Shirakawago & Takayama 1-Day Tour (Round Trip from Kanazawa)
- This 1-day tour from Kanazawa visits Shirakawago and Takayama.
- At the World Heritage site Shirakawago, enjoy seeing the seasonal scenery of a quaint village of thatch-roofed houses.
- At Takayama, take a walk around the old town, where traditional Japanese-style townhouses and traces of the Edo period (1603-1868) still remain.
- Travel efficiently with a private vehicle to Shirakawago and Takayama in comfort.
- Drop-off is also available at Takayama Station. Those who plan on heading to Nagoya, Tokyo, or Kyoto after sightseeing in Takayama can feel free to participate."
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Shirakawago & Takayama 1-Day Tour (Round Trip from Kanazawa)
Inclusions
Admission to attractions
English-speaking guide
Round-trip transfers
Exclusions
Meals and beverages
Other personal expenses
Additional Info
Free for children aged 0-5
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.
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.
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).
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.
Please inform the tour guide if you would like to be dropped off at Takayama Station. There will be no drop-off at Takayama Station if no notice has been made in advance.
At Shirakawago, customers are free to stroll around, after visiting a thatch-roofed house.
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.
Meal is not included.
Kanazawa Station Tourist Information Center
inside JR Kanazawa Station building, 1-1 Kinoshinbomachi, Kanazawa-shi, Ishikawa Prefecture
Please refer to the map for assistance
What's included in Shirakawago & Takayama 1-Day Tour (Round Trip from Kanazawa)
(Subject to Option Inclusions)- [Departure] 08:15, meet up at Kanazawa Station Tourist Information Center. Meet in front of Kanazawa Station Tourist Information Center ,inside Kanazawa Station building. Address: inside JR Kanazawa Station building, 1-1 Kinoshinbomachi, Kanazawa-shi, Ishikawa Prefecture.Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded
- [Transportation] By bus
- [Attraction/experience] 1 hour(s) 45 min(s), Guided tour, Stroll around Shirakawago & Visit a Thatch-roofed House, 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.
- [Transportation] By walking
- [Dining] 45 min(s), Lunch, Lunch at Shirakawago Area, Meal charges not included in the tour.
- [Transportation] By bus
- [Attraction/experience] 30 min(s), Guided tour, Takayama Festival Yatai Kaikan, This popular facility displays some of the colorfully decorated festival floats used in the famous Takayama Festival. Enjoy seeing the many intricately made floats.
- [Transportation] By walking
- [Attraction/experience] 30 min(s), Guided tour, Kusakabe Heritage House, Enjoy a visit to this historical Japanese-style townhouse and view a range of exquisite folk art and traditional handicrafts.
- [Transportation] By walking
- [Attraction/experience] 40 min(s), Guided tour, Kamisannomachi, 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.
- [Transportation] By bus
- [Attraction/experience] 5 min(s), Takayama Station, Disembarking only. A stop may be made at Takayama Station for drop-off. Please inform the tour guide in the morning on the day if you would like to be dropped off at Takayama.
- [Transportation] By bus
- [Return] 18:30, at Kanazawa Station, Tour ends after arriving at Kanazawa Station.
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Delight in views of idyllic villages on this 1-day tour from Kanazawa to World Heritage Shirakawago and Takayama. At Shirakawago, enjoy seeing the seasonal scenery of a quaint village of thatch-roofed houses, and at Takayama, take a walk around the old town where traditional Japanese-style townhouses and traces of the Edo period (1603-1868) still remain. Time will be allotted to explore Shirakawago, allowing customers to enjoy local cuisine, take photos, and spend time as they please. With a private vehicle used for transfers, enjoy efficiently visiting Shirakawago and Takayama in comfort. In addition, drop-off is available at Takayama Station, so those planning to go to Nagoya, Tokyo, or Kyoto after sightseeing in Takayama can feel free to participate.
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