Tours form April 2025 to March 2026
Experience the nature of Japan that is still unknown to many people!
< From/to Kanazawa Station / lunch included / accompanied by an English-speaking guide >
Hakusan Alpine Botanical Garden and Historic Villages "SHIRAMINE" Bus Tour
Recommendations for the tour!
★Visit the Hakusan Alpine Botanical Garden, which is open only once a year from early June to mid-July for a month and a half when the flower fields are at their best!
★Take a leisurely stroll through the Shiramine area, a designated preservation area where a unique culture has developed that is unique to this region!
★Lunch will be a “Satoyama Omusubi(rice ball) Lunchbox” filled with the bounty of the Hakusan mountain range! The lunch is served in the Hakusan Alpine Botanical Garden!
★Stopover at the popular “Roadside Station Sena”!
※Tour is open to ages 6 and older (children 0-5 years old are not allowed to join the tour).
Departures: June 5 / June 8 / June 12 / June 15 / June 19 / June 22 / June 26 / June 29
This tour will allow you to fully enjoy nature, history, and food in and around the “Shiramine Area” of Hakusan City. Please take this opportunity to visit Shiramine Area!
Payment is by credit card only.
【Hakusan Alpine Botanical Garden】
The Hakusan Alpine Botanical Garden is open only once a year, from early June to mid-July, for a month and a half when the flower fields are at their best. Located near the summit of Nishiyama (857 meters above sea level), which offers a splendid view of “Hakusan,” one of the three most famous mountains in Japan (along with Mt. Fuji and Mt. Tateyama), visitors can view 100,000 alpine plants of about 50 species. Visitors can also enjoy an onigiri (rice ball) lunch box filled with the bounty of the Hakusan Rural Area in the botanical garden while viewing alpine plants that can only be enjoyed at this time of year.
【SHIRAMINE Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings】
You will visit the “Shiramine District” where a unique architectural style remains in one of the heaviest snowfall areas in Japan. Enjoy the townscape with its unique architectural style, which was selected as an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings by the Agency for Cultural Affairs in 2012.
【Roadside Station SENA】
You will stop at the popular roadside station Sena, so you won't have to worry about souvenirs. Experience the nature and blessings of the mountains of Hakusan through souvenirs such as the Hakusan 100 Selections, a standard Hakusan souvenir!
【Rice Ball Lunch Box】
Lunch Notice
*Scheduled to be held rain or shine. (In case of cancellation, we will notify you by 3:00 p.m. the day before the event.)
*Tour may be cancelled depending on the opening condition of Hakusan Alpine Botanical Garden.
*English-speaking staff will accompany the tour.
*Vegetarian and vegan lunches are not available.
*Ages for tour participants: 6 years old and up (children 0-5 years old are not allowed to join the tour)
【Hakusan Alpine Botanical Garden】
*There is about 10 minutes of climbing each way. Please climb at your own pace, slowly, and without exertion.
*We recommend that you wear comfortable clothing suitable for hiking, clothing that does not expose skin to prevent insect bites, and shoes that will allow you to trek.
*Please bring trekking poles, etc. if rossible.
*If the weather is fine, lunch (onigiri bento) can be eaten on benches or tents in the Botanical Garden. Lunch box will be distributed in advance, Please take the distributed lunch boxes to the Botanical Garden by yourself. Also, please bring a leisure sheet, etc. if necessary. (In case of rain, lunch will be served in the Center House "Kamoshika".)
*There are no restrooms in the Alpine Botanical Garden. Please use the restrooms in the Kamoshika Center House. (We will stop by the bus before climbing the mountain.)
