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Shirakawago Day Trips

Explore Shirakawa-go village on a guided tour with mesmerizing mountain views and breathtaking farmhouses.
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Slide 1 of 17, Traditional shop in Shirakawa-go with visitor browsing souvenirs, Kanazawa day tour.
Traditional shop in Shirakawa-go with visitor browsing souvenirs, Kanazawa day tour.
Women in traditional kimonos at a shop entrance in Shirakawa-go during a day tour from Kanazawa.
Women in kimonos enjoying gold leaf ice cream on Shirakawa-go Day Tour from Kanazawa.
Traditional gassho-zukuri houses in Shirakawa-go village, surrounded by lush greenery.
Traditional Japanese hearth in Shirakawa-go house during Kanazawa day tour.
Traditional wooden street in Kanazawa, Japan, illuminated by lanterns at dusk.
Gold leaf art creation on paper during Shirakawa-go Day Tour from Kanazawa.
Serene garden with a stone bridge and pond in Shirakawa-go, Japan.
Autumn foliage and stream in Shirakawa-go during a day tour from Kanazawa.
Person in traditional hat viewing Shirakawa-go farmhouse and rice field on Kanazawa day tour.
Traditional gassho-style houses in Shirakawa-go village, surrounded by lush greenery, on a day tour from Kanazawa.
Cherry blossoms over a stream in Shirakawa-go during a day tour from Kanazawa.
Traditional gassho-style houses in Shirakawa-go village, surrounded by lush greenery, on a day tour from Kanazawa.
Snowfall on traditional street in Shirakawa-go during day tour from Kanazawa.
Cooking class with a chef teaching two women to make traditional Japanese sweets in Shirakawa-go.
Scarecrow display in front of a traditional gassho-zukuri house in Shirakawa-go village.
Man sitting with traditional Japanese dolls and straw hats in Shirakawa-go.

Shirakawa-go Day Tour from Kanazawa

5 hrs 30 mins - 9 hrs
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  • Enjoy a half-day guided trip from Kanazawa Station to Shirakawa-go with comfortable round-trip bus transfers.

  • Explore Shirakawa-go village and admire its traditional gassho-zukuri farmhouses set against scenic mountain landscapes.

  • Travel with an English-speaking guide and multilingual audio guidance for deeper insights into the region's history and culture.

  • Upgrade to the full-day tour to visit Kenrokuen Garden and Higashi Chaya District, and take part in Wagashi making and gold leaf crafting experiences.

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  • Enjoy a half-day guided trip from Kanazawa Station to Shirakawa-go with comfortable round-trip bus transfers.

  • Explore Shirakawa-go village and admire its traditional gassho-zukuri farmhouses set against scenic mountain landscapes.

  • Travel with an English-speaking guide and multilingual audio guidance for deeper insights into the region's history and culture.

  • Upgrade to the full-day tour to visit Kenrokuen Garden and Higashi Chaya District, and take part in Wagashi making and gold leaf crafting experiences.

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¥12,000
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From Nagoya: Shirakawa-go & Hida Takayama Day Trip

10 hrs - 1 day
Transfers available
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  • Spend a full day exploring two of central Japan's best-known destinations with round-trip coach transfers from Nagoya and a planned itinerary.

  • An English-speaking guide accompanies the tour, while you enjoy free time to discover Takayama's old town and Shirakawa-go at your own pace.

  • Wander through Hida Takayama's preserved Sanmachi district, lined with Edo-period merchant houses, local craft shops, cafés, and sake breweries.

  • Visit Shirakawa-go, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and stroll through its traditional gassho-zukuri village surrounded by mountain scenery.

  • Upgrade your experience with hotel pickup and drop-off, or choose a Hida beef or vegetarian lunch during your tour.

More details

  • Spend a full day exploring two of central Japan's best-known destinations with round-trip coach transfers from Nagoya and a planned itinerary.

  • An English-speaking guide accompanies the tour, while you enjoy free time to discover Takayama's old town and Shirakawa-go at your own pace.

  • Wander through Hida Takayama's preserved Sanmachi district, lined with Edo-period merchant houses, local craft shops, cafés, and sake breweries.

  • Visit Shirakawa-go, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and stroll through its traditional gassho-zukuri village surrounded by mountain scenery.

  • Upgrade your experience with hotel pickup and drop-off, or choose a Hida beef or vegetarian lunch during your tour.

from
¥6,343
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Takayama to Shirakawa-go Express Bus Ticket

Extended validity
Explore at your pace

  • Travel directly between Takayama and Shirakawa-go on an express bus with no transfers, making your journey fast and hassle-free.

  • Journey through scenic countryside to admire Shirakawa-go's historic streets and gassho-zukuri thatched houses.

  • Choose a one-way ticket in either direction or a round-trip option to match your travel itinerary.

More details

  • Travel directly between Takayama and Shirakawa-go on an express bus with no transfers, making your journey fast and hassle-free.

  • Journey through scenic countryside to admire Shirakawa-go's historic streets and gassho-zukuri thatched houses.

  • Choose a one-way ticket in either direction or a round-trip option to match your travel itinerary.

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¥2,800
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Nagoya to Shirakawa-go Bus Ticket

4 hrs 15 mins - 5 hrs
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  • Travel directly between Nagoya, Takayama, and Shirakawa-go on a comfortable highway bus with no transfers required.

  • Relax in a reserved 4-seat-per-row bus with guaranteed seating, even during Japan's busy travel seasons.

  • Enjoy convenient access to Takayama's historic old town or Shirakawa-go's UNESCO-listed Gassho-style village at your own pace.

  • Choose the one-way route that best suits your itinerary, whether you're traveling from Nagoya to Takayama/Shirakawa-go or returning from Takayama/Shirakawa-go to Nagoya.

More details

  • Travel directly between Nagoya, Takayama, and Shirakawa-go on a comfortable highway bus with no transfers required.

  • Relax in a reserved 4-seat-per-row bus with guaranteed seating, even during Japan's busy travel seasons.

  • Enjoy convenient access to Takayama's historic old town or Shirakawa-go's UNESCO-listed Gassho-style village at your own pace.

  • Choose the one-way route that best suits your itinerary, whether you're traveling from Nagoya to Takayama/Shirakawa-go or returning from Takayama/Shirakawa-go to Nagoya.

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¥4,569

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