Near Takayama: Shirakawa-go Half-Day Tour

5.0(9)2 hoursJapanese, EnglishBook 1 day aheadGifu Prefecture, Japan

From

$151

Shirakawa-go is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the must-see destinations when visiting this region.

On this guided half-day tour, you will travel from Takayama to Shirakawa-go and enjoy a walk through the beautiful traditional village surrounded by rich nature. A local guide will introduce you not only to Shirakawa-go, but also to Japanese culture, history, and local life.

Your guide will meet you at Nohi Bus Center in Takayama at 8:30 AM. This tour requires a minimum of 2 participants.

Our regular tour is conducted in English. Please contact us in advance if you would like to request a Chinese, Italian-speaking guide.

We can also arrange other private tours, such as Kamikochi, Takayama city walking tours, and more.

Included

Guided walking tour in Shirakawa-go
Professional English-speaking guide

Not included

Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Personal expenses
Travel insurance

What you'll do

The Historic Villages of Shirakawa-go Gassho Style Houses
Ogimachi, Shirakawa-mura, Japan
We’ll go to the observation deck, where the guide will explain in detail why such magnificent buildings have survived.
1h 40m
Nagase house
823-2 Ogimachi, Shirakawa-mura, Japan
You can see in this house lot's of Japanese traditional culture. Guide explain well everything!
15 minAdmission included

Meeting and pickup

2 locations

Pickup details

Please come to meeting point on time. If you late more than 10min. our tour will start. We cannot refunds for late arrivals, regardless of the reason.

Good to know

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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