Shirakawago Private Day Trip from Kanazawa - Book online at Civitatis.com

Name: Shirakawago Private Day Trip
Brand: Civitatis
Price: 410.98 USD
Rating: 10 (3 reviews)

Details

Duration

8 hours 30 minutes.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

Included

English–speaking guide
Private and exclusive guide, nobody else will be in your group

Not included

Public transportation tickets: 5200JPY per person
Food and drinks
Admission to sites mentioned: 400JPY per person

When to book

You can book up to 15 days in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Reviews of our customers

10.0

Exceptional 367 Travelers·3 reviews

March 19, 2026
Elizabeth Dogliotti
El Calafate, Argentina
The guide was excellent, very good. Clear explanations with many anecdotes and history.
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April 18, 2025
Andrea
Madrid, Spain
A highly recommended excursion. The village of Shirakawago is beautiful and can be easily explored without much stress. Nuria, our guide, was wonderfu...
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June 11, 2025
Antoni
Barcelona, Spain
Perfect, a beautiful place and guided in an extraordinary way.
As a couple
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November 8, 2024
Jorge
Madrid, Spain
A true luxury of a visit. Nuria has been CHARMING and we enjoyed a lot with her.
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May 31, 2024
Maria
Mexico
Excellent trip to Shirakawago! Núria, our guide, was the best! She explained every place we visited super well. Highly recommended 100%
As a couple
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February 9, 2024
Flavia
Argentina
Very good guide Nuria!! An excursion that is worth doing
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Discover Shirakawago's Gassho-style houses, scenic mountain views, and local culture on this private day trip from Kanazawa. Journey through Japan's rich heritage!

Day Trip Details

At the indicated time, we'll meet you at the station in Kanazawa, where we'll head by public bus to the historic village of Shirakawago. Get ready to experience an incredible village, where Gassho-style houses, built in the early 1800s, are still lived in today!

As we drive through the scenic Japanese Alps, don't forget to enjoy the breathtaking scenery passing us by. After a 1-hour ride, we'll arrive at our destination, nestled high in the mountains. Our first stop of the day will be at the Wada-House, the largest traditional Gassho-style farmhouse in Shirakawago.

In this charming village, we’ll see the largest concentration of Gassho-zukuri style houses, each with its signature thatched roof designed to withstand heavy snowfall. Amazingly, these homes are held together using only ropes—no nails! Fun fact, gasshō-zuruki translates to 'praying hands'—can you spot the relation?

Alongside our guide, we'll embark on a 1-hour tour of Ogimachi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where we'll learn about local life and the history behind these historic homes. Some houses are over 250 years old, with some having been transformed into open-air museums, offering a glimpse into the town’s storied past.

From here, we'll give you an hour of free time to buy some lunch at any of the local restaurants nearby.

Then, we'll begin our return journey to the starting point in Kanazawa, where we'll say our goodbyes around 8 to 8.5 hours after the start.

Why Book a Private Tour?

By booking a private tour, a personal guide will accompany you, and you'll be able to travel at your own pace and even save money if you're traveling in a larger group!

Day Trip Details

From here, we'll give you an hour of free time to buy some lunch at any of the local restaurants nearby.

Then, we'll begin our return journey to the starting point in Kanazawa, where we'll say our goodbyes around 8 to 8.5 hours after the start.

Shirakawago Private Day Trip