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Shirakawago and Takayama Full-Day Tour from Kanazawa

Location Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan
$166.97
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Overview

Kanazawa serves as the gateway to Japan's hidden cultural treasures on this expertly guided day tour. Immerse yourself in the enchanting UNESCO World Heritage village of Shirakawago and the historic charm of Takayama, where tradition and beauty intertwine.

  • 🏷️ 1-Day Shirakawago & Takayama Tour: Enjoy a round trip from Kanazawa, complete with an English-speaking guide for a seamless experience.
  • 🚌 Relax in an air-conditioned and heated tour bus, ensuring comfort throughout your 10-hour journey.
  • 🏡 Visit the picturesque Shirakawago, renowned for its iconic thatch-roofed houses and rich cultural heritage.
  • 🎭 Marvel at the stunning festival floats at the Takayama Festival Floats Exhibition Hall, showcasing the artistry of Japan's most celebrated festivals.
  • 🌄 Take in breathtaking views from the Shirakawago observation deck with an optional shuttle bus service available for a small fee.
  • 🗺️ Stroll through the historic streets of Takayama, where traces of the Edo period (1603-1868) come alive in charming boutiques and traditional sake breweries.
  • 📍 Drop-off at Takayama Station is available upon request, ensuring convenience for your onward journey.
  • 👨‍🏫 Benefit from the insights of a National Government Licensed Guide, who will unveil the fascinating secrets of these cultural gems.
  • 👶 Children up to 5 years old can join free of charge, making this an ideal family-friendly adventure.

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The experience offers several options. This price includes:

One Way (End at Takayama)
End Point: Takayama Station
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide

The experience offers several options, check yours above
  • Other admission fees and transportation costs included in the tour
  • Air-conditioned and heated tour bus
  • English-speaking Guide
  • Fees other than those listed in Includes
  • Shuttle bus fee to Shirakawa-go Observation Deck [Only for those who want to use it]
  • Lunch

Meeting point
Meet your guide holding a JTB Sunrise Tours sign in front of Kanazawa Station Tourist Information Center, inside Kanazawa Station building
Return details
[One Way Option] The tour concludes at Takayama Station at approximately 4:20 PM.
[Round Trip Option] The tour concludes at Kanazawa Station at approximately 6:30 PM.

  • Shirakawago
    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. After visiting a thatch-roofed house, customers are free to stroll around. Meal is not included. Please enjoy the local cuisine on your own during this break. 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
  • Takayama Festival Floats Exhibition Hall
    This popular facility displays some of the colorfully decorated festival floats used in the famous Takayama Festival. Enjoy seeing the many intricately made floats
  • 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.
  • [Only One Way Option] The tour concludes at Takayama Station at approximately 4:20 PM. (pass by)

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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
  • At Shirakawago, the tour will visit one of the thatch-roofed houses in the village of Ogimachi. Entry to the thatch-roofed house may take some time. In case of congestion, customers may explore the interior on their own
  • 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
  • Meals are not included
  • 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)
  • 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
  • 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
  • Photo courtesy of Shirakawa-go Tourist Association
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Shirakawago and Takayama Full-Day Tour from Kanazawa

    Location Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan
    $166.97
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 — You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 — We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 — Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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