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Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Shirakawa-go on our Nostalgic Shirakawa-go Tour from Kanazawa Station!
(If you have the afternoon free, our full-day option is a great way to deepen your experience. Please check our full-day option before booking. The tour title for our full-day option: "Kanazawa: Shirakawa-go, a World Heritage Site, and Two Local Experiences" ) Admire the picturesque scenery of Shirakawa-go in the morning. You can taste a variety of local products while strolling, including Hida beef, the famous local pudding, and an ice cream made with unfiltered sake called "Doburoku." How do you spend your time here? Our bus departs from Kanazawa Station and goes directly to Shirakawa-go via the highway.
Enjoy a one-hour ride in a comfortable bus equipped with Wi-Fi and air conditioning. Shirakawa-go, a village built in the unique "Gassho-zukuri" architectural style, was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995.
Stroll with your guide through Shirakawa-go, a place lined with traditional buildings that embody Japanese heritage. Locals still live in Shirakawa-go. While chatting with them, you can taste local specialties such as Hida beef and Doburoku ice cream. After enjoying Shirakawa-go, our bus will head to Kenrokuen Garden. The tour ends at Kenrokuen Garden.
The tour includes commentary from our friendly guide in English, Vietnamese and Japanese. The coach is always equipped with antibacterial coating and regularly ventilated. It is a comfortable, air-conditioned bus with free Wi-Fi.