Discover the UNESCO World Heritage site of Shirakawa-go on a day trip from Takayama. Learn about the village's history, culture, and stunning landscapes.
Itinerary
Takayama Information Center
Please meet your guide in front of the Takayama Information Center located at the East Exit of JR Takayama Station. The guide will be holding a yellow sign with the DeepExperience logo.
2
Photo stop (15 minutes)
4
Shirakawa-go
Lunch (70 minutes)（Extra fee）
6
Gassho-Zukuri Minka-en Outdoor Museum
Visit (70 minutes)
8
Arrive back at
Takayama Information Center
Plan
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From Takayama: Shirakawa-go Day Trip with Bus Tickets
7.5 hours
＜Inclusions＞
Guided tour of Shirakawa-go
Admission to Wada House
Admission to Nagase House
Admission to Shirakawa-go Gassho-zukuri Minka-en Open-Air Museum
Round-trip bus transportation from Takayama
＜Plan Code＞
G-209
Highlights
Capture breathtaking panoramic views of the gassho-zukuri village
Step inside historic homes to explore their architectural ingenuity
Learn about the lives of the villagers who still call Shirakawa-go home
Discover the story behind Shirakawa-go’s preservation and its significance
Understand the contrast between preserved areas and abandoned villages
What's Included
・Guided tour of Shirakawa-go
・Admission to Wada House
・Admission to Nagase House
・Admission to Shirakawa-go Gassho-zukuri Minka-en Open-Air Museum
・Round-trip bus transportation from Takayama
Experience details
Embark on a full-day tour to Shirakawa-go from Takayama. Visit the Shiroyama Tenshukaku Observatory, Wada and Nagase Houses, and the Gassho-zukuri Minka-en Open-Air Museum. Learn about the history and culture of the area from your guide.
Start your day with a visit to the Shiroyama Tenshukaku Observatory. Capture breathtaking panoramic views of the gassho-zukuri village, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Next, step inside the Wada and Nagase Houses to explore their architectural ingenuity and learn about the lives of the villagers who still call Shirakawa-go home.
Afterward, visit the Gassho-zukuri Minka-en Open-Air Museum. Discover the story behind Shirakawa-go’s preservation and its significance in Japan’s cultural heritage.
Meeting Place
Takayama Information Center: Please meet your guide in front of the Takayama Information Center located at the East Exit of JR Takayama Station. The guide will be holding a yellow sign with the DeepExperience logo.
Important information
Not suitable for
・Children under 5 years
・People with mobility impairments
What to bring
・Comfortable shoes
・Camera
・Water
・Weather-appropriate clothing
Not allowed
・Smoking
Know before you go
・Wear comfortable shoes for walking
・Bring a camera for photos
・Lunch cost is not included, but recommendations will be provided
・Be prepared for varying weather conditions
・Arrive at the bus stop early to ensure a timely departure
7.5 hours
Available languages: English
Start: Takayama Information Center
1~6
Private
