Tours form April 2024 to March 2025
< From/to Kanazawa Station / lunch included / accompanied by an English-speaking guide >
Day Trip Bus Tour!
Natadera Temple and Ataka-no-Seki barrier
in Autumn Leaves and superb seafood lunch!
Recommendations for the tour!
★Tour accompanied by an English-speaking guide for peace of mind!
★Reception until 5:00 p.m. on the day before the tour!
★Only one person is required to make a reservation for this tour!
★Plenty of free time to explore Natadera Temple, one of the best places for autumn Leaves in Ishikawa!
★Walking around Ataka-no-Seki, which is familiar from the Kabuki play Kanjincho"!
★A shrine maiden will guide you to Ataka Sumiyoshi Shrine, the only shrine in the country that protects visitors from difficulties!
★Lunch will be an exquisite seafood dinner at a long-established ryotei restaurant "Nagaoki"
Departure Dates ■ Nov. 3 (Sun.), Nov. 4 (Mon.), Nov. 10 (Sun.), Nov. 17 (Sun.), Nov. 23 (Sat.), Nov. 24 (Sun.), 2024
Payment is by credit card only.
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This autumn, why not take a bus tour and enjoy beautiful autumn scenery and food while experiencing the history and culture of "Komatsu, the Town of Kabuki"?
Natadera Temple
It is an ancient temple with a long history, reportedly founded in 717 AD. Natadera Temple shows different appearances from season to season. It is a beautiful place where nature and history are in harmony, and a space that soothes the soul. Enjoy the beautiful Natadera Temple, dyed in colorful autumn leaves, and the designated scenic garden and important cultural properties in the precincts of the temple. Please come and experience the beauty of Japan.
(Note) Depending on the season, you may not be able to see the autumn leaves at Natadera Temple.
Ataka Sumiyoshi Shrine
Ataka Sumiyoshi Shrine is an ancient shrine said to have been founded in 782 AD. Among the treasures are valuable oshie (raised cloth pictures) and nishikie (woodblock prints in full color) paintings depicting scenes from "Kanjincho," a well-known Kabuki play. The shrine is guided by a miko (shrine maiden). While listening to the miko's guidance, think back to the scenery of olden times.
Ataka-no-Seki barrier
The tour will take a walk around "Ataka-no-Seki barrier," which is well-known as the stage for the Noh play "Ataka" and the Kabuki play "Kanjincho. The tour will also include a visit to the Kanjincho Museum.
Japanese Restaurant "Nagaoki"
Enjoy seafood kaiseki cuisine at Nagaoki, a long-established ryotei restaurant established 130 years ago.Enjoy seasonal delicacies such as the exquisite “crab shell fried” and fresh sashimi from the Sea of Japan to satisfy your taste buds and soul. Nagaoki's Kongo no Ma (Kongo Room) is a large hall that was moved from the Matsumura family's house, a Kitamae shipowner, and is registered as a Tangible Cultural Property of Japan.
Lunch Notice
*Meals are subject to change depending on availability.
*Children will be served a children's menu.
*Meals will be served in chairs.
*If you have any food allergies, please let us know at the time of reservation. (We may not be able to accommodate your request if it is made at short notice.)
*Vegan and vegetarian meals are not available.
| Itinerary |
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| 9:20 AM | Meet at JR Kanazawa Sta. Kanazawa Port Gate (West Gate) Group Bus Parking Area |
| 9:30 AM | Departure from JR Kanazawa Sta. Kanazawa Port Gate (West Gate) Group Bus Parking Area |
| 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Natadera Temple (Free stroll) |
| 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM | Japanese Restaurant "Nagaoki" (Lunch) |
| 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM | Ataka Sumiyoshi Shrine (guided visit by a shrine maiden) Ataka-no-Seki barrier / Kanjincho Museum (entering) |
| 4:15 PM - 3:45 PM | Arrive at JR Kanazawa Sta. Kanazawa Port Gate (West Gate) Group Bus Parking Area |
| Tour Fees (tax included) | |
| Adults (over 12) | JPY 15,000 |
| Children (6-11) | JPY 10,000 |
| Infants (2-5) | JPY 5,000 Fee includes bus fare only. Not includes any dinning or hands-on experience fees |
| Infants (0-1) | Free |
* Capacity: 25 people (minimum number of participants: 1)
* A tour guide will accompany the tour.
* Meal: included. For details on meals, please refer to [Lunch Notice] above. Note: The dining venue is subject to change.
*Time required : Approx. 6 hours and 45 minutes
*Dates: Nov. 3 (Sun.), Nov. 4 (Mon.), Nov. 10 (Sun.), Nov. 17 (Sun.), Nov. 23 (Sat.), Nov. 24 (Sun.), 2024
*Depending on the season, you may not be able to see the autumn leaves at Natadera Temple.
