[One-day bus tour departing from Kanazawa Station] Shirakawa-go and Gokayama - Two World Heritage Villages Enjoyable Bus Tour

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Kanazawa, Japan

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7 hours 45 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: Japanese and 1 more

Tour dates: Every Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday

This bus tour departs from Kanazawa Station where you can enjoy the world heritage site Shirakawago and the Gasshozukuri settlement of Gokayama in a day.The tour is accompanied by an English speaking staff, so it is safe for foreigners.On the bus, your guide will give you a walking map of each tourist destination.The guide will guide you through the sights and souvenirs beforehand, so you can enjoy walking around efficiently.Lunch is a Japanese set meal full of local dishes from the Hida region and mountain produce.You don't have to worry about food, so you can take a leisurely stroll.
The tour ends (arrival at Kanazawa Station) at 3:45 p.m.

＜Itinerary＞
07 : 50 forehand, JR Kanazawa Station, Kanazawa Port (West Exit) Group Bus Stop
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09:15 - 09:30 Michi no Eki Shirakawa-go
09: 40 - 11 : 45 Shirakawa-go free walking
11 : 45 - 12 : 30 Lunch
13 : 15 - 14 : 15 Gokayama Aikura Gassho Village
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*Schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to road conditions, weather, etc.
*Michi no Eki Shirakawago is closed from December 29 to January 1.On regular holidays, we will stop at Jottekale Castleside (Toyama Prefecture).
*The price of the trip does not include admission to each facility or meals during free time.
*Infants do not include meals.Bus seat prices only.If you require infant meals, please book as a child.
*Under 2s are free.Bus seats and meals are not included.

Notes
Please climb the Ogimachi Castle Ruins Observatory yourself.Walking is about 10 to 15 minutes one way.A paid shuttle bus costs 300 yen one way (paid locally).

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Japanese set meal using traditional food from the Hida region
Meals are not included for infants. Only the bus seat fee will be charged. If you require infant meals, please book as a child.
Transportation expenses, lodging expenses, food and beverage expenses, etc. in case of activities other than the travel itinerary
personal expenses
Medical expenses related to disability/illness
Optional travel accident insurance premium
The price of the trip does not include admission to each facility or meals during free time.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting 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.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 7 hours 45 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Michi-no-Eki - Shirakawago

    You can tour the Gassho Museum attached to the roadside station Shirakawago. Take a look at the Gassho-zukuri structure before heading to Shirakawa-go. They also sell many souvenirs. Please note that we will be closed from December 29th to January 1st, so you will have to stop at a different location. *From April 2024, the drop-in time will be 15 minutes.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    The Historic Villages of Shirakawa-go Gassho Style Houses

    The World Heritage site of Shirakawa-go is open for free exploration. Stroll at your own pace and enjoy the countryside at your own pace. A delicious lunch full of mountain delicacies is included. *The total duration of the tour is 2 hours and 50 minutes, including lunch.

    2 hours 50 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Ainokura Gassho Community

    It is a free walk in the World Heritage Site, Gokayama Ainokura Village. Please enjoy slow mountain time in the Gokayama Ainokura village where the original scenery of Japan remains dark with a calm atmosphere in the Gassho-style village.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by 株式会社ホワイトリング

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