[One-day bus tour departing from Kanazawa Station] Shirakawa-go/Takayama tour platinum route bus tour
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Description
Tour dates: Every Wednesday, Thursday This tour is a bus tour departing from Kanazawa Station.Visit Shirakawago, a World Heritage Site very popular with foreigners, and Hida Takayama in Gifu Prefecture.English-speaking staff will accompany you, so you can participate with peace of mind.On the bus, your guide will give you a walking map of each tourist destination.The guide will guide you through the sights and souvenirs beforehand, so you can enjoy walking around efficiently.Lunch is a Japanese set meal full of local dishes from the Hida region and mountain produce.You don't have to worry about food, so you can take a leisurely stroll. The tour ends (arrival at Kanazawa Station) at 5:15 p.m. <Itinerary> 07:50 Meet at JR Kanazawa Station, Kanazawa Port Exit (West Exit) Group Bus Stop 08:00 forehand from JR Kanazawa Station 09:15 - 09:30 Michi no Eki Shirakawa-go 09: 40 - 11 : 30 Shirakawa-go free walking 11:30 - 12:15 Lunch 13 : 15 - 15 : 00 Hida Takayama Free Walking 17:15 Arrival JR Kanazawa Station, Kanazawa Port Exit (West Exit) Group Bus Stop *Schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to road conditions, weather, etc. *Michi no Eki Shirakawago is closed from December 29 to January 1.On regular holidays, we will stop at Jottekale Castleside (Toyama Prefecture). *The price of the trip does not include admission to each facility or meals during free time. *Infants do not include meals.Bus seat prices only.If you require infant meals, please book as a child. *Under 2s are free.Bus seats and meals are not included. Notes Please climb the Ogimachi Castle Ruins Observatory yourself.Walking is about 10 to 15 minutes one way.A paid shuttle bus costs 300 yen one way (paid locally).
Tour Options
Itinerary
You can visit the Gassho Museum attached to the Shirakawa-go Roadside Station. Please take a look at the Gassho-style structure before going to Shirakawa-go. There are also many souvenirs for sale. Please note that the museum is closed from December 29th to January 1st, so you will have to stop by another place.
The World Heritage site of Shirakawa-go is open for free exploration. Feel free to stroll around at your own pace and enjoy the countryside scenery at your leisure. A delicious lunch full of mountain delicacies is included. *The duration of your stay includes lunch time.
You will have free time to explore Hida Takayama. Enjoy eating and shopping while strolling through the charming old townscape.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Wheelchair accessible
Reviews(151)
The day was wonderfully organized. Our guide and driver were knowledgeable and caring. Lunch was delicious! Would definitely go on the same tour again in a different season.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for giving us a perfect rating! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your day exploring Shirakawa-go and Takayama, and that our guide and driver helped make your experience enjoyable and comfortable. We’re also very happy to know that you enjoyed the lunch! As you mentioned, both Shirakawa-go and Takayama have a different charm in every season. In particular, we highly recommend visiting Shirakawa-go in winter, when the traditional gassho-style houses are beautifully covered in snow and create a truly magical atmosphere. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again in a different season on your next visit to Japan. Thank you once again for choosing our tour!
The tour was perfectly organised and efficient and our guides and driver were excellent. Going to Shirakawa-go was a unique tourist experience. We loved the Kanda house- beautifully maintained with informative signage and displays. The village was gorgeous. Lunch there was traditional and very good. The downside was the village felt fairly crowded. Still worth seeing. The brief stop in Takayama was nice but not as enjoyable. I would have liked to stay in Takayama rather than just have a brief stop. Overall, it was a good experience but maybe one I would recommend only if you have a longish stay in Kanazawa. I would have preferred to use the extra day in Kanazawa.
Thank you very much for joining our Shirakawa-go & Takayama Tour and for taking the time to share your valuable feedback. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the beautiful scenery of Shirakawa-go, your visit to the Kanda House, the traditional lunch, and that you were satisfied with the overall organization of the tour. We also truly appreciate your kind words about our guide and driver. Depending on the season and time of day, Shirakawa-go can become quite crowded. In particular, during lunchtime, visitors may sometimes need to wait in long lines at restaurants. Since lunch is included in our tour, we aim to make your visit more efficient by allowing you to enjoy your time exploring Shirakawa-go without having to worry about finding a place to eat or waiting for a table. We are pleased to know that you were able to enjoy your time there despite the crowds. We also appreciate your valuable feedback regarding the time spent in Takayama. Our tour is designed to allow guests to experience both Shirakawa-go and Takayama, two destinations with different charms, within one day. However, we understand that some guests may prefer more time to explore Takayama at a relaxed pace, and we will take your comments into consideration for future tour planning. Thank you again for choosing our tour.
