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PLAN

1-Day World Heritage Shirakawago & Takayama Tour (Round Trip from Kanazawa)

  • Tour Details
1. This 1-day tour from Kanazawa visits Shirakawago and Takayama.
2. At the World Heritage site Shirakawago, enjoy seeing the seasonal scenery of a quaint village of thatch-roofed houses.　
3. At Takayama, take a walk around the old town, where traditional Japanese-style townhouses and traces of the Edo period (1603-1868) still remain.         
4. Travel efficiently with a private vehicle to Shirakawago and Takayama in comfort.　
5. Drop-off is also available at Takayama Station. Those who plan on heading to Nagoya, Tokyo, or Kyoto after sightseeing in Takayama can feel free to participate.

About Initiatives for Sustainable Tourism:
This tour promotes Environment(Eco)-friendly efforts and Cross-cultural Understanding as stated under Sunrise Tours' Sustainable Development Goals. By converting CO2 emissions during the tour to green energy, it's possible to contribute to activities protecting the planet's future. (From January 2025 onwards, this will be a carbon offset product purchasing Japan-certified J-Credits.
 This makes it possible to support initiatives such as forest conservation and contribute to activities protecting the planet's future. ) We advocate for responsible travel, and urge one and all to become responsible travelers.
Please check the following page for details.
http://jtbgmt.com/en/g-web/sdgs


World Heritage Site,  Shirakawago 
  • Tour Overview
Req. to Run Tour
1guest(s)
Req. per Booking
1guest(s)
Departs
Ishikawa
Guide Service
English
Tour Guide/Conductor Language
Not Available
Audio Guide
Not Available
Tangential multilingual assistant or multilingual reception accepted
Not Available
Meeting Place/Time
08:15  near Kanazawa Station Tourist Information Center (inside Kanazawa Station building)
Included
National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter fee, Other admission fees and transportation costs included in the tour
Not Included
Meal 
  • Remarks
Remarks
Planning Company: JTB Global Marketing & Travel Inc.                                 

 　　　　　　Address: 2-3-14 Higashi Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo                                 

 　　　Japan Tourism Agency Registered Travel Agent (No. 1723)

A member of the Japan Association of Travel Agents

 
[Reception Method]

At reception, please show the reservation confirmation sheet or e-mail (printout/digital copy on mobile device) to staff.
[Cancellation Charge]

[2024] Cancellation fees will be charged from 7 days in advance.

[2025] Cancellation fees will be charged from 10 days in advance.
[Operation Conditions/Tour Conditions]

- If the minimum number of participants (1) is not met by 4 days before the scheduled date, or due to other operational management circumstances, the tour on that date may be canceled.

- The last reception day (reservation deadline) is 2 days prior to the tour.

- If the tour is canceled, customers will be notified by the conducting company or their travel agent.

- The itinerary displayed on the booking screen is the final itinerary.
[Exemptions/Itinerary Guarantee: Itinerary/Destinations]

- After departure, the tour may stop by at hotels in Kanazawa City to pick up customers. Please note that customers may not disembark for a break here.

- If sightseeing facilities are closed, the tour will be taken to alternative destinations.

- The departure and arrival times and time to be spent at destinations written on the itinerary are an estimate. The order of activities and arrival times may differ depending on road conditions and congestion at destinations.

- Please note that customers on this plan may ride along with participants of other tours.

[2024] At Shirakawago, the tour will visit the Wada House, the largest thatch-roofed house in the World Heritage area. If closed, the tour will visit another sightseeing facility.

[2025] At Shirakawago, the tour will visit one of the thatch-roofed houses in the village of Ogimachi.
[Important Notes/Supplements: Meeting/Pick-up/Pick-up Location]

 In front of Kanazawa Station Tourist Information Center (inside Kanazawa Station building)

Address: inside JR Kanazawa Station building, 1-1 Kinoshinbomachi, Kanazawa-shi, Ishikawa Prefecture

*Please head to the meet-up in front of Kanazawa Station Tourist Information Center inside the Kanazawa Station building.
[Important Notes/Supplements: Regarding Children/Infants]

- Children up to 5 years old may join free of charge, but will not be provided with bus seats. If bus seats are required, please make a booking under the child rate.
[Important Notes/Supplements: Regarding Meals]

Meals are not included.
[Bus/Hired Car Company] One of the following.

