Kanazawa Shirakawa-go and Gokayama Two World Heritage Villages Enjoyable 1-Day Bus Tour with Lunch from Kanazawa Station
by 株式会社ホワイトリング
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The Kanazawa Shirakawa-go and Gokayama Two World Heritage Villages Enjoyable 1-Day Bus Tour departs from the west exit of Kanazawa Station at 8:00 a.m. The tour includes air-conditioned coach transportation and an English-speaking staff member who provides walking maps and guidance on sights and souvenirs. The first stop is Michi-no-Eki Shirakawago, where there is a 15-minute break to visit the Gassho Museum and browse local souvenirs. From there, the bus travels to Shirakawa-go village, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, allowing about two hours and 50 minutes for free walking and exploration, including a Japanese set lunch featuring local dishes from the Hida region and mountain produce. After lunch, the tour continues to Gokayama Ainokura village, another World Heritage Site, where participants have one hour for a free walk through this traditional Gassho-style settlement. The tour returns to Kanazawa Station’s west exit by approximately 3:45 p.m., completing a total duration of about seven hours and 45 minutes. Climbing the Ogimachi Castle Ruins Observatory near Shirakawa-go is optional and requires a 10 to 15-minute walk each way or a paid shuttle bus available locally. Entrance fees for attractions and meals during free time, other than the provided lunch, are not included. Infant meals are not included, but bus seats are free for children under two. The Michi-no-Eki Shirakawago stop is closed from December 29 to January 1; during this period, the stop changes to Jottekale Castleside in Toyama Prefecture. The schedule may change due to weather or road conditions.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Michi-no-Eki - Shirakawago
This stop lasts about 15 minutes at the roadside station Shirakawago, where you can visit the Gassho Museum and see the traditional Gassho-zukuri architecture. There are many souvenirs available for purchase. The station is closed from December 29 to January 1; on those dates the tour stops at Jottekale Castleside instead.
15 min
The Historic Villages of Shirakawa-go Gassho Style Houses
You have about 2 hours and 50 minutes here, including lunch. The World Heritage Shirakawa-go village is open for independent walking, letting you explore the traditional countryside at your own pace before enjoying a Japanese set meal of local mountain produce.
170 min
Ainokura Gassho Community
Spend about one hour freely walking through the Ainokura village in Gokayama, another World Heritage Site. This traditional Gassho-style village retains its original atmosphere and offers a quiet mountain setting.
60 min
Meeting point
JR Kanazawa Station Kanazawa Port Exit (West Exit) Group Bus Stop (About 1 minute walk from Kanazawa Port Exit, to the right of the taxi stand / Follow the signs for "Group Bus Stop") *Not on the rotary side of Kanazawa Station Kanazawa Port Exit (West Exit). *Does not depart from Kanazawa Station Kenrokuen Exit (East Exit).
End point
Kanazawa Port Exit (West Exit) of JR Kanazawa Station Group Bus Stop (Right side of the taxi stand / Hyatt Centric Hotel side) *Please follow the directions on the Group Bus Stop sign. *It is not on the rotary side of Kanazawa Port Exit (West Exit) of Kanazawa Station. *This is not a departure from Kanazawa Station Kenrokuen Exit (East Exit). *There are several bus stops for Shirakawago, so please make sure not to mistake them.
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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Kanazawa Shirakawa-go and Gokayama Two World Heritage Villages Enjoyable 1-Day Bus Tour with Lunch from Kanazawa Station
by 株式会社ホワイトリング
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.¥29,334Overview
The Kanazawa Shirakawa-go and Gokayama Two World Heritage Villages Enjoyable 1-Day Bus Tour departs from the west exit of Kanazawa Station at 8:00 a.m. The tour includes air-conditioned coach transportation and an English-speaking staff member who provides walking maps and guidance on sights and souvenirs. The first stop is Michi-no-Eki Shirakawago, where there is a 15-minute break to visit the Gassho Museum and browse local souvenirs. From there, the bus travels to Shirakawa-go village, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, allowing about two hours and 50 minutes for free walking and exploration, including a Japanese set lunch featuring local dishes from the Hida region and mountain produce. After lunch, the tour continues to Gokayama Ainokura village, another World Heritage Site, where participants have one hour for a free walk through this traditional Gassho-style settlement. The tour returns to Kanazawa Station’s west exit by approximately 3:45 p.m., completing a total duration of about seven hours and 45 minutes. Climbing the Ogimachi Castle Ruins Observatory near Shirakawa-go is optional and requires a 10 to 15-minute walk each way or a paid shuttle bus available locally. Entrance fees for attractions and meals during free time, other than the provided lunch, are not included. Infant meals are not included, but bus seats are free for children under two. The Michi-no-Eki Shirakawago stop is closed from December 29 to January 1; during this period, the stop changes to Jottekale Castleside in Toyama Prefecture. The schedule may change due to weather or road conditions.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Michi-no-Eki - Shirakawago
This stop lasts about 15 minutes at the roadside station Shirakawago, where you can visit the Gassho Museum and see the traditional Gassho-zukuri architecture. There are many souvenirs available for purchase. The station is closed from December 29 to January 1; on those dates the tour stops at Jottekale Castleside instead.
15 min
The Historic Villages of Shirakawa-go Gassho Style Houses
You have about 2 hours and 50 minutes here, including lunch. The World Heritage Shirakawa-go village is open for independent walking, letting you explore the traditional countryside at your own pace before enjoying a Japanese set meal of local mountain produce.
170 min
Ainokura Gassho Community
Spend about one hour freely walking through the Ainokura village in Gokayama, another World Heritage Site. This traditional Gassho-style village retains its original atmosphere and offers a quiet mountain setting.
60 min
Meeting point
JR Kanazawa Station Kanazawa Port Exit (West Exit) Group Bus Stop (About 1 minute walk from Kanazawa Port Exit, to the right of the taxi stand / Follow the signs for "Group Bus Stop") *Not on the rotary side of Kanazawa Station Kanazawa Port Exit (West Exit). *Does not depart from Kanazawa Station Kenrokuen Exit (East Exit).
End point
Kanazawa Port Exit (West Exit) of JR Kanazawa Station Group Bus Stop (Right side of the taxi stand / Hyatt Centric Hotel side) *Please follow the directions on the Group Bus Stop sign. *It is not on the rotary side of Kanazawa Port Exit (West Exit) of Kanazawa Station. *This is not a departure from Kanazawa Station Kenrokuen Exit (East Exit). *There are several bus stops for Shirakawago, so please make sure not to mistake them.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.