Shirakawa-go Day Trips
A fairytale mountain village: day trips from Kanazawa reach UNESCO-listed Shirakawa-go, famed for its steep thatched gassho-zukuri farmhouses set among the mountains, often combined with nearby Gokayama or Takayama. Timeless rural Japan.
200 tours · prices per person, book with partner
Shirakawa-go Trips in Kanazawa — FAQ
What is Shirakawa-go?
A UNESCO village of thatched gassho-zukuri farmhouses in the mountains.
How far is Shirakawa-go from Kanazawa?
About 1.5 hours by bus, a popular full-day trip.
What is special about Shirakawa-go?
Its steep thatched roofs, especially magical under winter snow.


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![Departing from Takayama [Regular sightseeing bus] World Heritage Sites Shirakawago and Gokayama Ainokura](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia-cdn.tripadvisor.com%2Fmedia%2Fattractions-splice-spp-720x480%2F11%2F22%2F89%2F94.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
![[One-day bus tour departing from Kanazawa Station] Shirakawa-go/Takayama tour platinum route bus tour](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia-cdn.tripadvisor.com%2Fmedia%2Fattractions-splice-spp-720x480%2F10%2F0c%2F33%2F6f.jpg&w=3840&q=75)

















