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Shirakawa-go Half day tour (UNESCO World Heritage near Takayama) | 2 hours to 4 hours

7 Reviews | Gifu Prefecture
From $102.49 per person Lowest Price Guarantee
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Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: Japanese, English
  • Pick-up and drop-off from Takayama City
  • English speaking guide
  • Lunch

Overview

Shirakawa-go, A world heritage site that you should see once when you visit this region. Then walking to enjoy nature-rich Shirakawa-go with local guide.(About 2 hours).Local guide explain not only Shirakawa-go but also Japanese culture/history. Guide will meet you at Shirakawago-bus terminal or Guide possible to pick up your hotel in Takayama (near JR station) If you need hotel pick up please let us know hotel address. If you need hotel pick up we will pick up you in front of hotel 7:15-7:45am. Not less than 2 person. Please let us inform when you need chinese or Italian or French guide. we are normally doing English our tour. we can arrange other your private tour.(e.g. Kamikochi, Inside Takayama city,etc..)

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Meeting points

Shirakawago Bus Terminal
Ogimachi, Shirakawa, Ono District, Gifu 501-5627, Japan

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End point

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Itinerary

  • The Historic Villages of Shirakawa-go Gassho Style Houses

    白川郷の合掌造りがどのように作られているか、どのようにその村の人々が生活しているかを知ることができます。

    2 hours

  • Shirakawa-mura

    You can go view point of village.

    10 minutes

  • Nagase house

    You can see in this house lot's of Japanese traditional culture. Guide explain well everything!

    15 minutes

  • Shirakawa Hachiman Shrine

    You can see traditional and oldest shrine in this area.

    5 minutes

  • Shirakawa-mura

    You can see also traditional rice paddy field and how do they do their life in that small village.

    15 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Free Cancellation

September 19100% refund
September 20No refund

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Informative, educational and entertaining tour

Published on Apr, 2025

Yasushi, our guide, provided us with an informative and entertaining tour. His knowledge was great and he communicated well. Shirakawa is an interesting place in the mountains. It was a bright day and there was snow on the ground. It made for good photos. Happy to recommend this tour.

Shirakawago is enchanting.

Published on Mar, 2025

Our half day trip to Shirakawago from Takayama was a memorable experience. We arrived well before the crowds that appeared later in the day and were treated to an enchanting snow covered village that was a privilege to visit. Our guide, Malong, was a great driver and host and he really made the trip a great one. He took us to a number of points of interest in the village that most people probably missed and had great local connections.

Excellent day out to know shirakawago better.

Published on May, 2024

I booked this as I wanted someone to explain to me and my family what we were seeing. Yama met us at the Shirakawago bus terminal and then took us around. I was travelling with 5 seniors, all above 70. Yama was patient and accommodated their pace especially when walking up and down the viewpoint. Having a guide was especially helping when touring the museum as Yama took time to explain what we were seeing. This was my 2md time to Shirakawago and I got so much more this time. The tour ended with lunch when a table was already reserved for us and we could order any set from the menu. Good day out.

Excellent day out to know shirakawago better.

Published on May, 2024

I booked this as I wanted someone to explain to me and my family what we were seeing. Yama met us at the Shirakawago bus terminal and then took us around. I was travelling with 5 seniors, all above 70. Yama was patient and accommodated their pace especially when walking up and down the viewpoint. Having a guide was especially helping when touring the museum as Yama took time to explain what we were seeing. This was my 2md time to Shirakawago and I got so much more this time. The tour ended with lunch when a table was already reserved for us and we could order any set from the menu. Good day out.

Private tour to Shirakawa-go

Published on Jan, 2023

Yama was a fantastic guide. Although this is my 2nd visit to Shirakawa-go, I find this tour very informative and insightful. A truly enjoyable tour!!

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