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World Heritage Shirakawa-go and Experience Tours from Kanazawa
Product code 28575P43
From
From JPY 18,462
Dates
May 1, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026
Start times
7:50 AM
Travelers
Infant ages 0-3, Child ages 4-11, Adult ages 12-120
Options
From Kanazawa (No Lunch)
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Duration
9 hours 30 minutes
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, German, Portuguese, Uk, Japanese, Italian, French, Spanish
Confirmation
Instant
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
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From
From JPY 18,462
World Heritage Shirakawa-go and Experience Tours from Kanazawa
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Duration
9 hours 30 minutes
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, German, Portuguese, Uk, Japanese, Italian, French, Spanish
Confirmation
Instant
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
Why Travelers Love This
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
Overview
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
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
Not included
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
【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"
Itinerary
Stop 1
5 minutes
Stop 1
Our meeting point
Stop 2
2 hours
Stop 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
Stop 3
20 minutes
Stop 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 on your own or make your own way to the observation deck by shuttle bus.
Pass by stop 4
Pass by stop 4
Walk pass
Stop 5
1 hourAdmission included
Stop 5
・One of Japan's three most famous gardens ・You can enjoy the beauty of the four seasons
Stop 6
50 minutes
Stop 6
★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).
Stop 7
40 minutesAdmission included
Stop 7
★Gold leaf experience ・You can learn about traditional gold leaf experience
Stop 8
5 minutes
Stop 8
Our finish point
Stop 9
30 minutes
Stop 9
・Discover one of Kanazawa’s largest geisha districts ・Please Try gorgeous gold leaf ice cream!
Additional Info
Stroller Accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants Must Sit On Laps
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Physical Medium
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Other
Audio guide is available in English, Spanish, French, Italian, Germany, Portuguese, Ukrainian
Other
Itinerary order is subject to change depending on traffic, weather, and operation.
Other
If any of the visiting places is closed, we will try to attend an alternative place.
Other
We do not supply any extra pick up & drop off service.
Other
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..
Other
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.
Other
Late arrivals will not be entertained and joining midway is not feasible for the tour. Please arrive the meeting point on time.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Experience may be cancelled for bad weather.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
Review Summary
5.0
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