Shirakawa-go UNESCO Heritage Winter Tour From Kanazawa (Join-in)
Highlights
- Explore the charming Takayama Old Town (Sanmachi Suji), a beautifully preserved Edo-period district filled with traditional wooden houses, craft shops, and sake breweries
- Visit the UNESCO World Heritage village of Shirakawa-go, world-famous for its unique gassho-style farmhouses and magical winter scenery
- Enjoy ample free time at both destinations—wander the streets, sample local snacks, or browse handmade souvenirs at your own pace
- Capture unforgettable photos of snow-covered landscapes, panoramic viewpoints, and traditional Japanese architecture
- Travel comfortably with round-trip transportation from Kanazawa, perfect for travelers seeking a smooth and hassle-free winter day trip
About this tour
Experience two of Japan’s most charming winter destinations in one day. Explore the atmospheric streets of Takayama Old Town before visiting the UNESCO-listed village of Shirakawa-go, famous for its snow-covered Gassho-style farmhouses. Enjoy free time to wander, shop, and take photos at your own pace with convenient round-trip transport from Kanazawa
Itinerary6 stops
- 1
07:30
Meet at Kanazawa Station (East Exit)
- 2
09:30
About 100 min here
Takayama Old Town (Explore local shops, traditional street food, or local sake breweries)
- 3
11:10
By car
- 4
12:00
About 180 min here
Shirakawa-go (Lunch)
- 5
15:00
By car
- 6
17:00
Dismiss at Kanazawa Station
What's included
Included
- · Transport during the tour
- · Guide speaking your language
- · Public liability insurance
Not included
- · Personal expenses
- · Meals not stated in the itinerary
- · Gratuities
Meeting point
金澤車站 (東口)
Know before you go
Child seats are required for children aged 0–6 or under 140 cm. A surcharge of JPY 1,500–2,000 per seat may apply.
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Cancellation policy
Cancel up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the start time are non-refundable.
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- · If you do not arrive at the meeting point at the scheduled time, the booking is treated as used and cannot be refunded.
- · If we cancel your booking for any reason, you will be offered a different date or a full refund — your choice.
- · If your guide does not arrive, contact us and we will arrange a replacement guide or refund you in full.
- · If the tour cannot run because of events beyond anyone’s control — natural disaster, civil unrest, government restrictions — you will be offered a different date or a full refund.
- · If we cancel because of bad weather, you will be offered a different date or a full refund.
- · This activity requires a minimum number of participants. If it is not met, we will offer a different date or a full refund.
Cancel up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the start time are non-refundable.