World Heritage Shirakawa-go and Experience Tours from Kanazawa
Description
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
Tour Options
Itinerary
Our meeting point
・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
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 on your own or make your own way to the observation deck by shuttle bus.
Walk pass
・One of Japan's three most famous gardens ・You can enjoy the beauty of the four seasons
★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).
★Gold leaf experience ・You can learn about traditional gold leaf experience
Our finish point
・Discover one of Kanazawa’s largest geisha districts ・Please Try gorgeous gold leaf ice cream!
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- 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.
- If any of the visiting places is closed, we will try to attend an alternative place.
- We do not supply any extra pick up & drop off service.
- Please let us know your booking numbers and total number of people before the tour, if you have several bookings or if you have booked separately so that we can arrange same bus for you..
- Due to the weather conditions, traffic conditions, or suspension of operation, we may have a possibility not to achieve all the activities. The tour will be attending to alternative place or giving out a gift as a compensation, depending on the situation at that time. There will not be any refunds for these changes.
- Late arrivals will not be entertained and joining midway is not feasible for the tour. Please arrive the meeting point on time.
Reviews(4,943)
Yasushi Sam is helpful and informative
We are very happy to help you for the unforgettable experience. Have a wonderful time here! Thank you for joining our tour! Best regards, Japan Panoramic Tours
We had a WONDERFUL time with our amazing guide Yasushi who brought so much joy to our day. He made us laugh and taught us so much about Japanese culture and traditions, as well as how times have changed. He introduced us to beautiful Shirakawa-go on the way there, then gave a lovely tour of one of the large old homes in the village. His passion and pride in his country was contagious and his English clear and entertaining. Thank you so much for the fantastic day Yasushi!! I would highly recommend him for a walking tour of Kanazawa that he does after the morning Shirakawa-go tour as well. We had other plans but I know he would bring so much knowledge and learning to a tour of Kanazawa as well.
Thank you sincerely for your generous review. We are honored to have been part of your journey and are delighted to hear that you had such a positive experience. Your kind feedback is greatly appreciated by our entire team. We look forward to the opportunity of serving you again in the future. Best regards, Japan Panoramic Tours
We had an amazing experience on this half-day tour to Shirakawa-go! Our Guide: Yasushi A huge shoutout to our guide, Yasushi. He was incredibly friendly and kept us entertained the whole time with fascinating anecdotes about Japan, Kanazawa, and Shirakawa-go itself. He didn't just walk us through the village; he accompanied us inside one of the traditional gassho-zukuri houses, giving us a deep and meaningful insight into what daily life looks like in this unique region. On top of that, he was incredibly helpful, pointing out the absolute best spots to grab some delicious local food and where to take the most stunning photos. Tour Timing & Duration The duration of the tour is just right—you get to see everything without feeling rushed. One of the best perks was the departure time. Leaving when we did allowed us to explore the village in peace and quiet, completely beating the massive crowds that arrived later in the day. Highly recommended if you want a seamless, informative, and crowd-free experience of Shirakawa-go!
Thank you very much for your wonderful review! We’re truly happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour and had a memorable time with us. Your kind words mean a lot to our team, and your guide will be especially honored by your feedback. Best regards, Japan Panoramic Tours
Great information, humor, fun, and infectious energy—Yasushi is fantastic. Entertaining and enriching. One of the best guides we have ever had and we’ve done scores of tours across the world.
Thank you for joining our tour and great review! Your guide will be honored to hear your positive comments. We hope your whole experience in Japan will be a memorable one! Best regards, Japan Panoramic Tours
Yasushi and Keita were very knowledgeable and brought the fun!
We are very happy to help you for the unforgettable experience. Have a wonderful time here! Thank you for joining our tour! Best regards, Japan Panoramic Tours
Our guide Yasushi is wonderful. He was a teacher, and it shows. He has explained everything brilliantly. Today I learned a lot about Japan thanks to him. And he made the experience very fun as well as educational. Totally recommended.
Thank you very much for your wonderful review! We’re truly happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour and had a memorable time with us. Your kind words mean a lot to our team, and your guide will be especially honored by your feedback. Best regards, Japan Panoramic Tours
Yasushi is the best tour guide I've ever met, very humorous, in easy-to-understand English, seriously and carefully help us introduce each of the attractions, learn about the history of Japan. Time and attractions are also arranged for good, next time to play in Japan, you will definitely find Yasushi.
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Shirakawago is amazing place. Guide Keita is wonderful, very kind and he made our trip more enjoyable. Thank you!
Thank you for joining our tour and great review! Your guide will be honored to hear your positive comments. We hope your whole experience in Japan will be a memorable one! Best regards, Japan Panoramic Tours
The tour was really fun and the guide Keita was fun and really friendly. We got there mid morning so their were very few people around which made it such a nice and peaceful atmosphere. We had 2 hours there which was a good length of time.
We are very happy to help you for the unforgettable experience. Have a wonderful time here! Thank you for joining our tour! Best regards, Japan Panoramic Tours
Great experience, very well organized. KEITA has been a great guide: very well prepared, gentle and very kind!!!
Thank you for joining our tour and great review! Your guide will be honored to hear your positive comments. We hope your whole experience in Japan will be a memorable one! Best regards, Japan Panoramic Tours
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