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
Starting location
Takayama Information Center
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