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From Kanazawa: Shirakawa-go, Gokayama and Wood Carving Village

4.9(155)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 155 reviews9 hFree cancellationBy Snow Monkey Resorts Tours (Machinovate Japan Ltd.)
From Kanazawa: Shirakawa-go, Gokayama and Wood Carving Village

About this activity

Deep in the mountains of Japan lies the quaint villages of Shirakawa-go and Gokayama, with their beautifully preserved gassho-style houses. These UNESCO World Heritage Sites, some of the buildings are over 250 years old, gives a glimpse into the ways of Japanese traditional farming communities. On the way from Kanazawa to those stunning sites, there are other historic towns such as the woodcarvers of Inami. Being far from the large cities of Tokyo and Osaka, enjoy walking through a town which continues its tradition of woodcarving to this day. On the shops, in the temples and on signs are beautiful examples of this living history. The entire region was once home to many different kinds of local crafts, such as Japanese style paper making, an activity that you can do on this tour. Enjoy a day long bus tour from Kanazawa where you can see expert wood carving, try your hand at paper making and see the UNESCO World Heritage sites Shirakawa-go and Gokayama traditional homes.

What's included

  • ✓Guided Tour at the Wood Craft Town Inami and Shirakawa-go UNESCO site
  • ✓English speaking guide
  • ✓Entry fee at Zuisenji Temple
  • ✓Japanese Paper-Making Experience Fee
  • ✓Transportation to and from Shirakawa-go and all other destinations

Not included

  • ✕Lunch
  • ✕Accommodation

Meeting and pickup

  • The meeting point is in front of the Tourist Information Center, directly across from the Shinkansen Gates. Look for the sumo wrestler cutouts under the information sign, where our guide will be waiting wearing a SNOW MONKEY RESORTS ID.

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • All listed events, activities, and experiences are subject to availability. Please note that while certain tour options may appear bookable through our platforms, this does not guarantee that every experience can be carried out as scheduled in the tour itinerary. Many activities require direct confirmation with our partner venues, and availability may vary based on the date and other factors. Should any part of your ordered itinerary require adjustment or deviation from the original schedule, or if a specific experience is unavailable, we will contact you promptly to discuss suitable alternatives or amendments.
  • During the New Year's time period (12/28-1/5) many stores in Inami(wood carving) and Gokayama are closed. Shirakawago is mostly open. Therefore, the paper making is not available during that time. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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