Kanazawa & Shirakawago Tour

Discover the history, culture, and beauty of the Japanese Alps on this tour through Kanazawa and Shirakawago.

Options

When you make your reservation, you can choose one of the following options:

Full-Day Tour (8.5 Hours)

At the appointed time, we’ll meet at Kanazawa Station and board a bus for a scenic 1-hour journey to the historic village of Shirakawago. You’ll see traditional Gassho-zukuri houses with steep thatched roofs, understanding why the village is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You can immerse yourself in local culture and indulge in regional delicacies such as Hida beef or Doburoku ice cream.

After exploring Shirakawago, we’ll return to Kanazawa and visit Kenrokuen Garden, known for its harmonious landscape of meticulously designed vegetation, tea houses, bridges, and hidden corners.

Next, we’ll experience Kanazawa’s artistic heritage with a visit to a local artisan, where you may witness Daruma painting or traditional Japanese sweets making, depending on availability.

We will also explore the Higashi Chaya district, a preserved entertainment quarter linked to geisha culture. We will discover the famous gold leaf postcards here. After 8.5 hours, we’ll return to our starting point.

Half-Day Tour (5 Hours)

This tour includes only the visit to Shirakawa, ending at Kenrokuen Garden.

On October 12 and 16, and November 1, 3, and 13, 2025, this tour will end in the Higashi Chaya District.