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Shirakawago & Takayama Full Day Tour from Kanazawa
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Shirakawago & Takayama Full Day Tour from Kanazawa

8 hours
Kanazawa
€182.11/person
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You'll get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hour(s) before the activity date (destination local time) In case of unforeseen events or extreme weather, the operator reserves the right to cancel the tour. If this happens, you have the option to reschedule or request a full refund
  • Admission to attractions
  • English-speaking guide
  • Round-trip transfers
  • Air-conditioned and heated tour bus

Not included: Meals and beverages; Other personal expenses

Ticket: Voucher type - Present your mobile voucher

Overview

Embark on a journey through Japan's cultural treasures with this guided day tour from Kanazawa. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage village of Shirakawago, where iconic gassho-zukuri farmhouses with dramatic thatched roofs have withstood centuries of mountain snow. Discover historic Takayama, the "Little Kyoto of the Alps," where Kami-Sannomachi’s charming streets are lined with traditional sake breweries, artisanal shops, and local delicacies. Marvel at the elaborate festival floats displayed at Yatai Kaikan, home to one of Japan’s most celebrated festivals. Choose either a round-trip return to Kanazawa or a convenient drop-off in Takayama. Throughout the journey, your National Government Licensed Guide shares fascinating insights into the region’s history and culture.

Highlights

Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Shirakawa-go
Explore Takayama's historic Old Town and admire Takayama Festival Floats
Travel with an English-speaking licensed guide
Enjoy comfortable bus transportation from Kanazawa
Choose either a round-trip return to Kanazawa or a one-way drop-off in Takayama

What's included

Admission to attractions
English-speaking guide
Round-trip transfers
Air-conditioned and heated tour bus

What's not included

Meals and beverages
Other personal expenses

Cancellation policy

  • Free cancellation with 24 hours' notice.

Additional info

Please select a travel date
About Initiatives for Sustainable Tourism: This tour promotes Environment(Eco)-friendly efforts and Cross-cultural Understanding as stated under Sunrise Tours' Sustainable Development Goals. The tour booking charge includes the purchase cost for J-Credits officially certified by the government for environmental protection. These credits are used to support initiatives for global warming countermeasures such as forest conservation. We advocate for responsible travel, and urge one and all to become responsible travelers.
[Departure] 08:15, meet up at Kanazawa Station Tourist Information Center. Meet your guide holding a JTB Sunrise Tours sign in front of Kanazawa Station Tourist Information Center, inside Kanazawa Station building. Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded [Transportation] By bus [Attraction/experience] 1 hour(s) 45 min(s), Guided tour, Shirakawago, One of the UNESCO World Heritage. The thatch-roofed house villages with fascinating history and culture. Free exploration follows the house tour [Dining] 45 min(s), Lunch, Lunch NOT included. You can enjoy regional cuisine at Shirakawago or Takayama area [Transportation] By bus [Attraction/experience] 30 min(s), Guided tour, Takayama Festival Yatai Kaikan, This popular facility displays some of the colorfully decorated festival floats used in the famous Takayama Festival. Enjoy seeing the many intricately made floats [Transportation] By walking [Attraction/experience] 1 hour(s) 10 min(s), Guided tour, Kamisannomachi, This historic merchant quarter in the castle town center preserves Edo-period streetscapes that are a must-see for visitors [Transportation] By bus [Return] 18:30, at Kanazawa Station, The tour concludes at Kanazawa Station Day {num}
Children aged 12+ will be charged the same rate as adults Free for children aged 0-5 as long as they will not occupy separate seats If your children require a separate seat, please book a child ticket Children aged 6-18 must be accompanied by a paying adult
After departure, the tour may stop by at hotels in Kanazawa City to pick up customers. Please note that customers may not disembark for a break here If sightseeing facilities are closed, the tour will be taken to alternative destinations The departure and arrival times and time to be spent at destinations written on the itinerary are an estimate The order of activities and arrival times may differ depending on road conditions and congestion at destinations Please note that customers on this plan may ride along with participants of other tours At Shirakawago, the tour will visit one of the thatch-roofed houses in the village of Ogimachi. Entry to the thatch-roofed housemay take some time. In case of congestion, customers may explore the interior on their own Meal is not included Depending on the number of tour participants, transportation to be used may be other than a large bus (mid-size bus, small bus, hired car, or taxi) A shuttle bus (additional charges apply) runs to the Shirakawago observation deck. For those who would like to use this service, please pay at the location. Depending on weather conditions, shuttle bus operation may be suspended Parental permission in writing is necessary for all tour participants under the age of eighteen. Any participant under the age of fifteen or not yet enrolled in middle school must be joined by a parent or guardian on the tour Address Kanazawa Station Tourist Information Center inside JR Kanazawa Station building, 1-1 Kinoshinbomachi, Kanazawa-shi, Ishikawa Prefecture Please refer to the map for assistance
The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)

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