From Kanazawa: Shirakawago & Gokayama Bus Tours
Take a day trip from Kanazawa to Shirakawa-go and Gokayama (Ainokura), historic villages known for their
traditional gassho-style houses and discover Japan’s original landscapes, breathtaking scenery, changing with each season!

Days of Operation

Every Sat, Sun, and public holidays from 5 April, 2025 to 31 March, 2026
(No operation on May 3, 4 & 5)
Tour Includes

Transportation, and admission ticket to "Gasshozukuri Minkaen Outdoor Museum" in Shirakawago. (Lunch is at your own expense and arrangement)
Departure
Kanazawa Station 09:25
Arrival
Kanazawa Station 17:05
Bus Company
Hokutetsu Kanazawa Bus
Available Language

Tour guide in Japanese, and real-time multi-language guide in Japanese, English and Chinese.
Fare
Adults
JPY 7,000
Children (6-12)
JPY 6,000
● Lunch is not included. You’ ll have time to enjoy lunch at your discretion at Shirakawa-go.

Itinerary
09:25 Departure
Kanazawa Station West Exit, Bus Stop No.2
Kanazawa-higashi Interchange
Fukumitsu Interchange
Approx. 50 mins
Gokayama Ainokura Village (stroll on your own)
Approx. 3 hours

Shirakawago Ogimachi Village & Gassho-zukuri Minkaen Outdoor Museum 
(stroll on your own)
Shirakawago Interchange
Kanazawa-higashi Interchange
17:05 Arrival 
Kanazawa Station West Exit
Gassho-zukuri Minkaen (Admission included)
The museum features 25 reconstructed gassho-style buildings, including a water mill, a shrine, and a temple main hall, offering a glimpse into traditional ways of life, lived in harmony with nature.

Real-time multilingual audio guide in Japanese, English and Chinese 
(Listen to the guide with your smartphone)
In addition to the commentary provided by the guide on board, the bus is equipped with a real-time audio guide system that utilizes GPS to allow passengers to listen to information about the scenery and tourist spots in English and Chinese on their smartphones as the bus travels along the route. 
*This is a free service and may be subject to system issues causing unavailability. In such cases, no tour refunds will be offered. 
*Please use earphones when listening to the audio guide.
*Commentary supplied by the guide is only in Japanese.
Important notice
- Reservation opens 3 months in advance.
- On the day of travel, please complete the boarding procedure at the ticket counter shown on the map at least 15 minutes before bus departure.
-   At Kanazawa Station, the bus departs from Bus Stop No. 2, West Exit, which is near the ticket counter (Hokuriku Railroad Ticket Center).
-  Reservation is required. However, tickets can be purchased on the spot if seats are still available on the day of travel. Please check with the ticket counter on the seat availability.
- The price listed is tax inclusive.
- Lunch is at your own arrangement / expense. Lunch is not included in the tour.
- Child fares apply to elementary school children. However, children under elementary school age will be charged the child fare if they occupy a seat. 
- Tour fares, sightseeing spots, the order, content or duration of visit are subject to change without prior notice.
- There may be circumstances that the vehicle operating differs from the one shown in the photos. In such cases, the onboard facilities may also be subject to change.
- Due to road, weather, and any circumstances beyond our control, the arrival time may change. 
- Please allow enough time for transfer to the other modes of transport, because buses may be delayed due to traffic jams in peak season. 
- We accept no responsibility for any extra overnights or taxi fares caused by any delays due to Acts of God, delayed departure or arrivals, bad road or weather conditions, any circumstances beyond our control.
- All images shown are for illustration purpose only.

Bus operating company
Hokutetsu Kanazawa Bus Co.
Telephone Service Center Tel: +81 (0)76-234-0123  8:00~18:00
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