1 Day Tour from Kanazawa Tedori Gorge White Road and Shirakawa Go

Duration9h

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LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 17 travelers

Overview

Explore the breathtaking landscapes of Japan on this full-day tour from Kanazawa. Begin your journey at Shirayama Hime Shrine, dedicated to sacred Mt. Haku, then venture through the picturesque Hakusan Shirakawa-Go White Road, known for its stunning valley views and waterfalls. Conclude your adventure in Shirakawa-Go, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you can walk through historical thatched-roof houses and immerse yourself in local culture. Perfect for nature lovers and history enthusiasts, this tour includes guided insights and captivating sights.

- Start the tour at 9:00 A.M. from Kanazawa Station
- Visit the ancient Shirayama Hime Shrine and then Tedori Gorge
- Travel along the scenic White Road with multiple sightseeing stops
- Explore the UNESCO-listed village of Shirakawa-Go

What's included

Guided Tour through the White Road and Shirakawa-go UNESCO site
Transportation to and from Shirakawago and all other destinations
English speaking guide
Entry fee to the White Road and museum in Shirakawa-Go

Please bring a boxed lunch
Accommodation

What to expect

Shirayama Hime Shrine
40m

The tour will arrive at the historic entrance to the shrine, so we have a short walk up this serene path to the entrance. Shirayama Hime Shrine is one of the oldest in Japan, having been used as a site to worship Mt. Haku for about 2100 years.

The shrine itself is famous for its sacred water, its blessings for couples, and being known as the start of the historic pilgrimage to the mountaintop. That pilgrimage was first done nearly 1300 years ago.

Alongside the Shinto goddess of marriage, the progenitor gods Izanagi and Izanami are also enshrined here, so you may wish to pray at the shrine or collect a goshuin to commemorate your visit.
Tedori Gorge
20m

Leaving the shrine, we will take a quick detour to the Tedori Gorge, an 8km stretch first formed more than 23 million years ago. There are two places to get a view of this scenic area: those who brave the 120 stairs down to the riverside can see the waterfall up close, while those who choose to look out over the area have a chance to see Mt. Haku rising up over the river.
Hakusan Shirakawa-go White Road
3h · Admission ticket included

It's now time for the main attraction of the day: the White Road. Hopping back on the bus, we'll start our journey through the mountains. As we drive, the rice paddies will turn to mountain roads twisting higher and higher. Keep your eyes peeled as we go, as there's always a chance to see snow monkeys, particularly after a heavy rain.

We will stop at one of three larger rest areas, which have some seating, to enjoy a lunch break. Once you're finished, you are free to walk around and explore some of the area. Please be careful as the road is narrow at points and there may be many cars!
Shirakawago
2h · Admission ticket included

Once we've taken in all the splendor, we'll head towards Shirakawa-Go. This thatched-roof village has stood for more than 300 years and was an important hub for people travelling between Kanazawa, Nagoya, Takayama and Toyama. The gassho farmhouses are striking figures against the natural backdrop. We'll start from the end of the main street and walk through the historical alleys, taking in the history and the views. We have time to enjoy a small museum and also take some free time around the town to walk around, pick up souvenirs and try some of the local delicacies.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The meetup point is outside of the Shinkansen ticket gates, in front of the information center with the sumo wrestler cutouts. You may wait nearby there until the tour begins at 9:00 A.M. Be sure to look for the guide wearing a tour tag.

End point

The meetup point is outside of the Shinkansen ticket gates, in front of the information center with the sumo wrestler cutouts. You may wait nearby there until the tour begins at 9:00 A.M. Be sure to look for the guide wearing a tour tag.

Additional information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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