World Heritage Shirakawa-go and Experience Tours from Kanazawa

Overview

Available languages

German

Portuguese

Ukrainian

Japanese

English

Italian

French

Spanish

9 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

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‘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

What To Expect

Kanazawa Station

Our meeting point

5 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Options

From Kanazawa (No Lunch)

★: You may have lunch by yourself

Reviews

4.97

3,372 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

3273

Best experience with the best tour guide
sabeena2020,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Aiko was an amazing tour guide. She is jolly and has vibrant energy. She is very knowledgeable and makes the tour drive entertaining. She even gave us good recommendations on what places to eat and are a must try. She is definitely the best tour guide, she loves what she does. The food and snack option prices were reasonable and affordable.
Sunny and smiley day in Shirakawa go
49alteab,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Aiko shares with us a lot of enthusiasm and interesting informations regarding Japan’s curiosities and especially on Kanazawa and Shirakawa go, that were part of our tour. She’s so passionate and she’s able to transmit it through her smile and her funny quiz! :) it was nice and really suggested! Altea
Amazing tour to Shiragawa-go
filipposm560,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
愛子さん was amazing. Knowledgable and full of positive, uplifting energy. Very well organised tour that gave us plenty of self guided time that we appreciated. 5 stars!
Shirakawa-go
D2542AInicolem,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Aiko was amazing! So sweet and very knowledgeable! I have never done solo travelling but she kept the atmosphere fun and light making it easy to talk to other people on the tour! Best tour guide!!
Wonderful experience!
F287ZAlaurag,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a wonderful time in Shirakawa-go! Aiko is a great tour guide, very nice and we learnt a lot about this beautiful village thanks to her! I highly recommend 😀
Kanazawa/Shirakawago Autumn 2025
canondd,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Aiko was our tour guide for the day and she truly appreciates her job and loves sharing her enthusiasm for Kanazawa/Shirakawago and wants others to see the culture and enjoy, best tour guide hands down
visit to Shirakawa-go
anamarias485,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
we went from Kanazawa to Shirakawago with Aiko. The tour was Amazing, the landscapes beautiful and Aiko, the best tourguide, told us many interesting stories and tips to enjoy even more the visit. We would love to come back again to see the village in all the seasons.
Great day at Shirakawa-go with Aiko
N5134ITalexandrep,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Aiko is a super great tour guide ! She is a very nice person and also she shared with us very interest inf informations about her the place we visited, and that helped a lot to enjoy even more the day. Thank you
Great morning in Shirakawa-go
Nomad553383,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Aiko was a great guide- love her energy and enthusiasm for Japan. I wasn’t sure if we would enjoy a bus tour, but it was great!
Aiko is a great tour guild!
wannateet,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Highly recommend! Aiko was our guild and she was so bubbly and knowledgeable and so friendly! Would love to do a tour with her here again!