World Heritage Shirakawa-go and Experience Tours from Kanazawa

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9 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: German and 8 more

Explore the world famous UNESCO village on our full-day Shirakawago & Kanazawa tour from Kanazawa station!
Admire the picturesque landscapes in Shirakawa-go in the morning, then return to Kanazawa to visit must-see attractions like Kenrokuen Garden and Higashi Chaya District.
In Kanazawa, you will make Japanese sweets with a professional craftsman and enjoy the traditional craft of gold leaf experience.
Stroll through the geisha district while savoring luxurious soft serve ice cream adorned with gold leaf.
Enjoy unique experiences on this one-day tour that you wouldn't have on your own.

・1 Day adventure to World Heritage Shirakawago and Kanazawa city
・A Professional English-speaking guide attend this tour
・On top of that, multilingual audio guidance is available in EN, FR, IT, ES, DE, PT, UK
・Please enjoy Walking & Local food in Shirakawa-go
・Let's make Japanese Sweets(Wagashi)with professional Wagashi craftsman
・Learn about Traditional craft Gold leaf experience

What's Included

A Professional English, Japanese Speaking Tour Guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Admission for Kenrokuen Garden
Japanese sweets making experience or painting of Daruma dolls
Multilingual Audio Guidance
Wi-Fi service available on the bus
Gold leaf experience
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Lunch

Meeting and pickup

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
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 9 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    Our meeting point

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    ・Shirakawa-go(Shirakawa Village) is a Japanese mountain settlement. ・Gassho style, which looks like hands joined in prayer. ・You can enjoy lunch by yourself at Shirakawa-go village ・This fairytale village is bound to inspire you as one of Japanese most picturesque site. ・You can have lunch by yourself

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 3

    The Ogimachi Castle Site Scenic Lookout affords visitors unimpeded views over the village of Ogimachi, the central settlement in Shirakawa-go and part of the “Historic Villages of Shirakawa-go and Gokayama” World Heritage Site. You can choose to hike the gentle slope with our guide or make your own way to the observation deck by shuttle bus.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Walk pass

    Admission ticket free
  • 4

    ・One of Japan's three most famous gardens ・You can enjoy the beauty of the four seasons

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 5

    ★Japanese Sweets making or Craft making ・Enjoy making Japanese sweets(Wagashi) with professional Wagashi craftman ※Depending on the craftsman's schedule, this experience may be making traditional crafts (painting of Daruma dolls).

    50 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

    ★Gold leaf experience ・You can learn about traditional gold leaf experience

    40 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 7

    Our finish point

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8

    ・Discover one of Kanazawa’s largest geisha districts ・Please Try gorgeous gold leaf ice cream!

    30 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Audio guide is available in English, Spanish, French, Italian, Germany, Portuguese, Ukrainian
  • Itinerary order is subject to change depending on traffic, weather, and operation.
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