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Traditional Japanese houses with thatched roofs, surrounded by lush greenery and rice paddies. 1
A shopping mall corridor with a tourist information center and a store with a prominent question mark sign. 2
Traditional thatched-roof houses with wooden windows and a well-maintained hedge in front. 3
Traditional thatched-roof houses, a wooden fence, and a mountainous landscape. 4
A sunflower in the foreground with a traditional house and a thatched roof in the background. 5
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Free cancellation available
Price is ฿6,842 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 10h
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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.

    Choose either a round-trip return to Kanazawa or a convenient drop-off in Takayama. 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 1
    • 920-0858, Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Round Trip (End at Kanazawa)

  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 8:15
Price details
฿6,841.94 x 1 Adult฿6,841.94
Total
Price is ฿6,841.94
Until Sat, 26 Sep
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What's included, what's not

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

Know before you book

    • 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
    • Depending on the number of tour participants, transportation to be used may be other than a large bus (mid-size bus, small bus, hired car, or taxi)
    • 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
    • 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
    • Photo courtesy of Shirakawa-go Tourist Association

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

Kamisannomachi

  • 1h 10m
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 (Pass by)

[Only One Way Option] The tour concludes at Takayama Station at approximately 4:20 PM.

Location

Activity location

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

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Kanazawa Station
    • 1号 1
    • 920-0858, Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Kanazawa Station
    • 1号 1
    • 920-0858, Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan

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