Shirakawago Private Day Trip

Discover Shirakawago's Gassho-style houses, scenic mountain views, and local culture on this private day trip from Kanazawa. Journey through Japan's rich heritage!

Day Trip Details

At the indicated time, we'll meet you at your hotel in Kanazawa, then take a public bus to the historic village of Shirakawago. Experience Gassho-style houses from the early 1800s. After a 1-hour ride, we'll arrive at Shirakawago and first visit the Wada-House, the largest traditional Gassho-style farmhouse.

In this village, see the largest concentration of Gassho-zukuri style houses, designed with thatched roofs to withstand heavy snowfall. These homes are held together using only ropes, with no nails. Gassh?-zuruki translates to 'praying hands'—consider its significance.

Alongside our guide, we'll take a 1-hour tour of Ogimachi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to learn about the local life and the history of these homes, some over 250 years old, with a few transformed into open-air museums. You'll have one hour of free time to have lunch at local restaurants.

We will then return to Kanazawa, arriving at your hotel around 5 hours after the start.

Hotel Pickup

Please note that we'll meet you at your hotel if you're in downtown Kanazawa; we will either take a taxi (at your expense) or walk to the bus station. If your hotel is outside the downtown area, we'll meet you at the Kanazawa bus station.

Why Book a Private Tour?

By booking a private tour, a personal guide will accompany you, allowing you to travel at your own pace and potentially save money if traveling in a larger group.