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From Kanazawa: Shirakawa-go, Gokayama and Wood Carving Village
Full Day Cultural Tour From Kanazawa
From Kanazawa: Shirakawa-go, Gokayama and Wood Carving Village
From Kanazawa: Shirakawa-go, Gokayama and Wood Carving Village
Full Day Cultural Tour From Kanazawa

From Kanazawa: Shirakawa-go, Gokayama and Wood Carving Village

By Snow Monkey Resorts Tours (Machinovate Japan Ltd.)
10 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$303 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 9h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview

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 local crafts, such as Japanese style paper making, an activity that you can do on this tour. Enjoy a day long bus tour from Kanazawa where you can see expert wood carving, try your hand at paper making and see the UNESCO World Heritage sites Shirakawa-go and Gokayama traditional homes.

Activity location

  • Inami
    • 956-1 Yamami Traffic Plaza,
    • 932-0231, Nanto, Toyama Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Kanazawa Station
    • 1号
    • 920-0858, 金沢市, 石川県, Japan

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Start and end at Kanazawa City
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h9h
  • English

Start and end at Kanazawa: Start and end the tour at Kanazawa Station

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00 am
Price details
AU$302.57 x 1 AdultAU$302.57
Total
Price is AU$302.57
Until Mon, 25 Nov
End the tour at Takayama St
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h9h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00 am
Price details
AU$327.29 x 1 AdultAU$327.29
Total
Price is AU$327.29
Until Mon, 25 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedGuided Tour at the Wood Craft Town Inami and Shirakawa-go UNESCO site
  • What's includedWhat's includedEnglish speaking guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedEntry fee at Zuisenji Temple
  • What's includedWhat's includedJapanese Paper-Making Experience Fee
  • What's includedWhat's includedTransport to and from Shirakawa-go and all other destinations
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedLunch
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAccommodation

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Inami
  • 2h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Arrive at Inami to explore the high 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.
Gokayama
  • 1h
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.
Gokayama Washi
  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
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.
Shirakawago
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
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.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESInami
    • 956-1 Yamami Traffic Plaza,
    • 932-0231, Nanto, Toyama Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEKanazawa Station
    • 1号
    • 920-0858, 金沢市, 石川県, Japan

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