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Private Tour of Shirakawago from Kanazawa (Half Day)
A four-hour private drive to the thatched village of Shirakawa-go with an English-speaking driver, leaving Kanazawa's own sights aside.
US$256 each · US$512 for two · Hotel pickup only
Most listings let you reserve now and pay later, and cancel free up to 24 hours before. Your ship's berth or time can change; a reservation costs nothing to hold.
Checked · price, reviews and availability from the operator’s Viator listing · Takumi Yamada
The day, stop by stop
- 2 hrShirakawago
Pickup is from hotels — ask about your pier before you book
- Pickup
- Hotels only, as listedThe operator collects from Kanazawa hotels (lobby pickup). Ask whether they will come to the cruise terminal before you book.
- Shirakawa-go is remote and awkward by public transport; the car takes you there directly and back.
- About an hour and a half in the village, with fees included.
- 28 reviews average 5.0.
Travellers who have seen Kanazawa before and want the mountain village instead.
It is a driver, not a guide, and lunch in the village is at your own cost. You will not see Kenroku-en or the teahouse districts, the city's main reasons to stop. Pickup is from hotel lobbies in Kanazawa; the cruise port is not listed.
Check dates and book
Booked through Viator (a Tripadvisor company); there is rarely a tour desk at the pier. We may earn a small commission if you book, at no extra cost to you.
What Princess Cruises charges for a day like this in Kanazawa
Princess Cruises prices from its public Kanazawa excursion page, 25 October 2026, per person. Tour prices here are the operator’s current from price.
Before you book
Is the Private Tour of Shirakawago from Kanazawa (Half Day) worth it from the Kanazawa cruise port?
A four-hour private drive to the thatched village of Shirakawa-go with an English-speaking driver, leaving Kanazawa's own sights aside. Best for: Travellers who have seen Kanazawa before and want the mountain village instead.
How long a port call do I need for this tour?
About 7 hours. The tour runs 4 hr; add half an hour to get off the ship and keep the hour before all-aboard free. Pickup is listed at Kanazawa hotels; add the transfer from the cruise terminal, about 30 minutes each way.
Can I cancel if my ship skips the port?
The operator's policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What should I know before booking?
It is a driver, not a guide, and lunch in the village is at your own cost. You will not see Kenroku-en or the teahouse districts, the city's main reasons to stop. Pickup is from hotel lobbies in Kanazawa; the cruise port is not listed.
Does this tour pick up at the cruise pier?
The operator confirms the meeting point after booking; it is not the cruise pier.
Will I be back on board before all-aboard?
The operator makes no written on-time promise, so the margin is yours to keep. This site only shows the tour as fitting a call of about 7 hours or more, which already includes half an hour to get ashore and the hour before all-aboard. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before means a reservation costs nothing to hold if your ship’s hours change.
Is the price per person or per vehicle?
Per person, from about US$256, on a private basis.
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