*Please check the Hakusan Alpine Botanical Garden website for details. (Japanese only)
https://garden.hakusanmab.org/
| Itinerary |
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| 07:50 a.m. | Meet at JR Kanazawa Station, Kanazawa Portgate exit (West exit) Group Bus Parking Area |
| 08:00 a.m. | JR Kanazawa Sta. Departure |
| 09:20 a.m. ～09:40 a.m. | Roadside Station SENA (Rest) |
| 10:10 a.m. ～ 12:20 p.m. | Hakusan Alpine Botanical Garden (free time) Lunch (box lunch) in the Hakusan Alpine Botanical Garden *Lunch at Center House “Kamoshika” in case of rain |
| 12:35 p.m. ～ 01:35 p.m. | Shiramine Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings (free time) |
| 02:00 p.m. ～ 02:20 p.m. | Roadside Station SENA (Rest) |
| 03:40 p.m. | JR Kanazawa Sta. Arrival |
| Tour Fees (tax included) | |
| Adults and Children (6 yeards and older) *children 0-5 years old are not allowed to join the tour |
JYP 10,000 per person |
* Capacity: 25 people (minimum number of participants: 1)
* Accompanied by tour guide
* Accompanied by English-speaking staff
* Lunch : Included (boxed lunch; contents subject to change)
* Time required: approx. 7 hours and 40 minutes
* Tour will be held in case of rain (in case of cancellation, you will be notified by 3:00 p.m. the day before the tour).
* Tour may be cancelled depending on the opening of Hakusan Alpine Botanical Garden.
* Departure and cancellation decisions will be made up to 5 days prior to the departure date. If departure has already been decided, reservations will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on the day before the tour.
* Departure and cancellation decisions will be made up to 5 days prior to the departure date. If departure has already been decided, reservations will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on the day before the tour.
* 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., 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.
Sacred Sites Tour of Shrines and Temples!
< From/to Kanazawa Station / lunch included / accompanied by an English-speaking guide >
Ataka Sumiyoshi Shrine, Natadera Temple, Shirayama Hime Shrine One-day bus tour
One-day bus tour to/from Kanazawa Station! Tour Recommendations!
★In one day, you will visit three popular power spots: Shirayama Hime Shrine, Natadera Temple, and Ataka Sumiyoshi Shrine!
★Plenty of free time for walking at Shirayama Hime Shrine and Nadadera Temple!
★At Ataka Sumiyoshi Shrine, you will be guided by a miko (shrine maiden)!
★Lunch will be served with Japanese set menus that make the best use of seasonal local ingredients!
*Assistant tour guide will be with you!
Power spots in Komatsu City and Hakusan City! Why don't you go on a journey to open your luck by visiting shrines and temples?
Departures:
- Jul. 6, Aug. 3, Sep. 7, Oct. 5, Nov. 2, Nov. 9, Nov. 16, Nov. 23, Nov. 30, Dec. 7, 2025
- Feb. 1, Mar. 1, 2026
Payment is by credit card only.
【Ataka Sumiyoshi Shrine】
Visit the Ataka Sumiyoshi Shrine, which is said to have been founded in the Nara period (710-794 A.D.) and is the nation's only guardian deity of difficult-to-reach places, guided by a miko (shrine maiden). While listening to the miko's guide, think back to the scenery of olden times. The shrine is steeped in history and legend and is a popular spot for tourists and visitors praying for success and success.
*Miko's guides are available only in Japanese.
✔ The stage of Kabuki “Kanjincho”!
This shrine is located at the site of “Ataka no Seki” where Minamoto no Yoshitsune breached the barrier with Benkei. You can experience the legend of Yoshitsune!
✔ Pray for victory and to break through the barrier!
As the only “Sekimori Shrine” in Japan, it is very popular among worshippers who wish for success in trials of life, examinations, work, and sports!
✔ A power spot enshrining the three Sumiyoshi deities, gods of the sea!
The god of safe navigation, traffic safety, and good fortune will protect your future.
【Natadera Temple】
Pilgrimage to Natadera Temple, a separate head temple of Koyasan, which was founded 1,300 years ago. Natadera Temple is a beautiful place where nature and history are in harmony, and it is a space that soothes the soul. Let's enjoy the designated scenic garden and important cultural properties in the precincts of the temple to have a soothing moment at Natadera Temple, a famous temple that shows its beauty in each season.
✔ Spectacular view of Kigan Yuusenkyo!
Mysterious rocks and mossy gardens created over a long period of time. You will be overwhelmed by the beauty as if it were a painting!
