Shirakawa-go from Takayama/Nagoya One day Bus ticket | 11 hours 45 minutes

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Round trip Nagoya↔Shirakawa-go
2 Adults x $32.45
$64.90
Approx Total
$64.90
No meal is included
Round trip ticket from Nagoya : 7:15 AM from Nagoya Station　 11:05 AM arrive Shirakawa-go 　 2:15 PM from Shirakawa-go (Same day) 6:35 PM arrive in Nagoya
If you are planning to: stay over in the Shirakawa-go area, please purchase one-way ticket. Round-trip tickets are valid for one day only.
Starting point:
VIPLINER Nagoya bus stop, 20-20 Tsubakichō, Nakamura Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 453-0015, Japan
Oneway Shirakawa-go→Nagoya
2 Adults x $22.72
$45.44
Approx Total
$45.44
No meal is included
Oneway bus to nagoya: 2:15 PM from Shirakawa-go Bus Terminal 6:35 PM in Nagoya
Starting point:
Shirakawa-go Bus Terminal, 1086 Ogimachi, Shirakawa, Ono District, Gifu 501-5627, Japan
Oneway Nagoya→Shirakawa-go
2 Adults x $22.72
$45.44
Approx Total
$45.44
No meal is included
Oneway bus to Shirakawa-go: 7:15 AM from Nagoya Station 11:05 AM arrive Shirakawa-go After arriving Shirakawa-go, you can enjoy your own itinerary!
Starting point:
VIPLINER Nagoya bus stop, 20-20 Tsubakichō, Nakamura Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 453-0015, Japan
Oneway Shirakawa-go→Takayama
2 Adults x $18.17
$36.34
Approx Total
$36.34
No meal is included
Oneway shirakawa-go→Takayama: 2:15 PM from Shirakawa-go bus terminal 2:20 PM arrive After arriving Takayama Green Hotel
Starting point:
Shirakawa-go Bus Terminal, 1086 Ogimachi, Shirakawa, Ono District, Gifu 501-5627, Japan
Oneway Takayama→Shirakawa-go
2 Adults x $18.17
$36.34
Approx Total
$36.34
No meal is included
Oneway bus to shirakawa-go: 10:00 AM from Takayama Green Hotel 11:05 AM arrive Shirakawa-go After arriving Shirakawa-go, you can enjoy your own itinerary
Starting point:
Takayama Green Hotel, Japan, 506-0031 Gifu, Takayama, Nishinoisshikimachi, 2-chōme, 180番地

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Bus tickets - Round trip or One-way, depending on the option you booked
  • Luggage space in the trunk room
  • Charging spot on board
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Blanket on board
  • Restroom on board
  • Lunch
  • Guide
  • Other personal expenses

Overview

Immerse yourself in the special charm of Shirakawa-go, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and learn about the history and architecture of its iconic gassho-zukuri houses. As it is a self-guided tour, you can enjoy meals and sightseeing at your own pace. Enjoy a hassle-free journey from Nagoya to Shirakawa-go, with non-stop direct bus service. Please select an option with one-way or round trip bus tickets. Round trip ticket option schedule (One day): 7:15 AM from Nagoya 11:05 AM at Shirakawa-go Enjoy leisure time for exploration. 2:15 PM from Shirakawa-go Bus Terminal 6:35 PM in Nagoya One-way ticket from Nagoya to shirakawa-go: 7:15 AM from Nagoya 11:05 AM at Shirakawa-go One-way ticket from Shirakawa-go to Nagoya: 2:15 PM from Shirakawa-go Bus Terminal 6:35 PM in Nagoya One-way ticket from Nagoya to shirakawa-go: 10:00 AM from Takayama green Hotel 11:05 AM at Shirakawa-go One-way ticket from Shirakawa-go to Takayama: 2:15 PM from Shirakawa-go Bus Terminal 3:20 PM in Takayama

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Itinerary

  • VIPLINER Nagoya bus stop (Pass By)

    depart from Nagoya VIP Liner Bus Stop at 7:15 am 18-3 Tsubakicho, Nakamura Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 453-0015 1 minute waking from Nagoya VIP Lounge, 5 minutes from the Nagoya Station Taikotori south exit

  • Shirakawago

    11:05-14:15 Indulge in the extraordinary charm of Shirakawa-go, where the iconic Gassho-style houses bring history to life. This tour allows you to delve into the stories embedded in the village's architecture and immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of its landscapes. With a seamless journey from Nagoya and the freedom to explore at your own pace, this tour promises an enriching and memorable experience of Japan's cultural heritage.

    3 hours 10 minutes

  • Shirakawago Gassho Zukuri Minkaen

    A museum that preserves and displays 25 Gassho-zukuri buildings, including 9 that are designated as prefectural important cultural properties. In addition to the main house, there are shrines, the main hall of the temple, and a watermill, and you can even tour the attic of the main house. Among them, the Yamashita family is one of the few remaining 18th-century gassho-zukuri houses in Shirakawa Village.

    1 minute

  • Nagase house

    nagase house is a 5-story Gassho style house, and on the first floor there is a magnificent Buddhist altar said to be made 500 years ago, as well as works of art and fixtures on display.

    1 minute

  • Wada House

    It is one of the largest gassho-zukuri structures in the world heritage area, and is the only one designated as an important national cultural property. Explore inside Gassho-style houses open to the public. (Wada House)

    1 minute

  • Ogimachi Castle Observation Deck

    It is a medieval mountain castle built on a steep cliff, and is the best photo spot with an exceptional view of the Shirakawa-go gassho-zukuri village spreading out below.

    1 minute

  • Shirakawa-go Bus Terminal

    Departure: 2:15 PM from Shirakawa-go Bus Terminal Arrival: 6:50 PM in Nagoya

    4 hours 40 minutes

  • Kanda house

    Please take a look at the gassho-style interior structure, which took about 10 years to complete.

    1 minute

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please check VIP LINER official website for the operation status of the bus on the day of departure.
  • The tour schedule may be slightly changed depending on traffic
  • To prevent travel delays, please arrive at the designated location 10 minutes early.
  • Smoking, including electronic and smokeless cigarettes, is prohibited in the vehicle.
  • Pets are not allowed in the passenger area or the trunk.
  • Expenses incurred during personal free time are at your own cost.
  • You can leave your luggage in the trunk.
  • Round trip tickets are valid for one day only. If you are planning to stay over the Sirakawa-go area, please book one-way tickets.

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Natural charm and serene

Published on Aug, 2024

Despite the volume of tourists, the village still maintains its charm. A very well maintained and organized World Heritage site. There are many private day trip options to go there from Nagoya, but we chose to take the earliest bus there and didn't return until later afternoon. This allowed us to walk through the village at our own pace and had some quiet moments to soak in the vibe away from the crowd.

Natural charm and serene

Published on Aug, 2024

Despite the volume of tourists, the village still maintains its charm. A very well maintained and organized World Heritage site. There are many private day trip options to go there from Nagoya, but we chose to take the earliest bus there and didn't return until later afternoon. This allowed us to walk through the village at our own pace and had some quiet moments to soak in the vibe away from the crowd.

A worthy experience

Published on Feb, 2024

Beautiful scenery. Totally worth a visit. Value wise, we went around and had an incredible experience even without a guide. The driver was also friendly and pretty good at driving. It was a safe trip. Totally recommended.

A worthy experience

Published on Feb, 2024

Beautiful scenery. Totally worth a visit. Value wise, we went around and had an incredible experience even without a guide. The driver was also friendly and pretty good at driving. It was a safe trip. Totally recommended.

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