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Shirakawago & Kanazawa: UNESCO Village Tour
4.9
466 Ratings
Kanazawa
Discover Shirakawa-go’s UNESCO charm, savor Hida beef, and indulge in unique local treats on our immersive full-day 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
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The Historic Villages of Shirakawa-go Gassho Style Houses - ・Shirakawa-go (Shirakawa Village) is a traditional Japanese mountain settlement.
・The Gassho style resembles hands clasped in prayer.
・This enchanting village is sure to captivate you as one of Japan’s most scenic locations. - **Ogimachi…
- Kanazawa Station - Our final destination
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The Historic Villages of Shirakawa-go Gassho Style Houses - ・Shirakawa-go (Shirakawa Village) is a traditional Japanese mountain settlement.
・The Gassho style resembles hands clasped in prayer.
・This enchanting village is sure to captivate you as one of Japan’s most scenic locations. -
Ogimachi Castle Observation Deck - The Ogimachi Castle Site Scenic Lookout offers visitors unobstructed views of the village of Ogimachi, the main settlement in Shirakawa-go and part of the “Historic Villages of Shirakawa-go and Gokayama” World Heritage Site.
Visitors can either hike the gentle slope with our guide or take a shuttle bus to the observation deck. - Kenrokuen Garden - Our final destination
What's Included
- Professional English, Japanese Speaking Tour Guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Multilingual Audio Guidance
- Wi-Fi service available on the bus
- 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
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Lunch
Additional Information
Join our full-day Shirakawago & Kanazawa tour starting from Kanazawa station to explore the renowned UNESCO village! In the morning, take in the stunning scenery of Shirakawa-go. As you stroll around, savor a selection of local delicacies such as Hida beef, the renowned local pudding, and ice cream crafted with unfiltered sake known as “Doburoku.”
What…
Join our full-day Shirakawago & Kanazawa tour starting from Kanazawa station to explore the renowned UNESCO village! In the morning, take in the stunning scenery of Shirakawa-go. As you stroll around, savor a selection of local delicacies such as Hida beef, the renowned local pudding, and ice cream crafted with unfiltered sake known as “Doburoku.”
What activities will you enjoy during your visit?
- 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).
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(466 Ratings)
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Ananp4094rh
Feb 10, 2026
Wonderful experience - We loved the tour with Keita, he was very kind and informative. On our way to Shirakawa-go he gave us great insights and information on how to best enjoy the village and history, we arrived at a perfect time to avoid the crowd, 100% recommended!
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Lilylk7908qz
Feb 10, 2026
Shirakawa - Trip was amazing! Keita was a great tour guide and gave lots of information about the area and culture. It was amazing to see Shirakawa before all the other tour buses got there. Had plenty of time to see all the sites and eat the famous beef skewers!
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Venture06598632337
Feb 10, 2026
Amazing tour and great guidance - We went to Shirakawa in the morning and it was very peaceful Keita gave us the most important tips and recommendations to make the most out of it and it was perfect. Definitely worth going with a tour rather than on a Bus on your own.
It also includes many more activities that make it even better
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Daydream23312281445
Feb 9, 2026
Amazing Shirakawago - Had heard a lot about Shirakawago from YouTube influencers and was really excited to visit the place. Our’s was a full day trip to Shirakawago and Kanazawa and it was truly an amazing experience, especially Shirakawago. Words cannot describe how much picturesque Shirakawago was and one can only understand the beauty after seeing it personally. Enjoyed snow fall and super cold weather throughout the day and we are going to remember this trip for a long time. Our Guide Keita was very informative and intelligent and he really entertained us throughout this trip.
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S8340bidebraw
Feb 8, 2026
Shirakawa-go Tour - Our tour guide, Keira, and the assistant tour guide, Yasushi, were wonderful, friendly and engaging. There’s enough time to catch the highlights of the town, especially for a first time visit. The tour starts early but it was nice to get there when there was not as many people. It starts to get crowded as the morning goes on.
Would definitely recommend the tour and our tour guides, Keita and Yasushi.
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Cjm340
Feb 8, 2026
Had an amazing time touring Shirakawago early in the morning before the crowds. - Keita and Yasushi were great tour guides. Highly recommended. The price was reasonable, easy to find the meeting spot, and their instructions were very clear.
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Shannonhe935th
Feb 8, 2026
Snow covered shirakawago - What an amazing day experiencing a cultural jewel of Japan! Keita and fasushi were amazing tour guides offering a lot of information regarding Japan and Kanazawa! Highly recommend :)
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792mayag
Feb 8, 2026
Excellent timing and great tour! - Wonderful tour of Shirakawa-go with Yosushi and Keita! We got in early before the crowds and loved every minute of the tour!
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Mirko_e
Jan 27, 2026
Is a very quick journey,... - Is a very quick journey, but loved it, full of great information from the guide, totally recommend it if you have free time in the morning
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Julie_m
Jan 18, 2026
A magical snowy day in a beautiful village. - An early start meant we were there before the crowds. Our tour guide Aito was delightful and provided a good introduction to our half day in this lovely village
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