1-Day Shirakawago & Takayama Tour (Round Trip from Kanazawa)

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1-Day Shirakawago & Takayama Tour (Round Trip from Kanazawa)

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Overview

Embark on an extraordinary journey through Japan's hidden cultural gems with this expertly guided day tour from Kanazawa. Explore the enchanting UNESCO World Heritage village of Shirakawago, where fairy-tale gassho-zukuri farmhouses with dramatic thatched roofs have weathered centuries of mountain snow.

Discover historic Takayama, the captivating “Little Kyoto of the Alps,” where cobblestone Kami-Sannomachi streets house traditional sake breweries, artisanal miso shops, and charming boutiques selling handcrafted folk art and local delicacies. Marvel at spectacular festival floats at Yatai Kaikan from Japan's most celebrated festivals. Your National Government Licensed Guide unveils fascinating cultural secrets throughout this immersive experience.

Activity location

Shirakawago
- 517 Hatogaya
- 501-5629, Shirakawa-mura, Gifu Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

Kanazawa Station
- 1号
- 920-0858, 金沢市, 石川県, Japan

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1-Day Shirakawago & Takayama Tour (Round Trip from Kanazawa)

10h
English

Travelers

Language options: English

Starting time: 8:15am

Price details

$207.78 x 1 Adult$207.78

Total

Until Tue, Oct 14

What's included, what's not

Air-conditioned and heated tour bus
National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter fee
Other admission fees and transportation costs included in the tour
Lunch
Shuttle bus fee to Shirakawa-go Observation Deck [Only for those who want to use it]
Fees other than those listed in Includes

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Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
After departure, the tour may stop by at hotels in Kanazawa City to pick up customers. Please note that customers may not disembark for a break here
If sightseeing facilities are closed, the tour will be taken to alternative destinations
The departure and arrival times and time to be spent at destinations written on the itinerary are an estimate. The order of activities and arrival times may differ depending on road conditions and congestion at destinations
Please note that customers on this plan may ride along with participants of other tours
At Shirakawago, the tour will visit one of the thatch-roofed houses in the village of Ogimachi. Entry to the thatch-roofed house may take some time. In case of congestion, customers may explore the interior on their own
Children up to 5 years old may join free of charge, but will not be provided with bus seats. If bus seats are required, please make a booking under the child rate
Meals are not included
Guide Language Support: English - The tour is accompanied by a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter or a Region-specific Tour Guide Interpreter
A shuttle bus (additional charges apply) runs to the Shirakawago observation deck. For those who would like to use this service, please pay at the location. Depending on weather conditions, shuttle bus operation may be suspended
At Shirakawago, customers are free to stroll around, after visiting a thatch-roofed house
Photo courtesy of Shirakawa-go Tourist Association
Parental permission in writing is necessary for all tour participants under the age of eighteen. Any participant under the age of fifteen or not yet enrolled in middle school must be joined by a parent or guardian on the tour

Activity itinerary

Shirakawago

2h 30m
Admission ticket included

This is one of the thatch-roofed house villages, also registered as a World Heritage Site. Look around and be fascinated by the culture and history of the village. After visiting a thatch-roofed house, customers are free to stroll around. Meal is not included. Please enjoy the local cuisine on your own during this break. A shuttle bus (additional charges apply) runs to the Shirakawago observation deck. For those who would like to use this service, please pay at the location. Depending on weather conditions, shuttle bus operation may be suspended

Takayama Festival Floats Exhibition Hall

30m
Admission ticket included

This popular facility displays some of the colorfully decorated festival floats used in the famous Takayama Festival. Enjoy seeing the many intricately made floats

Kusakabe Folk Museum

30m
Admission ticket included

[Only 2025] Enjoy a visit to this historical Japanese-style townhouse and view a range of exquisite folk art and traditional handicrafts.*The Kusakabe Heritage House will not be visited on tours in 2026

Kamisannomachi

Duration: [2025] 40 mins [2026] 70mins. Located in the heart of the castle town, the old streets of this area which originally developed as a merchant town, retain traces from the Edo period (1603-1868), and are a must-see for visitors.

Takayama Station

A stop may be made at Takayama Station for drop-off. Please inform the tour guide in the morning on the day if you would like to be dropped off at Takayama Station. There will be no drop-off at Takayama Station if no notice has been made

Location

Activity location

Shirakawago
- 517 Hatogaya
- 501-5629, Shirakawa-mura, Gifu Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

Kanazawa Station
- 1号
- 920-0858, 金沢市, 石川県, Japan

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