1-Day Tour from Kanazawa: Shirakawa-go, Gokayama and Wood Carving Village
English
1 day
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A full-day tour from Kanazawa led by a local English-speaking guide, visiting the woodcarving town of Inami, the UNESCO villages of Gokayama and Shirakawa-go, and including a hands-on washi paper making session. All transport, temple admission, and the paper-making experience are included in the tour price.
All transport between tour destinations
Admission to Zuisenji Temple in Inami
Guided walk through Inami and Shirakawa-go
Traditional Japanese washi paper-making experience
Lunch is not included. A break is provided in Inami after the temple visit, during which your guide will recommend local soba restaurants. Light dining options are also available in Gokayama and Shirakawa-go for guests who prefer to eat later in the day.
Yes, the tour runs all year round. However, the washi paper making experience is not available between December 27 and January 5. Winter conditions in the mountain areas can include snow and sub-zero temperatures, so appropriate clothing is essential during the colder months.
Coin lockers are available at Kanazawa Station for guests who wish to store luggage before boarding the bus. Luggage can also be stored on the tour bus throughout the day. Guests with questions about luggage in advance should contact the tour operator directly.
If any part of the itinerary cannot proceed as scheduled due to weather, closures, or other conditions, the tour operator will arrange a suitable alternative and inform guests as early as possible.
Tour of interesting places , wonderful temple , Car ing Artus and , washi paper making
Guide quite competent
Ahinokura and Shirakawa villages siti old time root houses , unique experience
Quintino B
June 19, 2026
Great tour!
We had a delightful tour with Daniel. Daniel is a very knowledgeable guide and provided lots of interesting information and recommendations throughout the day. Pace of the tour was good and we had plenty of time to explore each location. Highly recommend this tour to anyone!
Amalia V
June 12, 2026
Quintino B
June 19, 2026
Tour in Japan history
Tour of interesting places , wonderful temple , Car ing Artus and , washi paper making
Guide quite competent
Ahinokura and Shirakawa villages siti old time root houses , unique experience
Amalia V
June 12, 2026
Great tour!
We had a delightful tour with Daniel. Daniel is a very knowledgeable guide and provided lots of interesting information and recommendations throughout the day. Pace of the tour was good and we had plenty of time to explore each location. Highly recommend this tour to anyone!
Join and end at Kanazawa Station
Join from Kanazawa Station - Finish at Takayama Station