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Kanazawa-shi · Japan

Shirakawa-go: Guided Tour + Optional Kanazawa Visit & Roundtrip Bullet Train

Explore a UNESCO-listed village and see gassho-zukuri farmhouses

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Two people in winter clothing stand in front of a snow-covered traditional wooden house in a snowy mountain setting.

About this experience

If you select a train option, take the train from Tokyo, Kyoto, or Osaka to Kanazawa, where you will meet your guide. Visit Shirakawa-go, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for its gassho-zukuri farmhouses. Enjoy free time to explore the village at your own pace or have lunch (at your own expense). Then go to Kenroku-en (depending on selection), one of the Three Great Gardens of Japan, noted for its structured design, bridges, and ponds. Continue to the Higashi Chaya District (if selected), where preserved teahouses and artisan shops can be found. Return to Kanazawa Station and take your selected train back to Tokyo, Kyoto, or Osaka.

What is included

* Entry to Kenroku-en (depending on selection) * Visit to Kanazawa (depending on selection) * Live guide * Small-group guided tour * Roundtrip bullet train from Osaka, Kyoto, or Tokyo (depending on selection) * Transportation via air-conditioned coach * Free time in Shirakawa-go

Shirakawa-go Day Trips from Kanazawa · If you've selected the tour with train departure from Osaka, Kyoto, or Tokyo, note that the train journey to Kanazawa is not guided. Upon arrival, meet your guide at Kanazawa City Centennial Monument (1 Chome-8 Hirooka, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-0031, Japan)