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1-Day Shirakawago & Takayama Tour (Round Trip from Kanazawa)
$213.47
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Overview
Embark on an extraordinary journey through Japan's hidden cultural gems with this expertly guided day tour from Kanazawa. Explore the enchanting UNESCO World Heritage village of Shirakawago, where fairy-tale gassho-zukuri farmhouses with dramatic thatched roofs have weathered centuries of mountain snow.
Discover historic Takayama, the captivating "Little Kyoto of the Alps," where cobblestone Kami-Sannomachi streets house traditional sake breweries, artisanal miso shops, and charming boutiques selling handcrafted folk art and local delicacies. Marvel at spectacular festival floats at Yatai Kaikan from Japan's most celebrated festivals. Your National Government Licensed Guide unveils fascinating cultural secrets throughout this immersive experience.
Discover historic Takayama, the captivating "Little Kyoto of the Alps," where cobblestone Kami-Sannomachi streets house traditional sake breweries, artisanal miso shops, and charming boutiques selling handcrafted folk art and local delicacies. Marvel at spectacular festival floats at Yatai Kaikan from Japan's most celebrated festivals. Your National Government Licensed Guide unveils fascinating cultural secrets throughout this immersive experience.
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1-Day Shirakawago & Takayama Tour (Round Trip from Kanazawa)
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 10 hours
- Other admission fees and transportation costs included in the tour
- National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter fee
- Air-conditioned and heated tour bus
- 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
Please meet at Kanazawa Station Tourist Information Center, inside Kanazawa Station building by 8:15AM. The tour departs at 8:25AM.
Return details
Please meet at Kanazawa Station Tourist Information Center, inside Kanazawa Station building by 8:15AM. The tour departs at 8:25AM.
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ShirakawagoThis 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
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Takayama Festival Floats Exhibition HallThis popular facility displays some of the colorfully decorated festival floats used in the famous Takayama Festival. Enjoy seeing the many intricately made floats
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Kusakabe Folk Museum[Only 2025] Enjoy a visit to this historical Japanese-style townhouse and view a range of exquisite folk art and traditional handicrafts.*The Kusakabe Heritage House will not be visited on tours in 2026
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Duration: [2025] 40 mins [2026] 70mins. 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.
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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 Station. There will be no drop-off at Takayama Station if no notice has been made
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1-Day Shirakawago & Takayama Tour (Round Trip from Kanazawa)
$213.47
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!