World Heritage Shirakawa-go and Kanazawa City Full-Day Tour from Kanazawa
by Japan Panoramic Tours
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✓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.¥36,924Overview
The tour starts at Kanazawa Station where travelers meet an English-speaking guide and board an air-conditioned vehicle. The group travels to the Historic Villages of Shirakawa-go, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its traditional Gassho-style houses with steep thatched roofs. Visitors spend about two hours walking around Shirakawa-go village and may have lunch on their own. Next, the tour visits the Ogimachi Castle Old Site Observatory, which offers clear views over Ogimachi village, the main settlement in Shirakawa-go. Guests can either walk up a gentle slope with the guide or take a shuttle bus to reach the observation deck. On the return to Kanazawa, the vehicle passes Kanazawa Castle without stopping. The tour then stops at Kenrokuen Garden, one of Japan’s three most famous gardens, where visitors have about one hour to walk and see seasonal plants. Afterward, participants take part in a 50-minute hands-on session making Japanese sweets (Wagashi) with a professional craftsman. If the craftsman’s schedule differs, the activity may be painting traditional Daruma dolls instead. The tour continues with a 40-minute gold leaf experience at Kanazawa Bikazari Asano, where visitors learn about this traditional craft. The final stop is a 30-minute walk in the Higashi Chaya District, a large geisha area in Kanazawa, where guests can try soft serve ice cream decorated with gold leaf. The tour ends back at Kanazawa Station after approximately nine and a half hours. Multilingual audio guides and Wi-Fi are available on the bus throughout the day. Admission fees for Kenrokuen Garden, the sweets or craft making experience, and the gold leaf activity are included. Lunch and hotel pickup or drop-off are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Kanazawa Station
The starting point of the tour where participants meet and board the vehicle.
5 min
The Historic Villages of Shirakawa-go Gassho Style Houses
Shirakawa-go is a mountain village famous for Gassho-style houses shaped like hands joined in prayer. Visitors spend about two hours walking through the village. Lunch is not provided but can be purchased independently in the village.
120 min
Ogimachi Castle Old Site Observatory
This lookout provides clear views over Ogimachi village, the main settlement in Shirakawa-go. Guests may hike a gentle slope with the guide or use a shuttle bus to reach the observation deck during the 20-minute stop.
20 min
Kanazawa Castle
A brief walk-by to see the exterior of Kanazawa Castle.
Kenrokuen Garden
One of Japan's three most famous gardens, offering views of seasonal plants and landscaping during a one-hour visit.
60 min
Japanese Sweets Making or Daruma Doll Painting
A 50-minute session where guests make traditional Japanese sweets (Wagashi) with a professional craftsman. If unavailable, the activity may be painting Daruma dolls.
50 min
Kanazawa Bikazari Asano
A 40-minute gold leaf workshop where participants learn about the traditional craft.
40 min
Kanazawa Station
The tour's end point where participants return by vehicle.
5 min
Higashi Chaya District
A 30-minute walk in one of Kanazawa’s largest geisha districts, including the chance to try soft serve ice cream topped with gold leaf.
30 min
Meeting point
【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
【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"
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
World Heritage Shirakawa-go and Kanazawa City Full-Day Tour from Kanazawa
by Japan Panoramic Tours
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.¥36,924Overview
The tour starts at Kanazawa Station where travelers meet an English-speaking guide and board an air-conditioned vehicle. The group travels to the Historic Villages of Shirakawa-go, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its traditional Gassho-style houses with steep thatched roofs. Visitors spend about two hours walking around Shirakawa-go village and may have lunch on their own. Next, the tour visits the Ogimachi Castle Old Site Observatory, which offers clear views over Ogimachi village, the main settlement in Shirakawa-go. Guests can either walk up a gentle slope with the guide or take a shuttle bus to reach the observation deck. On the return to Kanazawa, the vehicle passes Kanazawa Castle without stopping. The tour then stops at Kenrokuen Garden, one of Japan’s three most famous gardens, where visitors have about one hour to walk and see seasonal plants. Afterward, participants take part in a 50-minute hands-on session making Japanese sweets (Wagashi) with a professional craftsman. If the craftsman’s schedule differs, the activity may be painting traditional Daruma dolls instead. The tour continues with a 40-minute gold leaf experience at Kanazawa Bikazari Asano, where visitors learn about this traditional craft. The final stop is a 30-minute walk in the Higashi Chaya District, a large geisha area in Kanazawa, where guests can try soft serve ice cream decorated with gold leaf. The tour ends back at Kanazawa Station after approximately nine and a half hours. Multilingual audio guides and Wi-Fi are available on the bus throughout the day. Admission fees for Kenrokuen Garden, the sweets or craft making experience, and the gold leaf activity are included. Lunch and hotel pickup or drop-off are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Kanazawa Station
The starting point of the tour where participants meet and board the vehicle.
5 min
The Historic Villages of Shirakawa-go Gassho Style Houses
Shirakawa-go is a mountain village famous for Gassho-style houses shaped like hands joined in prayer. Visitors spend about two hours walking through the village. Lunch is not provided but can be purchased independently in the village.
120 min
Ogimachi Castle Old Site Observatory
This lookout provides clear views over Ogimachi village, the main settlement in Shirakawa-go. Guests may hike a gentle slope with the guide or use a shuttle bus to reach the observation deck during the 20-minute stop.
20 min
Kanazawa Castle
A brief walk-by to see the exterior of Kanazawa Castle.
Kenrokuen Garden
One of Japan's three most famous gardens, offering views of seasonal plants and landscaping during a one-hour visit.
60 min
Japanese Sweets Making or Daruma Doll Painting
A 50-minute session where guests make traditional Japanese sweets (Wagashi) with a professional craftsman. If unavailable, the activity may be painting Daruma dolls.
50 min
Kanazawa Bikazari Asano
A 40-minute gold leaf workshop where participants learn about the traditional craft.
40 min
Kanazawa Station
The tour's end point where participants return by vehicle.
5 min
Higashi Chaya District
A 30-minute walk in one of Kanazawa’s largest geisha districts, including the chance to try soft serve ice cream topped with gold leaf.
30 min
Meeting point
【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
【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"
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.