VISIT KANAZAWA, JAPAN - Official Travel Guide

Tour Recommendations!

★ Limited-time experience! A breathtaking early summer destination
　 Visit the Hakusan Alpine Botanical Garden, open for only about six weeks from early June to mid-July, where colorful alpine flowers are in full bloom.

★ Stroll through a historic village
　 Enjoy free time exploring the Shiramine district, a designated Important Preservation District for Traditional Buildings, where a unique culture and charming streetscape remain.

★ Savor a special countryside lunch
　 A “Yamazato no Omusubi Bento” filled with the rich flavors of the Hakusan foothills is included.
　 Enjoy your meal surrounded by nature in the botanical garden.

★ Stop at a popular roadside station
　 We will also visit “Michi-no-Eki Sena,” where you can find a variety of local specialties and souvenirs.

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This tour lets you fully experience the nature, history, and cuisine of the Shiramine area in Hakusan City. Don’t miss this opportunity to visit Shiramine!

Hakusan Alpine Botanical Garden

Open only once a year for about six weeks from early June to mid-July, when the alpine flowers are at their peak, this seasonal botanical garden offers a truly special experience. Located near the summit of Mt. Nishiyama (857m), it provides stunning views of Mt. Hakusan—one of Japan’s “Three Sacred Mountains,” along with Mt. Fuji and Mt. Tateyama.
In the garden, you can admire around 50 varieties and 100,000 alpine plants in bloom. While enjoying the scenery, you can also savor a local rice ball (onigiri) bento filled with the rich flavors of the Hakusan foothills.

 

Shiramine – Important Preservation District for Traditional Buildings

Visit the Shiramine district, located in one of Japan’s heaviest snowfall regions. Here, unique architectural styles developed to withstand the harsh winter climate have been carefully preserved and passed down through generations.
Designated in 2012 by Japan’s Agency for Cultural Affairs, this historic area offers a charming streetscape full of character and tradition.

 

Michi-no-Eki Sena (Roadside Station)

We will stop at the popular roadside station “Sena,” where you can enjoy shopping for local specialties and souvenirs. From well-known local products such as “Hakusan Hyakusen” to a wide variety of regional goods, you can experience the flavors and culture of the Hakusan area through its products.

 

Yamazato no Omusubi Bento (Countryside Rice Ball Lunch)

Enjoy a special “Yamazato no Omusubi Bento,” filled with the natural bounty of the Hakusan region. This lunch features local delicacies such as char (iwana fish), wild boar, mountain vegetables, nameko mushrooms, and traditional firm tofu.
The highlight is three types of rice balls made from locally grown rice, known for their soft texture and natural sweetness.
The meal is served in a traditional bamboo-leaf lunch box, making it easy to carry and perfect for enjoying in the great outdoors.

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【Tour Schedule】

07:50a.m.

│Meet at JR Kanazawa Sta.

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08:00a.m.

│ Depart from Kanazawa Station

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10:00a.m.  - 12:20p.m.　

│ Hakusan Alpine Botanical Garden (Free time)

│ Lunch (box lunch) in the Alpine Botanical Garden.In case of rain, lunch will be served at the Center House "Kamoshika".

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12:35p.m. - 01:35p.m.

│ Shiramine Important Traditional Building Group Preservation Area (Free time)

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02:00p.m.  - 02:20p.m.

│ Roadside Station "Sena" (rest)

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03:40p.m.

└ Arrive at Kanazawa Station

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Notes / Important Information 

* The tour will operate in rainy weather. In case of cancellation, you will be notified by 3:00 PM on the day before.

* The tour may be canceled depending on the opening status of the Hakusan Alpine Botanical Garden.

* An English-speaking staff member will accompany the tour.

* Vegetarian and vegan meal options are not available for lunch.

* Minimum age requirement: 6 years old (children aged 0–5 are not permitted to join)

<< Hakusan Alpine Botanical Garden >>
 * There is about 10 minutes of climbing each way. Please climb at your own pace, slowly, and without exertion.
 * We recommend that you wear comfortable clothing suitable for hiking, clothing that does not expose skin to prevent insect bites, and shoes that will allow you to trek.
 * Please bring trekking poles, etc. if rossible.
 * If the weather is fine, lunch (onigiri bento) can be eaten on benches or tents in the Botanical Garden. Lunch box will be distributed in advance, Please take the distributed lunch boxes to the Botanical Garden by yourself. Also, please bring a leisure sheet, etc. if necessary. (In case of rain, lunch will be served in the Center House "Kamoshika".)
 * There are no restrooms in the Alpine Botanical Garden. Please use the restrooms in the Kamoshika Center House. (We will stop by the bus before climbing the mountain.)

* In rainy weather, the trail can become slippery, so please watch your footing carefully. In addition, using an umbrella can be dangerous, so we recommend bringing and wearing a raincoat (rainwear).

*Please check the Hakusan Alpine Botanical Garden website for details. (Japanese only)

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【Qualifying age 】

*Ages for tour participants: 6 years old and up (children 0-5 years old are not allowed to join the tour)

*A client under 18 years of age and traveling alone during the tour period shall provide White Ring with written consent of his/her guardian. Clients under 15 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian, except for certain courses.

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【Notes】

* Capacity : 25people (minimum number of participants: 1)
* A tour guide and English-speaking staff will accompany the tour. 

* Lunch : included  (Box lunch (Contents are subject to change)  Vegetarian/vegan, etc. are not available.)
* Time required: approx. 7 hours and 40 minutes

* Scheduled to be held rain or shine. (In case of cancellation, we will notify you by 3:00 p.m. the day before the event.)

* Tour may be cancelled depending on the opening condition of Hakusan Alpine Botanical Garden.

* Schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to road conditions, weather, etc.

* The tour fee includes round-trip transportation, meals, experiences, and consumption tax as specified in the itinerary. The tour fee is subject to change in accordance with changes in consumption tax, etc.

*Operating bus companies: White Ring Bus & Tours Co., Ltd., Fuji-kotsu Co., Ltd., MARUICHI KANKO Co., Ltd. Hakusan Kitasaki Bus, Map Co., Ltd., WEST JAPAN JR BUS Co., Ltd.,Daiwa Taxi Co., Ltd

【Wi-Fi on the bus】

Free Wi-Fi service is available on the bus. However, this service is not available on buses other than the White Ring Bus & Tours Co., Ltd.,

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