Takayama to Shirakawa-go Express Bus Ticket

Your experience

Travel comfortably between Takayama and Shirakawa-go on a direct express bus, enjoying a seamless journey through the Japanese Alps to Japan's UNESCO World Heritage villages, famous for its historic streets and gassho-zukuri thatched houses.

Getting started

Make your way to your selected departure point at Takayama Nohi Bus Center or the Shirakawa-go Bus Terminal and arrive before your scheduled departure time and simply settle in and enjoy a comfortable, transfer-free journey.

What to expect

• Depart from your chosen boarding point and travel on a direct express bus between Takayama and Shirakawa-go without changing buses, making the journey smooth and convenient.

• Relax as the route winds through the scenic Japanese Alps, offering countryside views before arriving at your destination.

• If travelling to Shirakawa-go, you'll arrive at the UNESCO World Heritage village, celebrated for its historic streets and distinctive gassho-zukuri thatched houses, some of Japan's finest examples of traditional rural architecture.

• If you're returning to Takayama, enjoy the same comfortable direct service back to the city without the hassle of arranging separate transport or transfers.

Choose the ticket option that best suits your itinerary, with one-way travel available in either direction or a round-trip ticket for added convenience and flexibility.