From Alpine Blossoms to Flowing Streams – Explore the Seasons of Hakusan-Shiramine
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Schedule
Day
DAY 1 – Welcome to Okuyama
1:00 PM
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Meet at Kanazawa Station, then depart for Shiramine
2:30
Arrive at Saisai, a local shop and restaurant featuring Shiramine’s specialty products
2:30-4:00
Walking Tour in the Shiramine Traditional Townscape ★ Explore the charming mountain village of Shiramine with a certified Hakusan Tedorigawa Geopark Guide. Stroll through the narrow alleys and stairways between the closely packed houses as if on an adventure ★ Visit Rinseiji Temple, which houses the Hakusan Descent Buddhas ★ Discover the grand Former Yamagishi Residence, designated as a National Important Cultural Property ★ Stop by local shops and learn about the daily life of the community ★ Enjoy tea time in a spacious park, watching the flowing water
4:00
Arrive at the hot spring inn, Hakusanen and check in ★ Relax at a cozy inn famous for its “silky skin” hot spring water ★ Be greeted by the two friendly resident cats who welcome every guest
5:00
Dinner Enjoy a delicious dinner featuring local specialties such as Katatofu (firm tofu) and seasonal dishes Overnight stay at Hakusanen
Morning
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Lunch
X
Dinner
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Day
DAY 2 – Life of the Okuyama People
6:45 AM
Morning temple service experience ★ Participate in the daily service at a local Jodo Shinshu temple
8:00
Breakfast
9:30-11:30
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Experience daily life and traditional work in Okuyama ★ Visit the Hakusanroku Folk Museum ★ Try natural dyeing called Obaru-zome. The hand-dyed handkerchief is yours to take home ★ Enjoy a relaxing walk around the Old Folk House Garden ★ Tea time at a historic house designated as an Important Cultural Property. Enjoy Hakusan Kirimanjaro coffee, locally grown nem tea, and traditional snacks. Grind the rare grain “kamashi” with a stone mill, knead it with hot water, sweeten it with sugar, and taste it
11:30-1:00 PM
Lunch ★ Enjoy lunch at unique local restaurants (depending on the schedule) Yukidaruma Cafe – historic house style dining Saisai – meals using local specialty products Nagase – noodles, rice bowls, and game meat dishes
1:00
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Traditional lacquerware Maki-e painting experience ★ Learn painting techniques from a Wajima lacquerware maki-e artist Hear about the Ho-On-Ko festival preserved in Shiramine while decorating bowls and trays Use real lacquerware that was actually used in Shiramine to give them new life Take your creation home as a souvenir and learn how to care for it
3:30
Terminate at Hakusanen ★ Enjoy the hot spring or take a walk around the area
5:00
Dinner ★ Enjoy a meal inspired by Ho-On-Ko cuisine, made from seasonal ingredients collected from spring to autumn to express gratitude in early winter Overnight stay at Hakusanen
Morning
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Lunch
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Dinner
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Day
DAY 3 – Sustainable Life in the Deep Mountains
8:00 AM
Breakfast
9:30
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Experience Daily Life in an Okuyama Mountain Village ★ Visit the Natural Monument “Ōta no Ō-Tochi,” a giant horse chestnut tree, and try growing or harvesting the traditional local vegetable “Nanagi Daikon.” ★ Enjoy a hiking trip to a wasabi field fed by pure spring water, and try wasabi growing and harvesting. ★ Take a scenic hike with views of Mt. Hakusan and visit the “Hakusan Alpine Flower Garden.” ※ You will experience one of the above activities, depending on the season
11:30
Lunch Mountain Cooking Experience ★ Cook and enjoy simple, seasonal dishes that local villagers eat every day—rice, side dishes, miso soup, and more ★ During the wasabi field hike, you will also enjoy Nagashi somen (flowing somen noodles in cold spring water)
2:00 PM
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Okuyama traditional craft workshop ★ Try local crafts such as straw weaving and cypress wood carving Take your finished creations home as souvenirs
3:30
Terminate at Hakusanen ★ Enjoy the hot spring or take a walk around the area
5:00
Dinner ★ Enjoy a meal made from local seasonal ingredients Overnight stay at Hakusanen
Morning
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Lunch
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Dinner
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Day
DAY 4 – A Journey of Water: From Mt. Hakusan to the Tedori River and the Sea of Japan
8:00 AM
Breakfast
9:00
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Check out from Hakusanen and depart
10:00
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Wata-no-Taki Waterfall ★ Take memorable photos at this stunning waterfall, where you can feel the long journey of water flowing from Mt. Hakusan
11:30
Terminate at Kanazawa Station / Tour ends ※ Program may change depending on the season or weather ※ Transfers to Kanazawa Port or Komatsu Airport are also available
Morning
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Lunch
X
Dinner
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Remarks
Tour price
¥647,000 (approx. $4,300 USD) per person (based on single occupancy)
¥295,000 (approx. $2,000 USD) per person (based on 2 people sharing)
¥222,000 (approx. $1,480 USD) per person (based on 3 people sharing)
¥185,000 (approx. $1,250 USD) per person (based on 4 people sharing)
¥162,500 (approx. $1,100 USD) per person (based on 5 people sharing)
＊At Hakusanen, we can arrange alternative accommodation if the number of guests increases
＊In addition, we also offer a separate property available for exclusive whole-house rental
Request/Announcement
The above schedule is a sample. It can be adjusted according to your request, so please feel free to consult with us.
What's included
・Private vehicle
・Admission fees (museums, temples, etc.)
・Transportation (JR, ferry, etc.)
・English interpretation guide *Please let us know if you would like another language.
・Luggage delivery fee ( Takku-bin: ①Aman Kyoto - Azumi, ②Bella Vista - Aman Kyoto)
・Experience fees (tea ceremony & kimono, cruise, rickshaw, private water cab, geisha dinner)
・Accommodation fee
Items to check before Reservation
・Names of all participants
・Dietary restrictions and allergy information
Cancellation Policy
20 days ago: 20% of total accommodation / travel product charges
7 days ago: 30% of total accommodation / travel product charges
1 days ago-: 40% of the total accommodation / travel product price
From the day before to the day: 100% of the total accommodation and travel product charges
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Inquiry
Please feel free to contact us anytime.
The itinerary provided here is just a sample.
The number of nights and the content can be adjusted according to your preferences.
Please feel free to consult us about the number of people, participation date, content, budget, etc.
