World Heritage Shirakawa-go Perfect Guided Tour from Kanazawa
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Explore the world famous UNESCO village on our full-day Shirakawago & Kanazawa tour from Kanazawa station! Admire the picturesque landscapes in Shirakawa-go in the morning. You can enjoy a variety of local foods as you walk around, including Hida beef, the famous local pudding, and ice cream made with unfiltered sake called "Doburoku". How do you spend your time here?
Your experience
Stop 1
Our starting point
Stop 2
・Shirakawa-go（Shirakawa Village) is a Japanese mountain settlement. ・Gassho style, which looks like hands joined in prayer. ・This fairytale village is bound to inspire you as one of Japanese most picturesque site.
Stop 3
The Ogimachi Castle Site Scenic Lookout affords visitors unimpeded views over the village of Ogimachi, the central settlement in Shirakawa-go and part of the “Historic Villages of Shirakawa-go and Gokayama” World Heritage Site. You can choose to hike the gentle slope on your own or make your own way to the observation deck by shuttle bus.
Stop 4
Our finish point
What’s included
- A Professional English, Japanese Speaking Tour Guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Multilingual Audio Guidance
- Wi-Fi service available on the bus
Not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Lunch
Meeting and pickup
【MEETING POINT】 Kanazawa Station West Plaza - Short-term Car Park URL; https://maps.app.goo.gl/uf7DTGVBCAgC8VwJ7 【ADDRESS】1 Chome-802 Hirooka, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Japan 【Meeting time】7:50am 【Departure time】8:00am ★Look out for green and white flag "Japan Panoramic Tours"
Before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- On October 12 and 16, and on November 1, 3, and 13, this tour ends at the Higashi Chaya District (1-chome, Higashiyama, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture 920-0831).
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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