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UNESCO World Heritage SHIRAKWAGO 1 Day tour from Kanazawa
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.
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
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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
Kanazawa Tour Reviews
“A great day in Kanazawa”
We had a fantastic day with Yoji exploring Kanazawa. It was also beautiful with the cherry blossoms. He was professional and a very enjoyable guide.
Yoji K.
(17 reviews)Thank you for your great review and comment. It was pleasure to meet both of you. I had an enjoyable chat with you during our tour. We had a great time walk in the garden and street with full of cherry blossoms. I hope you enjoyed our tour in Kanazawa and will enjoy the rest of your Japan trip! Have a safe and wonderful trip in Japan! Thank you very much. Yoji
“Kanazawa with a local/world traveler”
Yoji gave us a fantastic experience touring Kanazawa at the height of cherry blossom season. He taught us about the places and their history and guided us effortlessly through the park, the samurai district and the geisha district, but also provided us answers to all of our questions about living in this region and in Japan. Since he has lived in many different countries before he came back to be near his family, he had interesting perspectives, including having spent number of years in the United States. Even before we came to visit, he called local restaurant on our behalf and made a reservation and made other great suggestions. The visit simply would not have been as wonderful without him. Highly recommended.
Yoji K.
(17 reviews)Thank you very much for your great comment and review on me. I had a wonderful moment with you all in the tour. If I could help you to understand Japan and Kanazawa, I’m more than happy with that. It was perfect time to see cherry blossoms everywhere in Kanazawa. Please enjoy your rest of your trip in Japan. Have a wonderful holidays in Japan!
“Kanazawa on day two in Japan”
Yoji, Was just delightful, a very intelligent man with a great understanding of his town. Also, very adept at given is opinions and thoughts to some out of the ordinary question we asked. Took us to the very places we wanted to see and a very quant restaurant that the locals would eat at for one of the best meals we had on your trip. Also, a recommendation for some Kobe beef at a nearby restaurant by our hotel was just brilliant. In summary couldn't have been better Five stars *****
Yoji K.
(17 reviews)Thank you very much for such a great review and comment! It was pleasure to meet both of you. I had a great day and the tour with you. I’m glad that you liked the tour, lunch and the restaurant I recommend for dinner. I hope to see you again maybe in Australia. It was great meeting you.
