From Kanazawa: Shirakawa-go, Gokayama and Wood Carving Village
- Visit the town of wood-carvers in Inami, where you will walk through a street that is still home to masters of the craft and then see Zuisenji, a 300 year old temple known for its beautiful carvings.
- Try your hand at traditional Japanese paper making in Gokayama.
- Explore the UNESCO World Heritage site village of Shirakawa-go and enter one of the homes to get more of a feel for the history and excellent craftsmanship of the area.
Options
Start and end at Kanazawa Station
Inclusions
Admission to attractions
English-speaking guide
Round-trip transfers
Exclusions
Meals and beverages
Other personal expenses
Additional Info
Children aged 13+ will be charged the same rate as adults
Free for children aged 0-5 as long as they will not occupy separate seats
KANAZAWA STATION
Japan, 〒920-0858 Ishikawa, Kanazawa, Kinoshinbomachi, 1番1号
Please refer to the map for assistance
What's included in From Kanazawa: Shirakawa-go, Gokayama and Wood Carving Village
(Subject to Option Inclusions)- [Departure] 09:00, meet up at Kanazawa Station. The meeting point is outside of the Shinkansen Ticket Gates, across the concourse and in front of the information center. Look for a four large sumo wrestlers under the information center sign..Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded Please arrive at the location 10 mins before the departure time
- [Attraction/experience] 09:50, 1 hour(s) 50 min(s), Guided tour, Inami City, Arrive at Inami to explore the main street full of wood carvers and their interesting creations throughout the townscape.
- [Attraction/experience] 12:00, 2 hour(s) 15 min(s), Guided tour, Ainokura Gassho-zukuri Village, Arrive at the first stop in Gokayama, the Ainokura Village. Head to the panoramic viewpoint of the village and also participate in your paper making experience!
- [Attraction/experience] 14:40, 2 hour(s), Guided tour, Shirakawa-go, Arrive at Shirakawa-go at the end of the main street, then we will head into the village to learn about the history and the homes themselves. Enter the farm buildings and enjoy your time!
- [Return] 17:50 - 18:20, at Kanazawa Station, Arrive at Kanazawa Station. There is often traffic at this time so the arrival time may fluctuate up to 20 minutes. It usually fluctuates between 17:50-18:20
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Deep in the mountains of Japan lies the quaint villages of Shirakawa-go and Gokayama, with their beautifully preserved gassho-style houses. These UNESCO World Heritage Sites, of which some of the buildings are over 250 years old, gives a glimpse into the ways of Japanese traditional farming communities. On the way from Kanazawa to those stunning sites, there are other historic towns such as the woodcarvers of Inami. The entire region was once home to many different kinds of local crafts, such as Japanese style paper making, an activity that you do on this tour. Enjoy a day long bus tour from Kanazawa where you can see expert wood carving, try your hand at paper making and see the UNESCO World Heritage sites Shirakawa-go and Gokayama traditional homes.
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Venues
- Kanazawa Station
