Shirakawago & Kanazawa: UNESCO Village Tour

Discover Shirakawa-go’s UNESCO charm, savor Hida beef, and indulge in unique local treats on our immersive full-day tour.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Kanazawa Station - Our final destination
  • The Historic Villages of Shirakawa-go Gassho Style Houses - ・Shirakawa-go (Shirakawa Village) is a mountain settlement in Japan.
    ・Gassho style resembles hands joined in prayer.
    ・This enchanting village is sure to inspire as one of Japan’s most picturesque sites.
  • Ogimachi Castle Observation Deck -…
What's Included
  • Professional English, Japanese Speaking Tour Guide
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Multilingual Audio Guidance
  • Wi-Fi service available on the bus
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Explore the renowned UNESCO village on our full-day Shirakawago & Kanazawa tour starting from Kanazawa station! Take in the scenic beauty of Shirakawa-go in the morning. Savor an array of local delicacies as you stroll around, such as Hida beef, the well-known local pudding, and ice cream crafted with unfiltered sake known as “Doburoku”. How will you spend your time here?

Location
金沢駅西広場団体バス乗降場
【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"
Cancellation Policy

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

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Jonperron
Jun 5, 2025
Great tour! - Great tour with Aiko and Yasushi! We really enjoyed seeing Shirakawa-go and the guides were fantastic. Try the Hida beef when you are there!
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Mahir_a
May 29, 2025
Amazing tour !! - Amazing Tour !! Aiko was a perfect host, she was very energetic and informative. The tour was fun and also allowed us to have free time within shirakawago. The village itself was beautiful and we were lucky to have great sunny weather.
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Elena_s
May 26, 2025
We had a great tour with... - We had a great tour with Jay. Would definitely recommend visiting Amonhashidate and Ine with a tour for speed, ease and knowledge. Recommend!
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Helen
May 22, 2025
Beautiful Shirakawa - Yasushi was a very knowledgeable & hospitable guide. The area was an amazing highlight of my trip. Bi may go back to this peaceful place to stay a night. Thank you
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Purpletinsel
May 22, 2025
Fab sunny trip to a quaint location - We had a wonderful visit to Shirakawa-go. The early start meant that we got to see the site when it was quieter before the volume of visitors picked up. The coach journey was comfortable and Aiko did a great job of introducing Shirakawa-go and was interesting on Kanazawa in general. We lucked out with sunny weather and the views from the observation deck were really good. Aiko was on hand to ask questions and explain context as we visited one of the houses. Glad we took enough cash to pay for some beef skewers and traditional sweets. A great morning.
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Anned1102
May 21, 2025
Great trip to... - Great trip to Shirakawa-go. Yasushi was an excellent guide. Provided a map with hints on where to go which was so helpful. Highly recommend.
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940madeleiney
May 21, 2025
A relaxing morning leaving from Kanazawa - A lovely trip …. Very well organized with a fabulous tour guide called Aiko who was very warm and friendly and informative.
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A1901ehmikem
May 18, 2025
A great tour! - This was a great tour. Shirakawa-go is a very interesting and beautiful place to visit. We went on a nice sunny spring day. Aiko was a wonderful tour guide! Thanks!
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377tuanl
May 16, 2025
Wonderful tour - Thanks Aiko for a wonderful trip. 5* We had a great time an learned lot about the history of the Village a d enjoyed the food. Hope to see you on our next trip.
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Fernando
May 9, 2025
Great experience - I had an excellent experience with this company during my trip to Kanazawa. I joined two tours with them: one to the charming historic village of Shirakawa-go, and another around Kanazawa city, including the stunning Kenrokuen Garden and the beautiful Geisha district (Higashi Chaya-gai). The highlight of both tours was our guide, Yasushi, who provided outstanding service from beginning to end. He was attentive, punctual, knowledgeable, and incredibly kind. His detailed explanations, engaging stories, and warm personality made the experience even more memorable. I highly recommend this company to anyone looking to explore the region with comfort, excellent organization, and a personal touch that truly enhances the journey!
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).