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Bus Tour of 2023

< 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 a tour conductor 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!
★Pilgrimage to Natadera Temple from fall to late fall with a local guide!
★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 ■ October 29 (Sun.), November 3 (Fri.), November 5 (Sun.), November 12 (Sun)., November 19 (Sun)., November 23 (Thu.)., November 26 (Sun)., December 3 (Sun), 2023


Payment is by credit card (VISA, MASTER) only.

Natadera Temple

Natadera Temple

Natadera Temple

Japanese Restaurant "Nagaoki"

Lunch Seafood cuisine

Specialty deep fried stuffed
crab shell and fresh sashimi

Ataka Sumiyoshi Shrine

Ataka Sumiyoshi Shrine

Kanjincho Copper statue

Ataka-no-Seki barrier

Kanjincho Museum

Hakusan Gateway Tokumitsu TaanTo Golden Toilet for Good Luck (Products Museum)
*These photos are for illustrative purposes only.

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. Please enjoy the beautiful scenery of Natadera Temple from autumn to late autumn. A local guide will guide you. Please come and experience the beauty of Japan.

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 cuisine at Nagaoki, a long-established ryotei restaurant established 130 years ago. Enjoy seasonal delicacies such as fresh crab, which the chef is particular about never using frozen, and seven to eight kinds of fresh sashimi from the Sea of Japan to satisfy your taste buds and heart.

Hakusan Gateway Tokumitsu TaanTo

It is a product center that deals with local products and souvenirs. You can also see a golden toilet that brings good luck.

Lunch Notice

Meal Menu : Appetizer, sashimi, fried crab shell, boiled crab, seasonal dish, rice, soup, pickles, dessert (The opening of the snow crab season is scheduled for November 6.)

*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
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 - 11:30 AM Natadera Temple (visit with a local guide)  
 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM  Japanese Restaurant "Nagaoki" (Lunch)
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM Ataka Sumiyoshi Shrine (guided visit by a shrine maiden)
Ataka-no-Seki barrier / Kanjincho Museum (entering)
3:15 PM - 3:45 PM Hakusan Gateway Tokumitsu TaanTo (shopping)
4:30 PM Arrive at JR Kanazawa Sta. Kanazawa Port Gate (West Gate)
Group Bus Parking Area

Tour Fees (tax included)
Adults (over 12) JPY 19,800
Children (6-11)  JPY 14,800
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: 7 hours
* Dates:October 29 (Sun.), November 3 (Fri.), November 5 (Sun.), November 12 (Sun)., November 19 (Sun)., November 23 (Thu.)., November 26 (Sun)., December 3 (Sun), 2023
* 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 (VISA, MASTER) 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! In 2024, there will be a total of 6 special light-up bus tour from Kanazawa!
Note: Tickets to the observation deck are not included.


Departure Dates ■ January 14 (Sun.), January 21 (Sun.), January 28 (Sun.), February 4 (Sun.), February 12 (Mon.), February 18 (Sun.), 2024
Note: Due to a three-day weekend, February 12 will be held on Monday (holiday).


Payment is by credit card (VISA, MASTER) only.











*These photos are for illustrative purposes only.

This year, the UNESCO World Heritage Site Shirakawa-go Gassho Village will hold a special light-up only on limited days in winter! The light-up 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 4 pm, so you can see 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 observatory closes at 3:45 p.m. during the day, so you will not be able to visit the observatory on this tour.

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/LinkIcon

Itinerary
02:20 p.m. Meet at JR Kanazawa Sta.
02:30 p.m. JR Kanazawa Sta. Departur
04:00 p.m.-05:00 p.m. Shirakawa-go Free time (Observation deck is not available)
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
(6 years and older)

JPY 12,000
*Infants (0-5 years old) are also welcome to participate,
but will be charged at the above rate.

* Capacity: 40 people for Jan. 14 (Sun.) only, 80 people for other days (minimum number of participants: 1)
* Accompanied by tour guide
* Accompanied by English-speaking staff
* Dinner: included (Hakusuien 白水園)
* Time required: 7 hours
* 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.
* Operating bus companies: White Ring Bus & Tours Co., Ltd., MARUICHIKANKO Co., Ltd.


Payment is by credit card (VISA, MASTER) only.

Travel planning and implementation
White Ring Co., Bus & Tours
Ishikawa Prefectural Governor Regiistration Travel Industry #3-284
Travel Business Administrator: Yoshinari Nakamura

Reservation Required
Phone: +81-76-255-5340
(9:30-17:30)
Fax: +81-76-255-5341

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旅行事業部:
株式会社ホワイトリング
石川県知事登録旅行業第3-284号
国内旅行業務取扱管理者:中村 吉成

貸切バス事業部:
ホワイトリングバス株式会社
一般貸切旅客自動車運送事業北信交第526号

〒920-2326 石川県白山市木滑出65番地1




要予約:
Phone: 076-255-5340

(9:30-17:30)
Fax: 076-255-5341



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