Depending on the number of tour participants, transportation to be used may be other than a large bus (mid-size bus, small bus, hired car, or taxi).

Oriental Co., Ltd.; or Nohi Noriai Jidosha Co., Ltd.
[Important Notes/Supplements: Language Support]

Guide Language Support: English - The tour is accompanied by a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter.

*Drivers do not work as guides.
[Important Notes/Supplements: Health Restrictions & Accessibility]

Wheelchair Accessibility: NO

Stroller Accessibility: NO

Service Animal Accompaniment: NO

Infant Required to Sit on Lap: YES

Infant Seat Availability: NO

Recommended for Customers with Back Problems: YES

Recommended for Pregnant Customers: YES

Recommended for Customers with Heart Problems/Other Serious Medical Conditions: YES


Tour Physical Difficulty Level: Easy - Most customers can participate

　　　　　　        

In the event that a bus company not listed in the Remarks/Important Notes will be used, customers will receive a separate confirmation document via email at least 1 day in advance.

Booking

  • January
    2024
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  • Requests Accepted
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Price (per person)
Adults (12-99)
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children (6-11)
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Infants (0-5)
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Number of People
Adults
Children
Infants
Payment in Advance Total
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    Customers are to check and save the content themselves.
  • The [Plan Name], [Tour Date], [Tour Price], [Tour Outline], [Remarks/Important Notes], and [Itinerary] on the booking screen are part of the Terms & Conditions Document (Important Items). Print or save as PDF.
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  • Payments must be made using credit card.
  • After the payment has been processed, the travel contract will be finalized once the customer receives a reservation confirmation email along with an attached reservation confirmation sheet.
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  • Itinerary

The information displayed for this tour is valid for the next possible departure date.
This date was automatically selected. Please select a departure date to show the most accurate information for that date.

DayTimeDurationItineraryItinerary Details/Special ItemsTransportationMeal
StartEnd(min)
18:15Meet in front of Kanazawa Station Tourist Information Center (inside Kanazawa Station building)Please arrive by 8:15.
The bus will depart at 8:25.
Address: inside JR Kanazawa Station building, 1-1 Kinoshinbomachi, Kanazawa-shi, Ishikawa Prefecture
*Please head to the meet-up in front of Kanazawa Station Tourist Information Center inside the Kanazawa Station building.
*After departure, the tour may stop by at hotels in Kanazawa City to pick up customers.
*Please inform the tour guide if you would like to be dropped off at Takayama Station.
　There will be no drop-off at Takayama Station if no notice has been made in advance.
190Travel from Kanazawa to ShirakawagoBus
1105[2024]
Shirakawago & Wada Residence (traditional thatch-roofed house)		This is one of the thatch-roofed house villages, also registered as a World Heritage Site. Look around and be fascinated by the culture and history of the village.
*A shuttle bus (additional charges apply) runs to the Shirakawago observation deck. For those who would like to use this service, please pay at the location. Depending on weather conditions, shuttle bus operation may be suspended.
145[2024] Purchase Own Lunch (Shirakawago Area)
Meals are not included.
1105[2025]
Stroll around Shirakawago & Visit a Thatch-roofed House		This is one of the thatch-roofed house villages, also registered as a World Heritage Site. Look around and be fascinated by the culture and history of the village.
*After visiting a thatch-roofed house, customers are free to stroll around.
*A shuttle bus (additional charges apply) runs to the Shirakawago observation deck. For those who would like to use this service, please pay at the location. Depending on weather conditions, shuttle bus operation may be suspended.
145[2025] Purchase Own Lunch (Shirakawago Area)
Meals are not included.
Customers can enjoy regional cuisine.
160From Shirakawago to TakayamaBus
130Yatai Kaikan (Takayama Festival Floats Exhibition Hall)This popular facility displays some of the colorfully decorated festival floats used in the famous Takayama Festival. Enjoy seeing the many intricately made floats.
120TransferOn Foot
130Kusakabe Heritage HouseEnjoy a visit to this historical Japanese-style townhouse and view a range of exquisite folk art and traditional handicrafts.
110TransferOn Foot
140Kami-SannomachiLocated in the heart of the castle town, the old streets of this area which originally developed as a merchant town retain traces from the Edo period (1603-1868), and are a must-see for visitors.
116:1016:2010(only disembarking at Takayama Station)A stop may be made at Takayama Station for drop-off.
*Please inform the tour guide in the morning on the day if you would like to be dropped off at Takayama Station.
　There will be no drop-off at Takayama Station if no notice has been made.
1140Travel from Takayama to Kanazawa StationBus
117:3018:30Kanazawa StationTour ends after arriving at Kanazawa Station.
  • Itinerary

