Kanazawa: Shirakawa-go & Metal-Casting Private Day Trip
ID: GYG1157075-1774224
Categorie:
Land: Japan
Duur:
08:00 uren
Beschrijving
Discover Shirakawa-go on a private day trip from Kanazawa. Craft your own tin sake cup, sip local doburoku, and explore the beauty of Shirakawa-go’s traditions with a local guide.
Begin your day with a warm welcome from your guide in Kanazawa before heading to Takaoka, Japan’s historic casting town. Join local artisans at the renowned Nousaku foundry and experience hands-on craftsmanship as you mold and polish your very own suzu (tin) sake cup. Learn why tinware softens flavors and enjoy a scenic drive through the majestic Tateyama mountain range, where nature and craft have coexisted for centuries.
Bring your handmade cup to Shirakawa-go and toast with doburoku—a rich, unfiltered sake loved since ancient times. Compare its smooth taste between ceramic and tin cups and discover why locals cherish this tradition. Savor hooba-miso grilled with premium Hida beef, a comforting regional dish born from life in harsh winters. Then take in the breathtaking view of the thatched-roof village from the scenic observatory once used as a mountaintop castle.
Follow your guide through the UNESCO-listed village where time seems to stand still. Visit the stately Wada House, the serene Myozen-ji Temple, and the revered Shirakawa Hachiman Shrine—home of the lively Doburoku Festival. Wander between gassho-style homes warmed by glowing irori hearths, discover cozy cafés and handmade sweets, and cross the graceful Deai Bridge over the Shogawa River before your peaceful return to Kanazawa.
Hoogtepunten
- Day trip from Kanazawa to UNESCO World Heritage Shirakawa-go with a local guide
- Craft your own tin sake cup (guinomi) in Takaoka’s historic metal-casting town
- Enjoy local doburoku sake using your handmade cup — or choose another drink
- Taste Hida beef hooba miso and soak in Japan’s beauty through every season
Talen
BELANGRIJKE INFORMATIE
• The tour starts on time; late arrivals cannot join or receive refunds.
• Some areas in Shirakawa-go are not wheelchair or stroller accessible.
• Respectful clothing is required for temples and shrines.
• Wear comfortable shoes; traditional houses require frequent shoe removal—warm socks recommended in winter.
• The tour runs in light rain; severe weather may shorten or cancel the itinerary.
• Winter snow may cause delays or major itinerary changes; refunds not available if the tour proceeds.
• Workshop involves molten tin—follow safety instructions; no sandals or loose clothing.
• You will make a tin sake cup to take home; handmade variations are normal.
• Dietary restrictions must be requested at booking; options available but not allergy-free.
• Guide’s food/drinks are included; bring cash for snacks or souvenirs.
• Visibility or facility closures may affect the itinerary; alternatives will be arranged without refunds.
INCLUDED
- Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off
- English-Speaking Local Guide (8 hours)
- Private Car with Professional Driver
- Takaoka Tin Cup Workshop
- Local Lunch
- Doburoku Sake Experience
- Facility Admission Fees
- Café or Snack Stop
- Tour Photos
NIET INBEGREPEN.
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, snacks, extra drinks)
- Travel insurance
- Hotel pick-up/drop-off outside central Kanazawa — guests are asked to come to the designated meeting point if pick-up is not available.
- Additional food or drinks outside the included lunch
Wanneer moet ik boeken?
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Annuleringen
Deze excursie kunt u kosteloos annuleren tot: annuleringstijd voor aanvang van de reis. Bij annulering na: annulering na: annuleringstijd of niet aanwezig zijn op de excursie wordt de volledige prijs van de activiteit alsnog in rekening gebracht. Te laat komen bij het ophalen of vertrekken wordt beschouwd als niet komen opdagen.
