UNESCO Geopark Tour – Hakusan, Japan's Hidden Nature & Culture
Discover the living landscapes of Mt. Hakusan — where nature has shaped local culture, traditions, and mountain life over centuries, with live AI translation in 75+ languages.

Special Offer!
Includes a ¥2,000 shopping coupon for lunch and souvenirs during the tour!
Operation Period

Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays:
Apr 1 - May 31, July 1 - Oct 15 & Nov 11 - Nov 30, 2026
Language
Japanese-speaking guide, with real-time AI translation in 75+ languages
Sightseeing Spots



Shirayama Hime Jinja(shrine), Asano Taiko(Japanese drums), Roadside
Station Megumi Hakusan(local market), Komon Bridge & Furo Bridge(scenic
views), Hakusan Folk Museum(local culture), Shiramine(mountain village),
Ride a 110+ year-old railway
Bus Company
Hokutetsu Hakusan Bus Co., Ltd.


Itinerary for April
Depart 8:20 AM
Kanazawa Sta. West Gate Plat. 2
Depart 8:40 AM
Kenrokuen Garden・Kanazawa Castle Park 3

Nomachi Station

(Nostalgic local train ride along the historic Ishikawa Line — 
“Hakusan Geopark Line)

Tsurugi Station
⇓ 
Shirayama Hime Jinja Shrine (Visit)
Asano Taiko (Japanese Drums)

Roadside Station Megumi Hakusan (Lunch at your expense)
 (#You can use a ¥2,000 coupon for your lunch)
Komon Bridge (view from bus window)
Oboke-sugi Cedar Tree (Visit)
Furo Bridge (Visit)
Hakusan Folk Museum (Visit)
Walk around Shiramine (Free time)
Arrival
Kenrokuen Garden・Kanazawa Castle Park 3
Arrival 5:35 PM
Kanazawa Sta. West Gate
Itinerary for May - Nov
Depart 8:20 AM
Kanazawa Sta. West Gate Plat. 2
Depart 8:40 AM
Kenrokuen Garden・Kanazawa Castle Park 3

Nomachi Station
⇓ 

(Nostalgic local train ride along the historic Ishikawa Line — 
“Hakusan Geopark Line)

Tsurugi Station
⇓ 
Shirayama Hime Jinja Shrine (Visit)
*Asano Taiko (Japanese Drums)

Roadside Station Megumi Hakusan (Lunch at your expense)
 (#You can use a ¥2,000 coupon for your lunch)
Komon Bridge (view from bus window)
Furo Bridge (view from bus window)
Hakusan Folk Museum (Visit)
Hyakumangan no Iwa Rock
Walk around Shiramine (Free time)
Arrival
Kenrokuen Garden・Kanazawa Castle Park 3
Arrival 5:55 PM
Kanazawa Sta. West Gate

*Remarks: Asano Taiko is not opened on the 3rd Sunday of the month and the following dates (May 6, Aug 11, Aug 15, Aug 16 and Sep 23). From May onwards, it will be changed to visit Oboke-sugi Cedar Tree on the above dates. 

Fare
Adults
JPY 6,000
Children(6-12)
JPY 4,000
Special Offer!
Includes a ¥2,000 shopping coupon for lunch and souvenirs during the tour!"
Shiramine

Furo Bridge

Ishikawa Line

Shirayama Hime Jinja Shrine

Hyakumangan no Iwa Rock

Asano Taiko (Japanese Drums)

Experience the Tour in Your Language with Live AI!
While our on-board guide provides commentary in Japanese, you can still follow along with ease. Using our cutting-edge AI simultaneous translation system, you can stream the guide's live commentary in over 75 languages directly to your smartphone.
How to listen: Simply connect via your smartphone and enjoy the story as it unfolds.
Please note: This is a free service. Please be aware that the stream may be unavailable or unstable depending on mobile signal and network conditions. In the event of system instability or unavailability, tour refunds will not be provided.
Reminder: For the comfort of all passengers, please use earphones while listening.
Important notice
-   At Kanazawa Station, the bus departs from Bus Stop No. 2, West Exit, which is near the ticket counter (Hokuriku Railroad Ticket Center).
- Reservation opens 3 months in advance.
-  A 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 which 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, or any circumstances beyond our control.
- All images shown are for illustrative purposes only.

Operating Bus Company
Hokutetsu Hakusan Bus Co., Ltd.
Telephone Service Center Tel: +81 (0)76-234-0123 8:00 AM-8:00 PM

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