Takayama Explore Gokayama and Shirakawa go

Name: Takayama Explore Gokayama and Shirakawa go
Brand: Viator
Price: 170.55 USD
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5.0(36)9 hoursEnglishBook 1 day aheadTakayama, Japan

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Discover Japan's rich cultural heritage on this one-day tour from Takayama to the UNESCO World Heritage villages of Gokayama and Shirakawa-go. Visit the serene Ainokura village, participate in a traditional papermaking experience, and explore the charming streets of Suganuma. The tour culminates in Shirakawa-go, famous for its unique thatched-roof farmhouses, where you'll get stunning views and enjoy free time to soak in the atmosphere. With an English-speaking guide sharing insights about the area's history and architecture, this tour provides an enriching glimpse into Japan's rural life.

- Visit three UNESCO World Heritage villages: Ainokura, Suganuma, and Shirakawa-go - Engage in a hands-on traditional papermaking workshop in Ainokura - Explore Shirakawa-go, with options to enter a farmhouse and enjoy the lookout point views - Tour runs year-round with a 9:00 A.M. start from Takayama Station, returning around 5:30 P.M.

Included

English-speaking guide
Entry to the museum at Suganuma
Transportation from Takayama to (Gokayama) Ainokura, Suganuma, and Shirakawa-go
Guided walks at (Gokayama) Ainokura, Suganuma, and Shirakawa-go
Traditional papermaking experience

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Lunch

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What you'll do

Arrive at Ainokura Village, the most secluded of the Gokayama World Heritage villages
Enjoy a guided walk through this peaceful settlement and take part in a hands-on traditional papermaking experience.
1 hour
Continue to Suganuma Village, a compact riverside hamlet known for its preserved gassho-zukuri homes
Visit a museum highlighting the village’s role in producing materials used for traditional gunpowder, followed by free time to explore and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant or picnic-style.
1 hour
Shirakawa-mura
Shirakawa-mura, Japan
Arrive at Shirakawa-go, the most iconic of the three UNESCO-listed villages. Walk through the historic village with your guide, enter one of the traditional farmhouses, and visit the famous lookout point (weather permitting) for panoramic views.
2 hours

Meeting and pickup

1 location

Pickup details

The meetup point is outside of the ticket gates at JR Takayama Station. Once you have left the gates, look to your left to see a walkway and a carving depicting an ornate wagon. You may wait nearby there until the tour begins at 9:00 A.M. Please look for the guide wearing a SNOW MONKEY RESORTS tag