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Kanazawa: World Heritage Shirakawa-go Guided Tour

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Kanazawa: World Heritage Shirakawa-go Guided Tour
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4.9 out of 5 stars
4.9
429 reviews

Discover the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Shirakawa-go. Travel from Kanazawa with a guide, try local food, and explore the beautiful mountain settlement.

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Duration 5 hours
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Live tour guide
English, Japanese
Audio guide included
Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, German, Ukrainian

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Vera – Estonia

Our tour guide Aiko-san was very polite, friendly and helpful. She shared a lot of information about Shirakawa go. Our driver was careful and accurate. We enjoyed our tour so much. Thank you!

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5 out of 5 stars
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Stacy – United States

we had so much fun traveling to Shirakawa-go. Aiko was a fantastic guide. I felt like we had an adequate amount of time i. the village too.

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Itinerary

  • Starting location:

    1-chōme-6-802 Hirooka

  • Bus/coach

    (80 minutes)

  • Shirakawa-go

    Visit, Guided tour (2.33 hours)

  • Bus/coach

    (1 hour)

  • Finish at:

    日本、〒920-0936 石川県金沢市兼六町1

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Morning adventure to World Heritage Shirakawa-go
  • A Professional English-speaking guide attend this tour
  • Multilingual audio guidance is available in EN, FR, IT, ES, DE, PT, UK
  • Please enjoy Walking & Local food in Shirakawa-go

Full description

Explore the world famous UNESCO village on our Nostalgic Shirakawa-go Shirakawa-go AM tour from Kanazawa station!

(If you are free in the afternoon on the day, our Full-Day option is a great way to dive deeper into the experience. Please check our Full-Day option before you make a reservation. The tour title for our Full-Day option : "Kanazawa: World Heritage Shirakawa-go & Two Local Experience"
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Admire the picturesque landscapes in Shirakawa-go in the morning.
You can enjoy a variety of local foods as you walk around, including Hida beef, the famous local pudding, and ice cream made with unfiltered sake called "Doburoku". How do you spend your time here?

Our bus departs from Kanazawa Station and heads straight to Shirakawa-go via the expressway.
Enjoy the hour-long journey in a comfortable bus equipped with Wi-Fi and air conditioning.
Shirakawa-go, a village built in the unique "Gassho-zukuri" architectual style, was registered as a World Heritage Site in 1995.
Stroll with your guide through Shirakawa-go, a place lined with traditional buildings that embody Japan's heritage.
Local people still live in Shirakawa-go. While interacting with the locals, try some local delicacies such as Hida beef and Doburoku soft serve ice cream.
After enjoy Shirakawago, our bus head to Kenrokuen Garden.
This tour finish at Kenrokuen Garden around 13:00.

The tour includes commentary from both our friendly tour guide and a Multilingual audio guide from English, French, Italian, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Ukrainian. The coach is always antibacterial coating and regularly ventilation, a comfy airconditioned bus with free wi-fi.

Includes

  • English and Japanese-speaking guide
  • Audio headset for audio guides in languages other than English
  • Air-conditioned bus for transportation
  • Free Wi-Fi onboard the bus
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Additional food and drinks
  • Gratuities (optional)

Meeting point

Kanazawa Station West Plaza - Short-term Car Park (1-chōme-6-802 Hirooka, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-0031) Check-in is at 7:50 AM and departure at 8:00 AM. Look out for green and white flag "Japan Panoramic Tours" No refunds or changes will be given to latecomers and no-shows.

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What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes

Not allowed

  • Pets

Know before you go

  • The itinerary order is subject to change depending on traffic, weather, or any operational reasons
  • If any of the places on the itinerary are closed, you will visit an alternative place
  • We also offer a full-day tour where you can explore Shirakawa-go in the morning, and then enjoy a visit to Kenrokuen Garden and experience traditional crafts in Kanazawa in the afternoon
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  • Even if you haven't booked the full-day tour in advance, it's possible to upgrade to the full-day option on the day of the tour (subject to availability)
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4.9 /5
4.9 out of 5 stars

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Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Transportation
    4.9/5
  • Value for money
    4.7/5

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Vera – EstoniaJuly 9, 2025 – Verified booking
Our tour guide Aiko-san was very polite, friendly and helpful. She shared a lot of information about Shirakawa go. Our driver was careful and accurate. We enjoyed our tour so much. Thank you!
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Stacy – United StatesJuly 4, 2025 – Verified booking
we had so much fun traveling to Shirakawa-go. Aiko was a fantastic guide. I felt like we had an adequate amount of time i. the village too.
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Hoan – JapanJune 30, 2025 – Verified booking
It was a great trip! I felt so lucky to have booked this tour. I had a wonderful time in Shirakawago and enjoyed many fun activities in the afternoon — they were truly worth it. Most of all, our tour guide, Yasushi-san, was such a funny and friendly guy. He helped us understand more about Japanese culture, traditions, and local life. Thank you for everything!

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