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How to access the World Heritage Sites Shirakawa-go & Takayama from Kanazawa (bus, rental car)
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A trip to Shirakawa-go, where traditional gassho-zukuri houses are lined up, and Takayama, where a typical Japanese townscape spreads out. Both are located in Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture. It is an attractive sightseeing spot in Gifu Prefecture that can be reached in about 1 to 2 hours from he...
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- There are two recommended access methods!
- A base for sightseeing in Kanazawa and surrounding areas! Hotel “LINNAS Kanazawa”
- ①Easy access by express bus from Kanazawa Station
- ②Flexible travel by rental car from around Kanazawa Station
- Enjoy traveling around Kanazawa!
There are two recommended access methods!
The recommended way to go from Kanazawa to Shirakawago/Takayama is by express bus or car.
We will introduce each in detail.
A base for sightseeing in Kanazawa and surrounding areas! Hotel “LINNAS Kanazawa”
When traveling to Kanazawa, we recommend staying at LINNAS Kanazawa, a lifestyle hotel located in the center of the city with easy access to tourist spots!
If you would like to know more about LINNAS Kanazawa, please refer to the article below.
* [Accommodation in Kanazawa] Hotel "LINNAS Kanazawa" where you can choose from 10 room types, 2 minutes walk from Omicho Market!
①Easy access by express bus from Kanazawa Station
The easiest way is by express bus. If you purchase a ticket and reserve a seat, then take a bus from the west exit of Kanazawa Station, you can go to Takayama without changing trains. There are four buses a day from Kanazawa to Takayama, so it's best to make reservations as far in advance as possible!
How to purchase tickets (Hokuriku Railway Express/Limited Express Bus Takayama Line)
・Purchase at the Hokuriku Railway Ticket Center (Near Platform 4 of Kanazawa Station West Exit Bus Terminal) ・After making a reservation online, pay by credit card ※Reservations by phone are also possible, but the phone connection is not very reliable, especially during busy periods.
Fares/time required
Kanazawa Station West Exit → Shirakawa-go
One-way fare: 2,600 yen (child 1,300 yen)
Time required: 1 hour 15 minutes
Kanazawa Station West Exit → Takayama Nohi Bus Center
One-way fare: 4,000 yen (child 2,000 yen)
Time required: 2 hours 15 minutes
*If you want to get off at Shirakawago and head to Takayama, you will need to take the Nohi Bus Takayama - Shirakawago/Takaoka line. Please check the link below for the timetable.
https://www.nouhibus.co.jp/highwaybus/takaoka/#timetable
②Flexible travel by rental car from around Kanazawa Station
If you want to make detours to Shirakawa-go and Takayama according to your own travel schedule, we recommend traveling by car. Even when heading to Takayama via Shirakawa-go, you can enjoy sightseeing at a leisurely pace without having to worry about bus time.
If you rent a car in Kanazawa and go sightseeing in Shirakawa-go and Takayama on a day trip, we will briefly tell you the price and time required!
Fares/time required
Rental time: 8:00-20:00 (total 12 hours)
Estimated price: around 7,000 to 15,000 yen (prices vary depending on the car model)
*Reference: Nippon Rent a Car prices and available rental times vary depending on the rental car company.
Enjoy traveling around Kanazawa!
Shirakawa-go and Takayama are recommended sightseeing spots that are easy to access from Kanazawa! Please enjoy it along with your trip to Kanazawa.
If you want to visit popular sightseeing spots in Kanazawa city, we recommend the lifestyle hotel " LINNAS Kanazawa "! It's in a great location, 4 minutes walk from Kanazawa Castle Park and 2 minutes walk from Omicho Ichiba, making it the perfect base for your trip.
There is also a spacious shared kitchen and a private sauna that can be reserved, so you can not only sightsee but also enjoy your trip as if you were living in Kanazawa.
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We are a community development company that creates and produces local HUBs. Based on hotel management, we will provide a comfortable and rich daily life = "The And Place"where people outside and inside the city connect beyond the boundaries. In Kanazawa, we operate a lifestyle hotel, LINNAS Kanazawa. The local hotel staff are experts in traveling to Kanazawa! We will dig deep into the charm of the region and introduce you to popular tourist spots and hidden famous shops that even the locals don't know about.
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