Dear Mr. Reebok,
The photo of the deep blue sky and the gassho-zukuri architecture is very beautiful!

Thank you for participating in our tour the other day. The photos you sent are wonderfully taken, showing your skill with the camera. Thank you very much. They will serve as great memories of your trip. Thank you for sharing your experience.
Tour guide, Kuroda

Dear Macho,
Thank you for participating in our tour the other day. It seems you were able to take some great photos in Shirakawa-go. I’m very happy to hear that you enjoyed it. Thank you.
I will pass on your gratitude to Nakayama.
Guide, Kuroda

Dear James,
Thank you for participating in our tour the other day. The autumn leaves were in full bloom, and Shirakawa-go and Gokayama were wonderful, weren't they? The scenery of Gokayama that you sent is beautiful as well. Thank you. The weather was also favorable that day, so I hope it became a great memory for you.
We appreciate your enjoyment of this tour as well. Thank you once again.
Guide, Kuroda

Thank you for participating in our tour. As you mentioned, Shirakawa-go and Gokayama are both gassho-zukuri villages, but they have completely different atmospheres, each with its own unique vibe that you can truly feel. I also felt as if I had time-traveled while experiencing the hardships of the people who actually live there. I appreciate your feedback on this.
Guide: Kuroda

Kyon-sama,
I had a great time talking with you the other day (actually, it was two days ago). Since this tour was a private one, the conversation flowed continuously from the moment we left the station, and before we knew it, we had already arrived in Shirakawa-go. I really enjoyed hearing your interesting stories, and I learned a lot about countries I didn't know about. Thank you very much.
I understand you have visited Kanazawa several times and have been to Shirakawa-go and Takayama before. If you have the opportunity, please visit again. I believe you will discover something new.
Next time, I will look for another photo spot! (laughs) I will report this to the driver on the day of the tour!
Thank you for sending your experiences and photos.
Guide: Kuroda

Dear Alice,
Thank you for using our tour the other day. On that day, the Shirakawa-go village was also exclusively ours with just the four of us.

Dear Kazuya,

Thank you for sharing your experience and the photos of Shirakawa-go. On the day of your visit, there were only a few tourists in Shirakawa-go, weren't there? Before the pandemic, it was bustling with more foreign visitors than Japanese. The people of Shirakawa-go are also hoping for an increase in overseas tourists like before.

I heard that the snowfall from January to February this year was nearly 2 meters, which is more than usual. I can imagine the hardships faced by the residents. When you actually stroll through the village, you can see the unique architectural features of the gassho-zukuri style that are characteristic of snowy regions.

Next time, how about visiting Shirakawa-go in its pure white winter wonderland, and also during the fresh green season when everything is dazzlingly green?

Guide, Kuroda

Dear Ms. Ringo,
Thank you for participating in our tour the other day. The weather was nice, and the images you captured of the green rice fields and the gassho-zukuri houses are vivid and contrasting, making them very beautiful. Thank you.
We hope you will join us in a different season as well. There will be another kind of experience waiting for you.
Kuroda (Guide)

Dear Y.A.,

Thank you for participating in our tour the other day. It was quite hot that day, wasn't it? However, as you mentioned in your message, experiencing it in person brings a sense of awe that is completely different from just seeing it in brochures or photos. It truly is a World Heritage site. Thank you for the wonderful images. The picture of the hand-baked rice crackers also looks great!

We hope you will join us again if the opportunity arises.

Guide, Kuroda

Dear Merry Mama,

Thank you for participating in the Shirakawa-go and Gokayama World Heritage Village Tour the other day. It has been quite hot lately, but Shirakawa-go and Gokayama were vibrant with lush green mountains and rice fields reminiscent of early summer. The photos you shared are stunningly beautiful, like postcards. I am very pleased to hear your kind words about the tour and that you enjoyed your day. Thank you also for your valuable feedback.

If you have the opportunity, please come again in a different season. How about making up for the visit you couldn't make in January?

Dear Isaku, thank you very much for using our taxi service. We are relieved to hear that you enjoyed your time, blessed with good weather. We sincerely look forward to your next visit to Hokuriku.

Dear Maho R.,

Thank you for participating in our tour. I am very happy to hear that you enjoyed it more than you expected. The pictures of your lunch look very delicious. It really was tasty, wasn’t it? Thank you.

Yes, please consider visiting Shirakawa-go in winter next time! I think you will be surprised by the completely different scenery.

Thank you for sharing your experiences and photos from this tour.

Best regards,
Kuroda, Tour Guide

Dear NYC,

Thank you for participating in our tour the other day. The weather was certainly favorable, and I hope you were able to take some great photos in Shirakawa-go and Gokayama. With the cherry blossom season over, it seems that the broadleaf trees in Shirakawa-go and Gokayama are now even greener. We are very pleased to hear that you had a wonderful time on this tour. If you have the opportunity, we would be delighted to have you join us again as a repeat participant.

Thank you for sharing your experience.

Guide, Kuroda

Dear Icchan,

Thank you for participating in our tour. The weather was favorable that day, and it was warm, making the fresh green mountains stand out beautifully against the gassho-zukuri buildings—truly a perfect day for a tour.

We pay special attention to infection prevention measures, so I believe it was a reassuring tour as you mentioned. Although you joined us during the peak of Golden Week, there were fewer tourists compared to previous years, allowing for a smooth exploration of Shirakawa-go and Gokayama.

