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World Heritage Shirakawa-go Perfect Guided Tour from Kanazawa

Kanazawa, Japanby Japan Panoramic Tours

  • 5 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Up to 42 travelers
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: Japanese, English

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Overview

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. You can enjoy a variety of local foods as you walk around, including Hida beef, the famous local pudding, and ice cream made with unfiltered sake called "Doburoku". How do you spend your time here?

What's included

  • A Professional English, Japanese Speaking Tour Guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Multilingual Audio Guidance
  • Wi-Fi service available on the bus
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Kanazawa Station

    5 min

    Our starting point

  2. 2

    The Historic Villages of Shirakawa-go Gassho Style Houses

    2 hours

    ・Shirakawa-go(Shirakawa Village) is a Japanese mountain settlement. ・Gassho style, which looks like hands joined in prayer. ・This fairytale village is bound to inspire you as one of Japanese most picturesque site.

  3. 3

    Stop 3

    20 min

    The Ogimachi Castle Site Scenic Lookout affords visitors unimpeded views over the village of Ogimachi, the central settlement in Shirakawa-go and part of the “Historic Villages of Shirakawa-go and Gokayama” World Heritage Site. You can choose to hike the gentle slope on your own or make your own way to the observation deck by shuttle bus.

  4. 4

    Kenrokuen Garden

    5 min

    Our finish point

Meeting and pickup

【MEETING POINT】 Kanazawa Station West Plaza - Short-term Car Park URL; https://maps.app.goo.gl/uf7DTGVBCAgC8VwJ7 【ADDRESS】1 Chome-802 Hirooka, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Japan 【Meeting time】7:50am 【Departure time】8:00am ★Look out for green and white flag "Japan Panoramic Tours"

End point

This tour finish at Kenrokuen Garden

Good to know

  • 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
  • On October 12 and 16, and on November 1, 3, and 13, this tour ends at the Higashi Chaya District (1-chome, Higashiyama, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture 920-0831).

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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