Kanazawa - Shirakawago timetable confirmation

Hi,

I plan to take bus from Kanazawa to Shirakawa-go the earliest in the morning.

I got these links for the timetables and a bit confused.
http://www.japan-guide.com/bus/shirakawago.html and
http://www.nouhibus.co.jp/english/shirakawago_kanazawa.html

could someone please assist/verify me with the time schedule? If I want to depart the earliest from Kanazawa then I should choose 8.10am (reservation mandatory). Then if I want to go back, around mid noon then I could take the 12.25pm (reservation mandatory) or 12.55 bus. Is this correct?

the buses for the noon back to Kanazawa trip would take a stop for 10mnts (arrv 12.15, dprt 12.25) & 3mnts rest (arrv 12.52, depart 12.55)

Is it going to be enough time for me from 9.25am - 12am if i want to include a visit to the Shiroyama viewpoint?

TIA

You can't take the 12:55 bus back to Kanazawa, it only goes as far as Maki. You can take the 13:50 bus which arrives at Kanazawa ekimae at 15:05.

While it may be possible to return on the 12:25 bus, you'll have to keep an eye on the clock. Better to take your time and enjoy exploring the various museums.

Hi mk,

woww thanks a lot, I did not pay attention on that. Yes, i have decided to stay a bit longer :)