Hakusan Alpine Botanical Garden and Shiramine Bus Tour
Dates: June 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, and 28. Recommendations for the tour! - Limited-time experience! A breathtaking early summer destination Visit the Hakusan Alpine Botanical Garden, open for only about six weeks from early June to mid-July, where colorful alpine flowers are in full bloom. - Strol
📍Meeting point: This tour departs from the parking lot for chartered buses called "Group Bus Parking Area". Please follow the signage for "Group Bus Parking Area". Next to the taxi stand. Do not depart from the Kanazawa Station Kanazawa Port Exit (West Exit) rotary side.
Dates: June 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, and 28. Recommendations for the tour! - Limited-time experience! A breathtaking early summer destination Visit the Hakusan Alpine Botanical Garden, open for only about six weeks from early June to mid-July, where colorful alpine flowers are in full bloom. - Stroll through a historic village Enjoy free time exploring the Shiramine district, a designated Important Preservation District for Traditional Buildings, where a unique culture and charming streetscape remain. - Savor a special countryside lunch A “Yamazato no Omusubi Bento” filled with the rich flavors of the Hakusan foothills is included. Enjoy your meal surrounded by nature in the botanical garden. - Stop at a popular roadside station We will also visit “Michi-no-Eki Sena,” where you can find a variety of local specialties and souvenirs. This tour lets you fully experience the nature, history, and cuisine of the Shiramine area in Hakusan City. Visit Shiramine!
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What To Expect
Stop 1
⏱ 2h 20mAdmission includedOpen only once a year for about six weeks from early June to mid-July, when the alpine flowers are at their peak, this seasonal botanical garden offers a truly special experience. Located near the summit of Mt. Nishiyama (857m), it provides stunning views of Mt. Hakusan—one of Japan’s “Three Sacred Mountains,” along with Mt. Fuji and Mt. Tateyama. In the garden, you can admire around 50 varieties and 100,000 alpine plants in bloom. While enjoying the scenery, you can also savor a local rice ball (onigiri) bento filled with the rich flavors of the Hakusan foothills.
Stop 2
⏱ 1hShiramine – Important Preservation District for Traditional Buildings Visit the Shiramine district, located in one of Japan’s heaviest snowfall regions. Here, unique architectural styles developed to withstand the harsh winter climate have been carefully preserved and passed down through generations. Designated in 2012 by Japan’s Agency for Cultural Affairs, this historic area offers a charming streetscape full of character and tradition.
Stop 3
⏱ 20 minWe will stop at the popular roadside station “Sena,” where you can enjoy shopping for local specialties and souvenirs. From well-known local products such as “Hakusan Hyakusen” to a wide variety of regional goods, you can experience the flavors and culture of the Hakusan area through its products.
What’s Included
- ✓On-board WiFi
- ✓In-vehicle air conditioning
- ✓Lunch
What’s NOT Included
- ✗Personal expenses
- ✗Medical expenses related to injury or illness
- ✗Optional travel accident insurance premiums
- ✗Admission fees to facilities and meal costs during free time are not included in the tour price.
Additional Info
- 🚇Public transportation options are available nearby
- 🤰Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- ❤️Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- •Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- •The tour will operate rain or shine. If canceled, we will notify you by 3:00 PM on the previous day.
- •The tour may be canceled depending on the opening status of the Hakusan Alpine Botanical Garden.
- •Vegetarian, vegan, and other special dietary requests cannot be accommodated for lunch.
- •Participants must be 6 years old or older. Children aged 0–5 are not permitted to join the tour.
- •There is about 10 minutes of climbing each way. Please climb at your own pace, slowly, and without exertion.
- •We recommend that you wear comfortable clothing suitable for hiking, clothing that does not expose skin to prevent insect bites, and shoes that will allow you to trek.
- •Please bring trekking poles, etc. if rossible.
- •If the weather is fine, lunch (onigiri bento) can be eaten on benches or tents in the Botanical Garden. Lunch box will be distributed in advance, Please take the distributed lunch boxes to the Botanical Garden by yourself. Also, please bring a leisure sheet, etc. if necessary. (In case of rain, lunch will be served in the Center House "Kamoshika".)
- •There are no restrooms in the Alpine Botanical Garden. Please use the restrooms in the Kamoshika Center House. (We will stop by the bus before climbing the mountain.)
- •In rainy weather, the trail can become slippery, so please watch your footing carefully. In addition, using an umbrella can be dangerous, so we recommend bringing and wearing a raincoat (rainwear).
- •There is about a 10-minute hike each way. This tour is not recommended for those who are unable to hike.
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