at shirakawa go and leave our luggage on the bus! Highly recommended.
Very comfortable bus -...
Alison H,,Sep 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very comfortable bus - made the journey to Kanazawa very easy with added bonus of village stop - interesting
Top anytime again
Kerstin N,,Sep 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Good driver,well timed,perfekt WiFi! A real good way to visit shirakawago without hurry. Would recommend it.
Easy transfer with lovely stop off
Trevor C,,Sep 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00An easy way to transfer from Takayama and see the beautiful Shirakawa-go. Comfortable bus, but little expensive compared to normal bus.
Easy and a really good experience
MaikenRex E,,Jul 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Easy to find, departure on time and clear message on why when to be back. The bus was nice and clean and we were only 7 passengers from Takayama to Kanazawa, luxury. We were early at Shirakawago - so before most day tourists. Can definitely be recommended.
excellent option to Kanazawa visiting Shirakawago
juancarlos s,,Jul 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Everything was very good coordinated and you have two and a half hours to visit shirakawago which is an excellent option if you travel from Takayama to Kanazawa.
Efficient and functional
Karina P,,Jun 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We chose to do this as we were headed to Kanazawa next, so we saved a day travelling out to Shirikawa go by doing it on the way.
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