A beautiful excursion in a fascinating place. Friendly and nice guide. Magnificent places. Recommended.
Thank you very much for joining our Shirakawa-go & Takayama Tour and for your wonderful 5-star review. We are delighted to hear that you had a fulfilling and enjoyable time exploring both Shirakawa-go and Takayama. Thank you also for your kind words about our guide. Your feedback is truly encouraging and greatly appreciated. We will continue striving to provide enjoyable and comfortable tours for all of our guests.
Excellent day, fantastic guide, well organised trip. Great introduction to a traditional Japanese culture
Thank you very much for your wonderful review and for giving us a perfect rating. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your day and that you were satisfied with our guide and the overall organization of the tour. It is especially rewarding to know that your visit to Shirakawa-go and Takayama provided a wonderful introduction to Japan's traditional culture. We truly appreciate your kind words. We will continue striving to provide memorable experiences and share the beauty of Japan with our guests. Thank you again, and we wish you all the best on your future travels.
Tour guide was inconsiderate and rude. I traveled with my 80 year old parents. Asked for front or near front seats since they can't move TOour guide She was difficult and rude Other than that trip was great
Thank you very much for taking the time to share your feedback. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the tour overall. However, we are truly sorry to learn that you felt our tour guide was inconsiderate and rude. If our guide's attitude came across as unfriendly or intimidating, we sincerely apologize for the unpleasant experience. We also understand your concern regarding the seating arrangement. We checked your reservation and found that we had not received a request for front or forward seating before the tour. As seat requests can be made either at the time of booking or by contacting us before the tour, we would have done our best to accommodate your parents' needs had we been informed in advance. While we cannot guarantee specific seats due to operational reasons, we always try to assist guests whenever possible. We truly appreciate your valuable feedback, which we will share with our team to help improve both our customer service and guiding experience. Thank you again for traveling with us, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again in the future.
We had a really goodtime on this bus tour. Our guide Hana switched seamlessly from explaining the points of interest in Japanese, to English. We found it to be a great cultural experience which I would recommend to all
Thank you very much for your wonderful 5-star review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed our Shirakawa-go and Takayama tour. We are also pleased to know that you appreciated the bilingual guidance in both Japanese and English, and that the tour gave you a meaningful opportunity to experience Japanese culture. Your comments that it was a "great cultural experience" and that you would recommend our tour to others are truly encouraging to our entire team. We will continue striving to provide tours that allow our guests to fully experience the beauty and culture of Japan. Thank you once again for choosing to travel with us.
Relaxing and what was expected. The free roaming was wonderful. The guide was punctual, professional and a few jokes along the way. The driver for the day was great too.
Thank you very much for joining our Shirakawa-go & Takayama tour and for taking the time to share your feedback. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the free time to explore and that our guide and driver helped make your day pleasant and relaxing. Your kind words about their professionalism and hospitality are greatly appreciated. We will continue striving to improve our tours and services so that we can provide an even better experience in the future.
This is a great day trip. Very well organised and the guide was excellent. Lunch was really nice also in a very traditional Japanese restaurant. Would recommend
Thank you very much for joining our Shirakawa-go and Takayama Day Tour and for taking the time to leave us a wonderful review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour, the traditional Japanese lunch, and the company of our guide. Shirakawa-go and Takayama offer a unique glimpse into Japan’s history, culture, and rural beauty, and we are pleased that you were able to experience them in comfort. Your recommendation means a great deal to us and serves as encouragement for our entire team. We hope to welcome you again on another journey in Japan in the future. Thank you once again for traveling with us.
An excellent trip to visit Shirakawa-go and Takayama from Kanazawa without worries, typical lunch included, and attentive to our vegetarian menu requirement. Friendly guide and respected schedules, highly recommended.
Thank you very much for your wonderful review and for joining our Shirakawa-go and Takayama tour. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour, the local lunch, and our guide's hospitality. We are also pleased that we were able to accommodate your vegetarian meal request and help make your day enjoyable. For guests with dietary restrictions or special meal requests, we kindly ask that they inform us in advance whenever possible. Please note that requests made shortly before the tour date may be difficult to accommodate depending on restaurant arrangements. Thank you again for your recommendation.
This was an amazing tour! Seeing these beautiful historical places with such a friendly and helpful guide was a priceless experience that my family will always treasure in their memory.
Thank you very much for joining our Shirakawa-go & Hida Takayama Day Tour and for taking the time to share your wonderful review. We are delighted to hear that you and your family enjoyed visiting these beautiful historic destinations and that our guide helped make your experience even more memorable. Your kind words mean a great deal to us, and we are honored that this tour became a treasured memory for your family. Thank you again for choosing our tour. We hope to welcome you back on another journey in Japan in the future.


