World Heritage Shirakawa-go and Experience Tours from Kanazawa
Overview
Available languages
9 hours 30 minutes
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Explore the world famous UNESCO village on our full-day Shirakawago & Kanazawa tour from Kanazawa station!
Admire the picturesque landscapes in Shirakawa-go in the morning, then return to Kanazawa to visit must-see attractions like Kenrokuen Garden and Higashi Chaya District.
In Kanazawa, you will make Japanese sweets with a professional craftsman and enjoy the traditional craft of gold leaf experience.
Stroll through the geisha district while savoring luxurious soft serve ice cream adorned with gold leaf.
Enjoy unique experiences on this one-day tour that you wouldn't have on your own.
・1 Day adventure to World Heritage Shirakawago and Kanazawa city
・A Professional English-speaking guide attend this tour
・On top of that, multilingual audio guidance is available in EN, FR, IT, ES, DE, PT, UK
・Please enjoy Walking & Local food in Shirakawa-go
・Let's make Japanese Sweets(Wagashi)with professional Wagashi craftsman
・Learn about Traditional craft Gold leaf experience
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
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Audio guide is available in English, Spanish, French, Italian, Germany, Portuguese, Ukrainian
Itinerary order is subject to change depending on traffic, weather, and operation.
If any of the visiting places is closed, we will try to attend an alternative place.
We do not supply any extra pick up & drop off service.
Please let us know your booking numbers and total number of people before the tour, if you have several bookings or if you have booked separately so that we can arrange same bus for you..
Due to the weather conditions, traffic conditions, or suspension of operation, we may have a possibility not to achieve all the activities. The tour will be attending to alternative place or giving out a gift as a compensation, depending on the situation at that time. There will not be any refunds for these changes.
Late arrivals will not be entertained and joining midway is not feasible for the tour. Please arrive the meeting point on time.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Kanazawa Station
Our meeting point
The Historic Villages of Shirakawa-go Gassho Style Houses
・Shirakawa-go（Shirakawa Village) is a Japanese mountain settlement. ・Gassho style, which looks like hands joined in prayer. ・You can enjoy lunch by yourself at Shirakawa-go village ・This fairytale village is bound to inspire you as one of Japanese most picturesque site. ・You can have lunch by yourself
What‘s Included
A Professional English, Japanese Speaking Tour Guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Admission for Kenrokuen Garden
Japanese sweets making experience or painting of Daruma dolls
Multilingual Audio Guidance
Wi-Fi service available on the bus
Gold leaf experience
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Lunch
Options
From Kanazawa (No Lunch)
★: You may have lunch by yourself
Reviews
4,152 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
It brought Kanazawa to life!
yinnn2026,,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Yasushi was a lively and friendly guide. It was great to learn about the culture and history of Kanazawa as well as Shirakawa-go from him. We actually intended our half day Shirakawa-go tour to the full day tour which included a visit to Kenrokuen, and daruma doll painting and setting of gold leaf onto a postcard because we trusted that Yasushi would teach us a lot along the way. He also took us to a place (unplanned) to watch how gold leaf is made. Amazing! Savour that gold leaf ice cream…lots of work went into making that gold leaf!
amazing!
NorthStar42769237604,,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00we did a tour with Yasushi and it was very informative and interesting. Yasushi was a very energetic and passionate guide. the views at shirakawago were great and we had just enough time to explore on our own.
Great short trip
minhngdo,,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Yasushi-san was a great guide who made the trip very fun and energetic. We came with our toddler, and the bus ride was very comfortable. Our kid learnt a lot from him during the trip. He offered a lot of good tips. Getting to Shirakawa-go in the morning was great as it wasn’t as crowded. We walked around and looked at everything then got back, almost first in line when all the places opened for lunch while the other tour buses just arrived. Only one recommendation is to name the meet-up place using the landmark as it’s easier for us to find it on the map nearby. Example: parking place in front of hotel ABC (hotel name)
Shirakawa-go morning tour with Yasushi!
Z1876TEoliviaw,,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We loved our morning tour in Shirakawa - go. Yasushi is the freshest! :) he gave us excellent recommendations for activities and food. He was very entertaining and gave us a lot of great information on the bus ride.
合掌村冬遊
Sightseer60388691404,,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Good trip, Good view, thank you Yasushi-san, I really enjoyed the trip.
Bravo mantap bos gokil
yosuak2026,,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thank U for the new experience Mr. Yasushi. Great and bravo, I enjoyed the trip so much. And sorry for my late to go back to bus
Best guided tour of Shirakawago with Yasushi
Sean L,,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Yasushi was our guide on the Japan Panorama Tour to . He was very fun and a great guide. I would recommend anyone going on this tour to Shirakawago, go with Yasushi he was a great guy. 10 out of 10. Thanks Yasushi!
A fun and kind experience!
O805LUthomasl,,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Yasushi provided a fun and kind experience throughout the tour. I was excited to learn more things about Japan, and Yasushi exceeded my expectations. My time with Japan Panoramic Tours felt laid back in the best ways, which made me feel very comfortable.
really great experience! i love all about it
francesagnesn,,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00its a really great tour and experience, i love it! definitely go recommend to others.
Had lots of fun and Yasushi is a very cheerful guide.
D5058SKmichaell,,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Yasushi is a very passionate and fun tour guide and made the journey on the bus feel so short! Very happy with the tour it was a good experience.
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