
Shirakawa-go Adventure

One-day trip in a comfortable wagon to a World Heritage Village that also became a reference for an anime
One-day trip in a comfortable wagon to a World Heritage Village that also became a reference for an anime
Want to feel the atmosphere of a Japanese World Heritage village? We will bring you there in a luxurious Hiace wagon to provide a comfortable trip to its fullest.
Shirakawa-go is well-known as a place to enjoy traditional Japanese rural views. Located in a very snowy mountain area, this village consists of Gassho style houses that are designed to endure big amounts of snow. These traditional houses made Shirakawa-go a World Heritage village in 1995.



Besides traditional cultural background, the village is also popular with anime lovers as it became a reference for the anime called When Cicadas Cry (“Higurashi no naku koro ni”), so you can find pictures of the main characters in different places there and even write your wish on ema (wooden board for wishes in Japanese Shinto shrines) with the favorite character from this anime.

The tour price includes:
Transportation from Kanazawa to Shirakawa-go and back by comfortable Hiace with a capacity up to 7 people.
We can also provide disposable earphones, but feel free to bring yours for more comfort.
※ Lunch and entrance fees are not provided
※Tour doesn’t include tour guide. Explanations will be delivered through automatically triggered GPS narrations.
Reservation details
Please apply for the tour at least 5 days before.
If the tour day is already set in the company schedule, we can accept the requests for that day until 17:00 JPT of the prior day.
Please check the tour calendar (“Reserve this tour” button on the bottom) or contact us for details.
Itinerary
09:40 | Departure from Sainoniwa Hotel |
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10:00 | Departure from JR Kanazawa Station West Exit Group Bus Parking Area |
11:30〜15:00 | Free time at Shirakawa-go ※Lunch is not provided, so you can choose the place you prefer |
16:30 | Arrival at JR Kanazawa Station West Exit Group Bus Parking Area |
16:50 | Arrival at Sainoniwa Hotel |
How to get to the bus boarding area

Tour Details
Price | ¥10,000/person; |
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Tour schedule | In general, the tour is scheduled on weekdays. Please contact us to check availability. |
Departure time | 10:00 from JR Kanazawa Station West Exit Group Bus Parking Area |
Arrival | 16:30 at JR Kanazawa Station West Exit Group Bus Parking Area |
Cancel Policy | For changes or cancellations, a fee may be charged as follows: 10 to 8 days before the tour … 20% 7 to 2 days before the tour … 30% Day before the tour … 40% The day of the tour … 50% After the tour starts or cancellation without contact … 100% |
Minimum number of participants | 2 people |