9 am: Meeting and Pick-up
We will pick you up and drop you off wherever is convenient for you, such as a hotel, or train station. We can arrange transport from anywhere near Kanazawa Station, Fukui Station, or Komatsu Airport.
10:30 am: Hakusan Folk Museum
Take a step into the past with over 5 traditional houses 100~300 years old, with numerous exhibitions on the traditional lifestyle of Shiramine. See historical artifacts from the traditional millet agricultural practices, to silk weaving tools dating over 100 years.
Your guide will take you on a journey of discovery into this culture unique to Shiramine, and give you hands-on experiences such as stone-milling millet to make your own traditional snack.
12:00 am: Traditional Cooking Class (Lunch)
Learn how to cook traditional local dishes over an irori hearth, using seasonal ingredients, such as wild vegetables, mushrooms, and home-grown vegetables. This cooking lesson is hosted inside a traditional house in Shiramine over 100 years old.
1:30 pm: Walking Tour
Your guide will take you on a walking tour through the quaint streets of Shiramine, introducing historical buildings, shops, and locals we meet along the way. Shiramine has a number of well-preserved historical buildings, and has been designated as an “Important Preservation District for Groups of Historical Buildings” by the national government.
2:00 pm: Free Time & Hot Spring
Spend some free time in Shiramine, enjoying whatever grabs your interest. Have a coffee at a local café, try relaxing in the tattoo-friendly hot spring, buy some tasty souvenirs, or just enjoy exploring the alleys and side streets at your own pace. If you’re lucky, you might even run into one of Shiramine’s famous village patrol cats!
3:30 pm: Departure
Depart Shiramine and head back to your preferred drop-off location.
Arrival time will depend on location and traffic conditions.
About Your Guide:
You will be guided by Susan, a Japanese-speaking Australian who lives and works in Shiramine. She's an expert on the traditional crafts of the area, and knows more about the traditional lifestyle of Shiramine than most locals! Rest assured you can enjoy a fun trip with memorable encounters, as Susan guides you around her home.