✔ Impressive scenery of the four seasons!
Cherry blossoms in spring, fresh green in early summer, autumn leaves in fall, and snow-covered winter... beautiful scenery can be seen in any season.
✔ A famous temple with 1300 years of history!
Natadera Temple was opened as a sacred place for Hakusan worship. You can feel the time of eternity by visiting the historic main hall and other important cultural assets.
✔ Purify your body and mind at the power spot, “Tainai-kuguri”!
Power spot, “Tainai-kuguri”, a walk through a tunnel of rocks is said to be beneficial for reincarnation. This is a great way to refresh your mind and body!
【Shirayama Hime Shrine】
Shirayama Hime Shrine is the main shrine of more than 3,000 Hakusan shrines in Japan. Why not take a trip to Shirayama Hime Shrine, one of the most famous power spots in Japan, for good luck?
※The photo is an image only.
✔ The head shrine of 3,000 shrines nationwide! The center of Hakusan worship
Shirayama Hime Shrine is a prestigious shrine with a history of over 1,300 years. It is one of the best power spots in Ishikawa Prefecture!
✔ Good luck for matchmaking, opening the door to good fortune, and warding off bad luck
Enshrined as the female goddess, Shirayama-hime-no-Ookami, the shrine is believed to bring many benefits such as good marriage, family safety, and prosperous business.
✔ Mysterious approach lined with centuries-old cedar trees
The approach to the shrine is lined with hundreds of year-old cedar trees, and you can experience a refreshing and cleansing feeling just by walking along the approach.
✔ Cleanse your mind and body with Hakusan subterranean water
Cleanse yourself with the pure water of Mt. Hakusan flowing in the water closet and visit the shrine to prepare your mind and body for worship.
【Shirayama Hime Shrine】
Located at the foot of the Shishiku Plateau, Shishiku-so offers a delicious Japanese set menu that makes the most of local ingredients! The menu features seasonal delicacies to relieve the fatigue of travelers. A visit to Shirayama Hime Shrine and a trip to Shishiku Plateau to enjoy nature and food will be an unforgettable experience!
Doburoku can be ordered for an additional charge. Doburoku is one of Japan's traditional fermented liquors, a simple sake made from rice, rice malt, and water.
Notes.
【Shirayama Hime Shrine】
The tour does not include a formal visit to the shrine. Only a simple visit to the shrine is included. If you wish to make a formal visit to the shrine, please visit the shrine on your own. (extra charge).
【Lunch】
・Meal places and meals are subject to change.
・If you have any food allergies, vegetarianism, or other dietary restrictions, please let us know at the time of reservation. Not all meals can be accommodated. We may not be able to accommodate all requests at the last minute.
【English speaking staff】
English speaking staff available on request.
| Itinerary |
|
| 08:00 a.m. | JR Kanazawa Sta. Departure |
| 09:00 a.m. ～ 09:30 a.m. | Ataka Sumiyoshi Shrine (Guided visit by a shrine maiden) |
| 10:00 a.m. ～ 11:30 a.m. | Natadera Temple (Free time) |
| 12:15 p.m. ～ 01:15 p.m. | Shishiku-so（Lunch） |
| 01:30 p.m. ～ 02:30 p.m. | Shirayama Hime Shrine（Free time） |
| 03:20 p.m. | JR Kanazawa Sta. Arrival |
| Tour Fees (tax included) | |
| Adult (12 years and older) | JYP 11,000 per person |
| Child (6-11 years old) | JYP 10,000 per person |
| Infant (2-5 years old) | JYP 6,000 per person |
| Infant (0-1 years old) | Free |
* Capacity: 25 people (minimum number of participants: 1)
* Accompanied by tour guide
* Accompanied by English-speaking staff
* Lunch : Included (Meal locations are subject to change.)
* Time required: approx. 7 hours and 20 minutes
* Departure and cancellation decisions will be made up to 5 days prior to the departure date. If departure has already been decided, reservations will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on the day before the tour.
* The 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 price does not include admission fees to facilities or meal costs during free time.
* 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., 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.
