Day trip from Kanazawa to Shirakawa-go

Duration
Approx. 7~8 hours.
Transportation
Highway Bus

Many people may be surprised to learn that it takes only about 80 minutes by bus from Kanazawa to Shirakawa-go, Gifu's World Heritage Site of Gassho-zukuri style architecture,

It can be enjoyed as a day trip from Kanazawa.


This course uses a round-trip highway bus from Kanazawa Station.

  Nohi bus (highway bus)

  Hokutetsu bus(highway bus)


There are 8 to 10 daily express buses from Kanazawa Station to Shirakawa-go.

You can schedule the bus according to your own plans.


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Gassho-Zukuri Village, registered as a World Heritage Site, is home to numerous gassho-zukuri houses, some 100 in all, and is also known as a place where people still live,

The village is also known as a place where people still live and work.

The "good old days of Japan" are still alive and well in Shirakawa-go, with a variety of scenery throughout the four seasons.


On the Experience Plan page, you will find tours that include Gokayama and Shirakawa-go!


Please make use of the official Hokuriku, Hida and Shinshu 3-Star Road Trip website, which introduces model routes including Gokayama and Shirakawa-go!

Day trip from Kanazawa to Shirakawa-go
Approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes on the Kanazawa-Takayama Highway Bus from Kanazawa Station West Exit, Bus Stop No. 4.
Get off at "Shirakawa-go
Arrival at Shirakawa-go (Hagi-cho) Bus Terminal
on foot

Visit to Wada House, a National Important Cultural Property

The Wada Family is the largest gassho-zukuri private house in Shirakawa-go, with a history of over 300 years, and is designated as a National Important Cultural Property.


The first floor (residence) and the second floor (silkworm room for making raw silk) are open to the public.



Visit to Wada House, a National Important Cultural Property

Enjoy Hida beef!

Hida beef is a "black Japanese beef" raised in Gifu Prefecture, which has established itself as one of the leading brands of Wagyu beef in Japan.


There are restaurants in Shirakawa-go that serve Hida beef, so please enjoy it.

Enjoy Hida beef!
on foot or by shuttle bus

Photo taken from the observatory

The view of Ogimachi Gassho-Zukuri Village from this observatory is exceptional.


The shuttle bus is available to take visitors to the observatory, which is a short walk from the town.

Photo taken from the observatory
on foot or by shuttle bus

Walking around Ogimachi Gassho-Zukuri Village ~Cafe time, souvenir time~

Inside the gassho-zukuri houses, there are several "souvenir shops" and cafes.


It is also fun to stop by for a rest.

Walking around Ogimachi Gassho-Zukuri Village  ~Cafe time, souvenir time~
From Shirakawa-go (Hagi-cho) bus terminal, take highway bus Kanazawa-Takayama line for approx. 1 hr. 20 min.
Arrive at Kanazawa Station.
  • Visit to Wada House, a National Important Cultural Property

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