* Please apply at least 5 days in advance for preparation. If departure is already scheduled, applications will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on the day before.
* Schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to road conditions, weather, etc.
* The tour fee includes round-trip transportation, meals, experiences, and consumption tax as specified in the itinerary. The tour fee is subject to change in accordance with changes in consumption tax, etc.
* Participants under 15 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. If all participants are minors, a parental consent form is required for all participants. Please print out and fill out the "Consent Form for Minors" and hand it to the staff on the day of the event.
* English speaking staff: Available upon request. If you would like to request English speaking staff, please apply at the time of reservation.(Last minute requests may not be accommodated.)
* Operating bus companies: White Ring Bus & Tours Co., Ltd., Fuji-kotsu Co., Ltd., MARUICHIKANKO Co., Ltd.Hakusan Kitasaki Bus, Map Co., Ltd., WEST JAPAN JRBUS Co., Ltd.,Daiwa Taxi Co., Ltd.
Payment is by credit card only.
Tour Code: #110
<From/to Kanazawa Station / dinner included / accompanied by an English-speaking guide>
UNESCO World Heritage Shirakawa-go
Light-up Tour
Special light-up events of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Shirakawago Gassho Village! There will only be four the Shirakawa-go light-up events in 2025.
Note: Tickets to the observation deck are not included.
Departure Dates ■ January 13 (Mon.), January 19 (Sun.), January 26 (Sun.), and February 2 (Sun.), 2025
Please note that only January 13 will be held on Monday due to a three-day weekend.
Payment is by credit card only.
This year, the UNESCO World Heritage Site Shirakawa-go Gassho Village will hold a special light-up events only on limited days in winter! The light-up events is now available only on limited days in the winter, and you are invited to join the bus tour from Kanazawa for this special event. The bus will arrive at Shirakawa-go at 3:30 pm, so you can visit Shirakawa-go during the day before the lights come up. Dinner will be served at "Hakusuien(白水園)", where you will enjoy a set meal with miso paste made with ingredients from the mountains. Please enjoy the snow piled up on the Gassho-zukuri houses, which are illuminated to create a fantastic snow world.
Notes
About the Observation Deck: Daytime
*The Ogimachi Castle Ruins Observation Deck will be closed at 4:10 p.m., and the walking route will be open until 3:45 p.m..
*Shuttle buses to the observatory will be in normal operation (9:00 a.m.-3:40 p.m. for uphill, 9:10 a.m.-4:10 p.m. for downhill). (paid service).
*If on foot, it takes about 15 to 20 minutes to reach the observatory from the walking trail behind the Wada House, the tour facility.
(Note) If you arrive at Shirakawa-go late due to traffic congestion, you may not be able to reach the observatory.
About the Observation Deck: Light-up Hours
Light-up hours: 5:30p.m.-7:30p.m.
This tour does not include the ticket to the observatory during the Light-up hours.
Temperatures and Clothing
The temperature during the Light-up period is -10℃ to 0℃, and the road surface is icy. We recommend that you wear warm clothes, waterproof winter boots, and spikes. It is also recommended to bring a flashlight since it is dark underfoot.
*The use of drones is prohibited in Shirakawa-go. Violations will be subject to penalties.
*An "admission ticket system" will be introduced from this year. Please wear the ticket holder around your neck at all times while entering the gate and walking around the village.
*Be sure to check the dedicated Shirakawa-go Light-up website for more information about the light-up events.
https://shirakawa-go.gr.jp/en/events/93/
| Itinerary |
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| 01:50 p.m. | Meet at JR Kanazawa Sta. |
| 02:00 p.m. | JR Kanazawa Sta. Departur |
| 03:30 p.m.-05:00 p.m. | Shirakawa-go Free time |
| 05:00 p.m.-05:30 p.m. | Shirakawa-go Dinner at Hakusuien |
| 05:30 p.m.-08:00 p.m. | Shirakawa-go Light-up Free time (Lighting time 05:30p.m. -07:30p.m. / Observation deck is not available) |
| 09:30 p.m. | JR Kanazawa Sta. Arrival |
| Tour Fees (tax included) | |
| Adults and children |
JPY 14,000 |
* Capacity: 80 people (minimum number of participants: 1)
* Accompanied by tour guide
* Accompanied by English-speaking staff
* Dinner: included (Hakusuien 白水園)
* Time required: 7 hours 30 minutes
* Schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to road conditions, weather, etc.
* The tour fee includes round-trip transportation, meals, experiences, and consumption tax as specified in the itinerary.
* Participants under 15 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. If all participants are minors, a parental consent form is required for all participants. Please print out and fill out the "Consent Form for Minors"
and hand it to the staff on the day of the event.
* Operating bus companies: White Ring Bus & Tours Co., Ltd., Hakusan Kitasaki Bus
Payment is by credit card only.
