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UNESCO World Heritage SHIRAKWAGO 1 Day tour by BUS from Kanazawa
Joined 2023
Shirakawago was designated as UNESCO World Hetitage site in 1995. There are 60 Gassho-Zukuri farmhouses and about 40 Gassho-style storages in the village. The shape of big slanted roofs resembles in the gesture of bringing arms and hands together in prayer. This gesture is called Gassho in Japanese. We will visit Shiroyama observation deck, a typical Gassho farmhouse inside, and stroll through the village.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel
JR Kanazawa station
9:10 Depart Kanazawa
10:35 Arrive at Shirakawago
We take a bus to Shirakawago for 1.5 hours
Arrival at Shirakawago
We walk around Shirakawago
Shirakawago
We take a bus back to Kanazawa
JR Kanazawa station
I will take you to yout hotel or wherever you want me to drop off.
Ending Point
At your hotel
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide fee, hotel pick-up
Bus fee (you and the guide): 5,200 yen for roundtrip between Kanazawa and Shirakawago
Lunch: 1,500 - 2,000 yen
Entrance fee: 300 - 600yen, depending on how many house you would visit.
Tour Important Information
1, This tour basically starts and ends in Kanazawa.
If you like to change the last destination, not Kanazawa, please feel free to ask me.
As your option, I also can guide you Gifu, Takayama, in next day. 1st day: Shirakawago 2nd day: Gifu Takayama
2, The bus going to Shirakawago is very popular. We may need to reserve in advance.
Depending on which bus we could reserve, our starting and ending time would be changed. It is advisable to book at least one week advance to confirm this tour due to the bus ticket's popularity.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2023
About Tour Guide Yoji K.
Hello,
I'm Yoji, based in Kanazawa.
I spent my formative years in Kanazawa and pursued my master's degree in the United States. Having lived in Washington D.C. and California for six years, I then resided and worked in China and various Southeast Asian countries. My passion lies in exploring new destinations and connecting with people worldwide. Now, it's my turn to extend the same hospitality I've received to you. I specialize in crafting personalized tours tailored to your interests and preferences. If you're a food enthusiast, you've come to the right place. For those seeking to delve into Japan's rich history and culture, I highly recommend joining my full-day tour in Kanazawa. Additionally, I offer tours to Shirakawago and Takayama. Let's embark on an unforgettable journey together.
Reviews
“Fantastic guide!”
Yoji is a very professional and kind person. He was also very flexible and immidiately found a wonderful solution to a change I requested. Looking forward to return to Kanazawa with my family and hopefully meet Yoji again. Thank you for a perfectly tailor made tour!
Yoji K.
(42 reviews)Dear Eva san, Thank you very much for such a great review and comment on me. It was heavily raining day but we enjoyed the experience a lot since you requested a great plan! It was wonderful to meet you. I look forward to meeting you next year in Europe or with your family in Japan. See you soon!
“A day in Kanazawa and a wonderful drive through Hakuzan National Park”
We had a wonderful and full day with Yoji. We started with the Kanazawa castle and then walked through some historic parts of town including the Samurai district. We stopped in at two samurai homes, one quite modest and the other quite grand. Yoji provided tremendous incite and knowledge about Kanazawa's rich history and added a more current context. We then went to the food market where we had a wonderful lunch from three different food stores (yaki-niku, puffer fish and fried eel and shrimp). We ended the day with a beautiful drive through Hakuzan National forest where we were able to see dramatic fall colors during our last day outside of Tokyo. We were ending a month long trip to Japan and feared missing the fall colors. Yoji came up with the perfect solution. Yoji was enthusiastic, fun and a tremendous resource. Thank you for a wonderful day.
Yoji K.
(42 reviews)Thank you very much for such a wonderful review and comment. I’m so glad that visiting the White Road and seeing the stunning landscape was perfect for you. I also enjoyed having snacks at the market with you. I hope you had a great day with me and are enjoying your journey in Japan. I look forward to seeing you in LA as well. Best regards.
“Fantastic Kanazawa Guide”
We planned a 1/2 day guided walk in Kanazawa and lucked out! Yoji was not only an excellent guide for this ancient city and its most interesting sites, but also a resource for small and unique local shops and special restaurants (that we visited and loved!). Our time with Yogi expanded on day 1 and we hired him for a second half day. Thank you Yogi for sharing your knowledge of this charming city and all of its special places. We didn’t want to leave! Carey & Susan
Yoji K.
(42 reviews)Thank you very much for such a great review and comment. I’m very pleased that you enjoyed Japanese curry as lunch and the restaurant I suggest for dinner! I knew you love the food!! It was like yesterday. I enjoyed and chatting with both of you during the tour. Please recommend Kanazawa to any friends who are planning to come to Japan^_^