The information displayed for this tour is valid for the next possible departure date.
This date was automatically selected. Please select a departure date to show the most accurate information for that date.

DayTimeDurationItineraryItinerary Details/Special ItemsTransportationMeal
StartEnd(min)
18:15Meet in front of Kanazawa Station Tourist Information Center (inside Kanazawa Station building)Please arrive by 8:15.
The bus will depart at 8:25.
Address: inside JR Kanazawa Station building, 1-1 Kinoshinbomachi, Kanazawa-shi, Ishikawa Prefecture
*Please head to the meet-up in front of Kanazawa Station Tourist Information Center inside the Kanazawa Station building.
*After departure, the tour may stop by at hotels in Kanazawa City to pick up customers.
*Please inform the tour guide if you would like to be dropped off at Takayama Station.
　There will be no drop-off at Takayama Station if no notice has been made in advance.
190Travel from Kanazawa to ShirakawagoBus
1105[2024]
Shirakawago & Wada Residence (traditional thatch-roofed house)		This is one of the thatch-roofed house villages, also registered as a World Heritage Site. Look around and be fascinated by the culture and history of the village.
*A shuttle bus (additional charges apply) runs to the Shirakawago observation deck. For those who would like to use this service, please pay at the location. Depending on weather conditions, shuttle bus operation may be suspended.
145[2024] Purchase Own Lunch (Shirakawago Area)
Meals are not included.
1105[2025]
Stroll around Shirakawago & Visit a Thatch-roofed House		This is one of the thatch-roofed house villages, also registered as a World Heritage Site. Look around and be fascinated by the culture and history of the village.
*After visiting a thatch-roofed house, customers are free to stroll around.
*A shuttle bus (additional charges apply) runs to the Shirakawago observation deck. For those who would like to use this service, please pay at the location. Depending on weather conditions, shuttle bus operation may be suspended.
145[2025] Purchase Own Lunch (Shirakawago Area)
Meals are not included.
Customers can enjoy regional cuisine.
160From Shirakawago to TakayamaBus
130Yatai Kaikan (Takayama Festival Floats Exhibition Hall)This popular facility displays some of the colorfully decorated festival floats used in the famous Takayama Festival. Enjoy seeing the many intricately made floats.
120TransferOn Foot
130Kusakabe Heritage HouseEnjoy a visit to this historical Japanese-style townhouse and view a range of exquisite folk art and traditional handicrafts.
110TransferOn Foot
140Kami-SannomachiLocated in the heart of the castle town, the old streets of this area which originally developed as a merchant town retain traces from the Edo period (1603-1868), and are a must-see for visitors.
116:1016:2010(only disembarking at Takayama Station)A stop may be made at Takayama Station for drop-off.
*Please inform the tour guide in the morning on the day if you would like to be dropped off at Takayama Station.
　There will be no drop-off at Takayama Station if no notice has been made.
1140Travel from Takayama to Kanazawa StationBus
117:3018:30Kanazawa StationTour ends after arriving at Kanazawa Station.

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