VISIT KANAZAWA, JAPAN - Official Travel Guide

●Highlights

1. Visit Shirakawa-go in the early morning, before crowds arrive

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. Free Wi-Fi available on the bus

●Description

Beat the crowds that flock to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Shirakawa-go by opting for this morning tour from Kanazawa. You'll arrive at the village bright and early, with plenty of time to explore the surrounding area. Snap photos of traditional houses, listen as your guide provides context and insight, and choose whether to try local foods such as ice cream made with sake, or Hida beef (own expense).

●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

Duration: Approx. 3 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

Tour finishes at Kenrokuen Garden Approx. 1:00 pm.

●What’s Included

・Professional English-speaking tour guide

・Air-conditioned vehicle

・Free Wi-Fi on the bus

・Multilingual audio guidance (in the bus)

●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.