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World Heritage Shirakawa-go and Experience Tours from Kanazawa

5.0(5,672)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 5672 reviews9 h 30 minFree cancellationBy Japan Panoramic Tours
Shirakawa-go

About this activity

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, then return to Kanazawa to visit must-see attractions like Kenrokuen Garden and Higashi Chaya District.

In Kanazawa, you will make Japanese sweets with a professional craftsman and enjoy the traditional craft of gold leaf experience.

Stroll through the geisha district while savoring luxurious soft serve ice cream adorned with gold leaf.

Enjoy unique experiences on this one-day tour that you wouldn't have on your own.

・1 Day adventure to World Heritage Shirakawago and Kanazawa city

・A Professional English-speaking guide attend this tour

・On top of that, multilingual audio guidance is available in EN, FR, IT, ES, DE, PT, UK

・Please enjoy Walking & Local food in Shirakawa-go

・Let's make Japanese Sweets(Wagashi)with professional Wagashi craftsman

・Learn about Traditional craft Gold leaf experience

What's included

  • ✓A Professional English, Japanese Speaking Tour Guide
  • ✓Air-conditioned vehicle
  • ✓Admission for Kenrokuen Garden
  • ✓Japanese sweets making experience or painting of Daruma dolls
  • ✓Multilingual Audio Guidance
  • ✓Wi-Fi service available on the bus
  • ✓Gold leaf experience

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"

Good to know

  • 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
  • Audio guide is available in English, Spanish, French, Italian, Germany, Portuguese, Ukrainian
  • Itinerary order is subject to change depending on traffic, weather, and operation.
  • If any of the visiting places is closed, we will try to attend an alternative place.
  • We do not supply any extra pick up & drop off service.
  • Please​ let​ us​ know​ your​ booking​ numbers​ and​ total​ number​ of​ people​ before​ the​ tour​, if​ you​ have​ several​ bookings​ or​ if​ you​ have​ booked​ separately so that we can arrange same bus for you..
  • Due to the weather conditions, traffic conditions, or suspension of operation, we may have a possibility not to achieve all the activities. The tour will be attending to alternative place or giving out a gift as a compensation, depending on the situation at that time. There will not be any refunds for these changes.
  • Late arrivals will not be entertained and joining midway is not feasible for the tour. Please arrive the meeting point on time.

Cancellation policy

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

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