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From Kanazawa: Shirakawa-go, Gokayama and Wood Carving Village
(105) Reviews
木ノ新保町
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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During the New Year's time period (12/28-1/5) many stores in Inami(wood carving) and Gokayama are closed. Shirakawago is mostly open. Therefore, the paper making is not available during that time. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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From June 1, the start time of this tour will be 08:30 A.M.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Deep in the mountains of Japan lies the quaint villages of Shirakawa-go and Gokayama, with their beautifully preserved gassho-style houses. These UNESCO World Heritage Sites, some of the buildings are over 250 years old, gives a glimpse into the ways of Japanese traditional farming communities. On the way from Kanazawa to those stunning sites, there are other historic towns such as the woodcarvers of Inami. Being far from the large cities of Tokyo and Osaka, enjoy walking through a town which continues its tradition of woodcarving to this day. On the shops, in the temples and on signs are beautiful examples of this living history. The entire region was once home to many different kinds of lo...
Highlights
9 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
9 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Guided Tour at the Wood Craft Town Inami and Shirakawa-go UNESCO site
English speaking guide
Entry fee at Zuisenji Temple
Japanese Paper-Making Experience Fee
Transportation to and from Shirakawa-go and all other destinations
Lunch
Accommodation
Meeting Points
Departure
Kanazawa Station
The start time of this tour will become 08:30 A.M. from June 1.
The meeting point is in front of the Tourist Information Center, directly across from the Shinkansen Gates. Look for three large sumo wrestlers under the information sign, where our guide will be waiting wearing.
Arrive at Inami to explore the main street full of wood carvers and their interesting creations throughout the townscape. This will be followed by a walk around Zuizenji Temple to see the place where all the wood carving starting.
2 hours
2
Gokayama
Arrive at the first stop in Gokayama, the Ainokura Village, where you have a short amount of time to walk around and get some good pictures of the village. Your guide can show you the way to nice photo spot overlooking the the area.
1 hour
3
Gokayama Washi
Once at the Japanese Paper-Making Experience, you can choose paper inserts to put in your paper before actually giving it a try. After 10 to 15 minutes of drying you'll have a small souvenir of three postcard size pieces of paper to bring home.
30 minutes
4
Shirakawago
Arrive at the observation point in Shirakawa-go. We will head into the village to learn about the history and the homes themselves. During walk through the historic town, we will also enter one and discover more about the lives of the farmers and the construction itself.
After the entering a farmhouse, you will have free time to walk around and see whatever else you want. There is time to shop, enter other houses or even eat some of the various food in the village.
2 hours
From Kanazawa: Shirakawa-go, Gokayama and Wood Carving Village
(105) Reviews
木ノ新保町
About
Deep in the mountains of Japan lies the quaint villages of Shirakawa-go and Gokayama, with their beautifully preserved gassho-style houses. These UNESCO World Heritage Sites, some of the buildings are over 250 years old, gives a glimpse into the ways of Japanese traditional farming communities. On the way from Kanazawa to those stunning sites, there are other historic towns such as the woodcarvers of Inami. Being far from the large cities of Tokyo and Osaka, enjoy walking through a town which continues its tradition of woodcarving to this day. On the shops, in the temples and on signs are beautiful examples of this living history. The entire region was once home to many different kinds of lo...
Highlights
9 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
9 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Guided Tour at the Wood Craft Town Inami and Shirakawa-go UNESCO site
English speaking guide
Entry fee at Zuisenji Temple
Japanese Paper-Making Experience Fee
Transportation to and from Shirakawa-go and all other destinations
Lunch
Accommodation
Meeting Points
Departure
Kanazawa Station
The start time of this tour will become 08:30 A.M. from June 1.
The meeting point is in front of the Tourist Information Center, directly across from the Shinkansen Gates. Look for three large sumo wrestlers under the information sign, where our guide will be waiting wearing.