I was very pleased to read your feedback about the enjoyable tour. Thank you very much. If you have the opportunity again, please come and see the beautiful autumn scenery of Shirakawa-go and Gokayama.

Guide, Kuroda

Dear Ryo-chan,
Thank you for participating in our tour the other day. You took some wonderful photos; they are perfect and look like postcards.
It seems that this has become a "lifetime memory," and we are very happy to hear that. Thank you for sharing your experience with us. Please come again.
From your tour guide.

Dear Chako,
I am very glad that you enjoyed our Shirakawa-go tour and that the weather was favorable. The photos you took are really beautiful. Thank you.
If you have the opportunity, please do come and visit Kanazawa and Shirakawa-go. We are looking forward to seeing you.
Guide, Kuroda

Dear Ishii,

Thank you for using our tour the other day. We are very pleased to hear that you had a "great time!" We aim to create even more enjoyable tours for our future participants. We hope you will join us again if the opportunity arises.

Guide Kuroda

Dear Cheese,

Thank you for participating in our tour the other day. This year, there has been a lot of snow, and the winter scenery of Shirakawa-go is truly impressive. We are glad to hear that you were satisfied with the winter landscape. It brings us great joy that your first visit to Shirakawa-go was welcomed by such a beautiful snowy scene.

We hope you will join us again in another season if the opportunity arises. All of our staff are looking forward to it. Thank you for sharing your experience and for including the painting monk from Meizenji.

Thank you for participating in our tour the other day. I think a day trip to Shirakawa-go while visiting Kanazawa is quite reasonable. Since it goes directly from Kanazawa Station to the observation deck in Shirakawa-go, I believe you can efficiently enjoy the World Heritage site. Although it's a short time, I think you surprisingly enjoyed the experience of making rice crackers in addition to the easy sightseeing.

Thank you for sharing your experience. We appreciate it.
White Ring

Dear Marin,
Thank you for participating in our tour the other day.
I'm glad to hear that you were able to efficiently explore Shirakawa-go. We aimed to make the most of your limited time while ensuring you had a great experience. I am very pleased to hear that you enjoyed it. Thank you very much.
From your guide

Dear Kushi-chan,
Thank you for participating in our tour the other day. It seems you really enjoyed the tour, and I am very happy to read your message. Thank you very much.
Tour Guide

Dear Melancholic Salaryman,
This winter was completely white with snow, unlike last year. The photos you posted are very beautiful, truly capturing the essence of Shirakawa-go in the snow. Thank you very much.
Thank you for sharing your experience. We hope you will join us again in another season.
Lastly, thank you for participating in our tour.
From the tour guide.

Dear Mine,

Thank you for sending the wonderful photos. Shirakawa-go covered in snow is truly beautiful.

We appreciate your participation in this tour. I was delighted to see your title, "It was a wonderful day." Last season, there was no snow at all, but this year we had the long-awaited snow, snow, and more snow. It was the best scenery that can only be seen at this time of year.

Once again, thank you for sharing your experiences and photos.

Tour Guide, Kuroda

Dear Kumiko,
Shirakawa-go is surprisingly close to Kanazawa. It feels like you arrive in no time when driving on the expressway. I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed a leisurely stroll in Shirakawa-go and were satisfied with your lunch. I'm truly happy that your friend who joined you also had a great time.
Thank you for the pictures of the meal and the rice cracker grilling.
From the White Ring staff.

Dear Mr./Ms. Bagé,
Thank you for participating in our tour the other day.
We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the Shirakawa-go tour. It seems you had a leisurely stroll.
We also introduced you to shops and souvenirs in Kanazawa. Please come visit us again.
From your tour guide.

Dear Futaba,
Shirakawa-go is indeed a World Heritage site that looks stunning with its pure white snow. It seems you were able to see the scenery just as you imagined.
As staff living in a snowy region, we carry various tips for winter living, and we strive to ensure you enjoy your experience as much as possible.

Dear Maruo,

Thank you for participating in our tour, the "Shirakawa-go Day Trip." We are very pleased to see your title, "Warm Tour."

The weather doesn't always go as hoped, but I believe that people often gain significant experiences in other ways. The experiences you see with your eyes and feel with your mind and body... perhaps that also provided a great sense of value. We appreciate your sharing your experience. Thank you very much.

Dear sakurai305,
It is winter, so naturally, it is snowing in Hokuriku. However, due to the effects of climate change, there have been many years recently with little snow even in winter. Nevertheless, I am glad that you were able to see the beautiful scenery of Shirakawa-go that met your expectations on that day.
I appreciate you sharing such wonderful images. Thank you very much.
From your tour guide

Dear Muffy,

Thank you for participating in our tour. It was wonderful to see the beautiful Shirakawa-go covered in snow this year compared to last year. Shirakawa-go truly looks great in the snow.

I am very pleased to hear that you were satisfied with this tour. If you could join us in a different season next time, I believe you would enjoy a different side of Shirakawa-go as well.

I hope you get to stroll around Shirakawa-go at your leisure again. The fresh green season is also lovely.

Best regards,
Your tour guide

Dear [Anonymous],

Thank you for participating in our tour the other day.

As you mentioned, Shirakawa-go is so famous that it may have become overly commercialized. It seems that Shirakawa-go did not meet your expectations, and the meals were disappointing. Your valuable feedback and thoughts resonate deeply with us.

For those who actually live in Shirakawa-go, the concern about "commercialization" is significant. I have heard that it feels like living in a zoo, being observed in their private lives.

Thank you very much.