Highway Buses and
Scheduled Sightseeing Buses
from Kanazawa to
a World Heritage Site Village
Traditional lifestyles and culture live on today in Shirakawa-go, surrounded by the pristine beauty of the Japanese countryside. Enjoy the natural beauty of the seasons, with the fresh green of spring and deep green of summer, the warm hues of autumn, and the white snows of winter.
Enjoy a casual outing from Kanazawa, for a day trip exploring a remarkable World Heritage Site village.
Highway Buses
Kanazawa Sta. Kanazawa Port Gate (West Gate)
Gokayama Suganuma
Shirakawa-go
Takayama Nohi Bus Center
Scheduled Sightseeing Buses
Kanazawa Sta. Kanazawa Port Gate (West Gate)
Gokayama Ainokura
Shirakawa-go
Advantages of Shirakawa-go Highway Buses and Scheduled Sightseeing Buses
- An Easy, Comfortable Way to Visit a World Heritage Site Village
- The village of Shirakawa-go is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for its gassho-style thatched-roof houses, traditional lifestyles and culture, and quintessentially Japanese satoyama landscape of human-tended natural forests.
- The Shifting Seasonal Beauty of the Natural Surroundings
- The fresh green of spring and deep green of summer, the warm hues of autumn, and the white snows of winter. Every part of the year paints Shirakawa-go in its own beautiful color, for new scenery to discover and experience with every visit.
- A Comfortable Bus Ride Straight from Kanazawa
- Highway buses and scheduled sightseeing buses take you from Kanazawa to Shirakawa-go without needing to make a single transfer. Relax on the way there and back, for a pleasant way to visit this World Heritage Site village for a leisurely day trip.
Highway Buses
Highway buses with direct service from Kanazawa to Shirakawa-go, great for day trips and a leisurely way to enjoy exploring the village on your own. Click below for timetables and fares.
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Scheduled Sightseeing Buses
Regularly scheduled sightseeing buses make a great way to see the highlights of the villages of Shirakawa-go and Gokayama, perfect for first-time visitors and people who want to make sure they don’t miss the most famous spots.
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