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From Kanazawa: Shirakawa-go, Gokayama and Wood Carving Village | 9 hours

38 Reviews | Kanazawa
From $209.08 per person Lowest Price Guarantee
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End the tour at Takayama St
2 Adults x $232.48
$464.96
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$464.96
Start and end at Kanazawa City
2 Adults x $214.92
$429.84
Approx Total
$429.84
Start and end at Kanazawa: Start and end the tour at Kanazawa Station

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Guided Tour at the Wood Craft Town Inami and Shirakawa-go UNESCO site
  • English speaking guide
  • Entry fee at Zuisenji Temple
  • Japanese Paper-Making Experience Fee
  • Transportation to and from Shirakawa-go and all other destinations
  • Lunch
  • Accommodation

Overview

Deep in the mountains of Japan lies the quaint villages of Shirakawa-go and Gokayama, with their beautifully preserved gassho-style houses. These UNESCO World Heritage Sites, some of the buildings are over 250 years old, gives a glimpse into the ways of Japanese traditional farming communities. On the way from Kanazawa to those stunning sites, there are other historic towns such as the woodcarvers of Inami. Being far from the large cities of Tokyo and Osaka, enjoy walking through a town which continues its tradition of woodcarving to this day. On the shops, in the temples and on signs are beautiful examples of this living history. The entire region was once home to many different kinds of local crafts, such as Japanese style paper making, an activity that you can do on this tour. Enjoy a day long bus tour from Kanazawa where you can see expert wood carving, try your hand at paper making and see the UNESCO World Heritage sites Shirakawa-go and Gokayama traditional homes.

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Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Come to Japan - watch, listen, experience, explore and learn

Published on May, 2025

Dan was amazing. He is warm hearted, knowledgeable, accommodating and wonderful company. He brought to life the Japanese culture with respect and dignity.

A great day!

Published on May, 2025

A really enjoyable day. Daniel was excellent and informative guide. I was great to see some beautiful and interesting places.

Great tour

Published on May, 2025

The tour was very informative, comfortable, and organized. Our guide Daniel was very personable and provided in-depth information of the various tour sites visited. So glad we booked this tour!

Day trip

Published on May, 2025

Great trip and guide. Saw small villages we would never have been able to get to. Learned more about this area. Very enjoyable!

Great guide, fascinating sites!

Published on May, 2025

This tour was amazing! The guide was very knowledgeable and we learned so much! This was easily one of the highlights of my trip!

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