【10% OFF】2-Day Bus Tour from Osaka: Kanazawa, Shirakawa-go & Yamanaka Onsen with Luxury Kaiseki Dinner

Tour Description

This two-day bus journey guides you through some of Japan’s most picturesque and culturally significant locations. Start your adventure with a trip to Shirakawa-go, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its iconic gassho-style farmhouses. You will have ample free time to wander around and enjoy lunch at your convenience.

Your next destination is Yamanaka Onsen, a famous hot spring region, where you will spend the night at a traditional ryokan. Take the opportunity to relax in the expansive open-air baths and soak in the tranquil atmosphere. In the evening, indulge in a sumptuous kaiseki dinner, featuring fresh abalone, nodoguro, and grilled crab.

On the second day, you will explore the Higashi Chaya District in Kanazawa, a well-preserved historical area filled with traditional teahouses, cafés, and sweet shops. Following this, proceed to Omicho Market, a vibrant marketplace boasting around 180 shops, where you can enjoy free time for lunch and shopping.

The itinerary also includes a visit to Echizen Soba Village to sample local soba and witness the noodle-making process (or an alternative roadside station visit on select dates).

Information about Tour

• Place of departure and destination: From Osaka to Ishikawa, Gifu
• Number of days of travel: 2 days
• Means of transportation: Bus
• Name of bus company: International Motor Vehicles Osaka or equivalent
• Meal(s): 1 Dinner, 1 Breakfast
• Minimum number of passengers to operate: 20
• Number of GUIDE: 1

Tour Operator Information

• Company Name: H.I.S. Co., Ltd.
• Department Name: Inbound Travel Division DMC Business Department West Japan Group Kansai Team
• Address: Mainichi Intecio 16F 3-4-5 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-8215, JAPAN
• Registration No: No. 724 by the Commissioner of Japan Tourism Agency
• Membership: Full Member of the Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA)

Contact Information

• Department Name: Inbound Travel Division DMC Business Department West Japan Group Kansai Team
• Address: Mainichi Intecio 15F 3-4-5 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-8215, JAPAN
• Tel: +81- 50-1745-1444
• Opening hour: 10:00~18:00
• (Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays)

General Travel Services Manager

Eri Tomiyama

The Tour Operations Manager oversees transactions related to your travel at the sales office, managing your travel arrangements. Should you have any inquiries or concerns regarding the information provided by the staff about this travel contract, please feel free to reach out to the aforementioned Tour Operations Manager.

Please take the time to read and comprehend the Terms and Conditions below.

• Travel Terms and Conditions: Domestic Package Tours
• Travel Agency Terms and Conditions: Section of Package Tour Contract

Highlights

• Experience an exquisite Japanese kaiseki dinner with fresh abalone, nodoguro (blackthroat seaperch), and grilled crab
• Relax at a traditional ryokan in Yamanaka Onsen featuring open-air hot spring baths
• Discover the UNESCO World Heritage site Shirakawa-go with 120 minutes of leisure time
• Wander through the delightful Higashi Chaya District in Kanazawa
• Explore Omicho Market, referred to as the “Kitchen of Hokuriku,” with time allocated for lunch
• Savor Echizen soba with a tasting session and a tour of the factory

Itinerary

• Meet at Umeda (07:45) → Depart (08:00)
• Shirakawa-go (Free walk & free lunch / approx. 120 min)
• Yamanaka Onsen Ryokan (arrival around 16:50) Relax in open-air baths and hot springs Dinner: Luxury kaiseki with abalone, nodoguro, and grilled crab
• Yamanaka Onsen Depart
• Kanazawa – Higashi Chaya District (Free walk / approx. 60 min)
• Kanazawa – Omicho Market (Free time & lunch / approx. 120 min)
• Fukui – Echizen Soba Village (Soba tasting & factory tour / approx. 40 min) Note: On certain dates, this stop will be replaced with Minami Echizen Sannairi Roadside Station
• Return to Umeda

Price Details

Included

• Experience fees
• Accommodation
• Breakfast
• Dinner
• Japanese guide
• Air-conditioned bus

Not included

• Expenses not mentioned

Important Information

Important Notes During Bus Tour

1. Please refrain from drinking alcohol on the bus.

2. Members of the odd-numbered group may need to share seats with other passengers on the bus.

3. As stipulated by Japanese law, please wear your seat belt on the tour bus.

4. Please remain seated and avoid walking while the tour bus is moving.

5. Seating on the bus is assigned by H.I.S staff. Please do not change your seat during the tour.

6. Please be punctual and arrive at the designated meeting place on time. The bus will depart on time and will not wait for latecomers.

7. Latecomers who wish to rejoin the group will be responsible for all transportation fees.

8.Please wear the sticker provided by the tour guide visibly.

9. Avoid sticking the sticker on leather goods, as it may leave marks.

10. Do not use the seat reclining function or adjust the seat settings.

11. Please set all electronic devices, including mobile phones and game consoles, to silent mode.

12. Talking on mobile phones and making video calls are prohibited on the tour bus.

13. Smoking is strictly prohibited on the tour bus.

14. Arrival times at each sightseeing spot may vary depending on traffic conditions.

15. The use of drones for filming or other purposes is prohibited during the tour.

16. Please do not use perfume, sprays, or change baby diapers on the bus, as it may disturb other passengers.

17. Manage your valuable belongings yourself.

18. After the tour, please take all your trash with you and do not leave any on the bus.

19. Ensure you do not forget or leave any personal belongings on the bus after the tour.

20. If you fail to follow these regulations and cause a disturbance on the bus, you may be asked to leave the bus, even during the tour.

Purchase Notice

• This tour is a Japanese tour. The tour conductor will provide language support using a translator (Pocket Talk).
• This is not a private tour; you will enjoy the tour with other guests.
• If the minimum number of participants (20) is not met by (14) days before the scheduled date, the tour on that date might be canceled.
• Drinking alcohol on the bus is prohibited.
• Please note that odd-numbered groups will, in principle, share seats on the bus.
• The order of the itinerary may be partially changed.
• The Iya Kazurabashi bridge crossing fee is not included and must be paid by guests.
• If the boat is canceled due to weather or other conditions, the equivalent boarding fee will be refunded.
• Tea is not included, so please prepare your own before boarding.
• Omicho Market has approximately 180 shops, and opening days vary by store. About 60% of shops are open on Sundays, 50% on public holidays, and around 20% on Wednesdays. Shopping can still be enjoyed.
• For departures on June 22 (use on June 23), the visit to Echizen Soba Village on Day 2 will be replaced with a stop at Minami Echizen Sannairi Roadside Station due to its closure.
• At the ryokan, the men’s and women’s baths are switched depending on the day, so the types of baths available will vary.
• An additional facility fee of 2,200 yen will be charged for infants. Payment must be made at the hotel on the day.
• Meal contents may vary depending on ingredient availability.
• Stay durations may be shortened due to traffic conditions.
• The order of the itinerary may be subject to change.

How to Use

Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at designated location.

Cancellation Policy

• 21 or more day(s) before the activity date: 0% cancellation fee
• Between 8 and 20 day(s) before the activity date: 20% cancellation fee
• Between 2 and 7 day(s) before the activity date: 30% cancellation fee
• 1 day(s) before the activity date: 40% cancellation fee
• On the activity date: 50% cancellation fee