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Shirakawago & Kanazawa from Kyoto by bullet train
Kyoto
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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This phone +81 0120-587-697 will only be valid for domestic calls. For international calls outside Japan it will be +525555227749
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Please note that if you choose the option wich includes train ticket the tour starts on your own at Kyoto Station to take the train to Kanazawa. Upon arrival, leave the station and head to the Kanazawa City Centennial Monument, 1 Chome-8 Hirooka, where you will meet up with the rest of the group.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Embark on a unique journey starting with the visit to the charming village of Shirakawago. A magical place designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its gassho-zukuri houses with steep thatched roofs evoke a landscape frozen in time. Enjoy free time to explore the village at your own pace and savor a traditional lunch surrounded by a dreamlike setting.
Begin your day at the majestic Kenrokuen Garden, a peaceful haven famous for its harmony between nature and Japanese art. Stroll among crystal-clear ponds, stone bridges, and centuries-old trees.
Continue the experience in the Nishi Chaya District or Nagamachi, depending on the day, where cobblestone streets and traditional teahouses will ...
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14 hours and 15 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
14 hours and 15 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Transportation from the meeting point
Bilingual guide in English and Spanish
Train ticket from / to Kyoto (If option selected)
Entrance to Kenrokuen Garden
Food and drinks
Meeting Points
Departure
Kanazawa City Centennial Monument
Please meet the guide at the meeting point, in Kanazawa City Centennial Monument, 1 Chome-8 Hirooka, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-0031, Japón
Return
Itinerary
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Kyoto Station
Your journey begins at Kyoto Station (If option selected), where you will board the train to Kanazawa. As you travel at high speed through Japan’s picturesque countryside, take in the scenic landscapes along the way. The train ticket is included, ensuring a smooth and comfortable ride to your destination.
2 hours
2
Kanazawa Station
Once you have arrived to Kanazawa, to reach the meeting point, go outside Kanazawa Station and head to Kanazawa City Centennial Monument, where you will meet up with the rest of the group. A comfortable bus will take you to the first destination
1 hour
3
Shirakawago
The first stop is the charming village of Shirakawago, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This picturesque village is famous for its traditional gassho-zukuri houses, with steep thatched roofs shaped like praying hands, designed to withstand heavy snowfall.
Then, board the bus and head towards Kenrokuen Garden for the next part of the journey.
4 hours
4
Kenrokuen Garden
The tour continues to Kenrokuen Garden, considered one of Japan’s most beautiful gardens and a true oasis of art and nature. Its ponds reflecting trees and flowers, elegant bridges, stone lanterns, and carefully designed pathways offer a unique experience of harmony and tranquility, no matter the season.
Then walk to the Nishi Chaya District or Nagamachi ( depending on the day)
2 hours
5
Nishi Chaya District
After visiting the garden, the itinerary heads to the historic districts of Nishi Chaya or Nagamachi, depending on the day. Both neighborhoods preserve Kanazawa’s traditional charm: Nishi Chaya, with its classic teahouses, transports visitors to the Edo period, while Nagamachi, the former samurai district, invites guests to wander its cobblestone streets and admire residences that retain the elegance of centuries past.
1 hour
6
Kanazawa Station
Once the visit to Nishi Chaya or Nagamachi is over, begin the journey back to Kanazawa Station.
30 minutes
7
Kyoto Station
Your guide will bid you farewell as you board the train back to Kyoto. Relax and enjoy the comfortable journey as you retrace your route through the scenic landscapes of Japan. Your tour concludes upon arrival at Kyoto Station, leaving you with unforgettable memories of Shirakawago and Kanazawa.
Embark on a unique journey starting with the visit to the charming village of Shirakawago. A magical place designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its gassho-zukuri houses with steep thatched roofs evoke a landscape frozen in time. Enjoy free time to explore the village at your own pace and savor a traditional lunch surrounded by a dreamlike setting.
Begin your day at the majestic Kenrokuen Garden, a peaceful haven famous for its harmony between nature and Japanese art. Stroll among crystal-clear ponds, stone bridges, and centuries-old trees.
Continue the experience in the Nishi Chaya District or Nagamachi, depending on the day, where cobblestone streets and traditional teahouses will ...
Highlights
14 hours and 15 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
14 hours and 15 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Transportation from the meeting point
Bilingual guide in English and Spanish
Train ticket from / to Kyoto (If option selected)
Entrance to Kenrokuen Garden
Food and drinks
Meeting Points
Departure
Kanazawa City Centennial Monument
Please meet the guide at the meeting point, in Kanazawa City Centennial Monument, 1 Chome-8 Hirooka, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-0031, Japón
