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Shirakawa-go Day Trip with Bus Tickets from Takayama
Shirakawa-go Day Trip with Bus Tickets from Takayama
Shirakawa-go Day Trip with Bus Tickets from Takayama
Shirakawa-go Day Trip with Bus Tickets from Takayama
Shirakawa-go Day Trip with Bus Tickets from Takayama

Shirakawa-go Day Trip with Bus Tickets from Takayama

By DeepExperience
Free cancellation available
The previous price was AU$1,137 and current price is AU$909 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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  • 7h 30m
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Overview

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.

Afterwards, visit the Gassho-zukuri Minka-en Open-Air Museum. Discover the storey behind Shirakawa-go’s preservation and its significance in Japan’s cultural heritage.

Activity location

  • Shiroyama Tenshukaku Observation Deck
    • 2269-1 Ogimachi
    • 501-5627, Shirakawa, Gifu, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Takayama Information Center
    • 51 5-chōme
    • 506-0026, Takayama, Gifu, Japan

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Shirakawa-go Day Trip with Bus Tickets from Takayama
  • Activity duration is 7 hours and 30 minutes7h 30m7h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 8:20 am
Price details
AU$1,136.46
AU$909.17 x 1 AdultAU$909.17
Total
The previous price was AU$1,136.46 and current price is AU$909.17
20% off
Until Mon, 20 Jan

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedReturn bus transport from Takayama
  • What's includedWhat's includedAdmission to Shirakawa-go Gassho-zukuri Minka-en Open-Air Museum
  • What's includedWhat's includedEnglish Guided tour of Shirakawa-go
  • What's includedWhat's includedAdmission to gassho-zukuri (steep thatched roof) house
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedApproximately 1,000 to 2,000 yen per person

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Shiroyama Tenshukaku Observation Deck
  • 20m
The Shiroyama Tenshukaku Observatory Deck in Shirakawa-go offers breathtaking panoramic views of the iconic thatched-roof houses of this UNESCO World Heritage village. Visitors can enjoy a unique perspective of the Gassho-zukuri architecture set against stunning seasonal landscapes, from lush greenery to snow-covered scenery.
Wada House
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
The Wada House is a preserved Gassho-zukuri farmhouse and a National Important Cultural Property. Visitors can explore its traditional architecture, learn about the Wada family’s history, and experience how life was lived in this unique, steeply thatched-roof home.
Nagase house
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
The Nagase House in Shirakawa-go is another well-preserved Gassho-zukuri farmhouse, showcasing the unique lifestyle of the Nagase family, who were traditional doctors. Compared to the Wada House, the Nagase House features a more spacious interior with artefacts related to medicine, offering insight into their professional heritage. While both homes reflect the region’s architecture, the Wada House emphasises the lifestyle of a prosperous village leader, whereas the Nagase House highlights a specialised trade, providing visitors with distinct cultural perspectives.
Shirakawago Gassho Zukuri Minkaen
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
The Shirakawago Gassho zukuri Minkaen is an open-air museum with over 20 relocated and preserved Gassho-zukuri farmhouses. Visitors can explore traditional tools, exhibits, and daily life practices. The museum also provides insight into the history of a former village, offering a glimpse into its cultural and communal legacy.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESShiroyama Tenshukaku Observation Deck
    • 2269-1 Ogimachi
    • 501-5627, Shirakawa, Gifu, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLETakayama Information Center
    • 51 5-chōme
    • 506-0026, Takayama, Gifu, Japan

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