VISIT KANAZAWA, JAPAN - Official Travel Guide

●Highlights

1. 1-day adventure to the World Heritage Site of Shirakawa-go and Kanazawa City

2. A professional English-speaking guide will lead the tour

3. On top of that, multilingual audio guidance is available in English, French, Italian, Spanish, German, Portuguese, and Ukrainian (in the bus)

4. Enjoy walking and tasting local food in Shirakawa-go

5. Make Japanese sweets (Wagashi) with a professional Wagashi craftsman

6. Experience traditional craftwork with a gold leaf workshop

7. Free Wi-Fi available on the bus

●Description

Explore the world-famous UNESCO village on our full-day Shirakawa-go & Kanazawa tour from Kanazawa Station!

Admire the picturesque landscapes of Shirakawa-go in the morning, then return to Kanazawa to visit must-see attractions such as Kenrokuen Garden and Higashi Chaya District.

In Kanazawa, enjoy making Japanese sweets with a professional craftsman and take part in a traditional gold leaf experience.

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

This one-day tour offers unique experiences you wouldn’t have on your own!

●Overview

Tour Operation: Every Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

Excluded Dates: Jan 6 (Mon), Jan 8 (Wed), Jan 9 (Thu), Feb 12 (Wed), June 7 (Sat), Oct 26 (Sun)

Departure Point: JR Kanazawa Station

Visits: Shirakawa-go, Kenrokuen Garden, Japanese sweets making or traditional craft experience, Higashi Chaya District, Gold Leaf Experience

Duration: Approx. 8.5 hours

Minimum Participants: 1 guest

Tour Guide: English-speaking guide

Audio Guide Languages: English, French, Italian, Spanish, German, Portuguese, and Ukrainian

●Itinerary

1. 8:00 AM – Depart from JR Kanazawa Station (Meeting time: 7:50 AM)

2. Travel via Hokuriku Expressway and Tokai-Hokuriku Expressway

3. Shirakawa-go (World Heritage Site)

   ・Explore Gassho-style houses resembling hands in prayer

   ・This fairytale village is one of Japan’s most picturesque sites

   ・Enjoy lunch on your own in the village

4. Kenrokuen Garden

   ・One of Japan’s top three landscape gardens

   ・Appreciate the beauty of all four seasons

5. Japanese Sweets Making or Traditional Craft Experience

   ・Make traditional Wagashi with a professional craftsman

   ・Subject to availability; may be replaced with Daruma doll painting

6. Higashi Chaya District

   ・Explore one of Kanazawa’s historic geisha districts

   ・Try the famous gold-leaf soft-serve ice cream!

7. Gold Leaf Experience

   ・Learn about and try the art of gold leaf application

8. Around 4:45 PM – Return to JR Kanazawa Station

●What’s Included

・Professional English-speaking tour guide

・Air-conditioned vehicle

・Free Wi-Fi on the bus

・Multilingual audio guidance (in the bus)

・Admission to Kenrokuen Garden

・Japanese sweets making or Daruma doll painting (depending on availability)

・Gold leaf experience

●What's excluded

-Food and drinks, unless specified
-Gratuities
-Hotel drop off

●More Info

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●Remarks

・The itinerary order may change due to traffic, weather, or operational reasons.

・If a location is closed, we will visit an alternative spot. No refunds will be issued in this case.

・No additional drop-off services are provided.

・This tour involves walking; comfortable shoes are recommended.

・If you arrive late, you cannot join the tour mid-way.