Shirakawa-go Day Trip with Bus Tickets from Takayama
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.
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Shirakawa-go Day Trip with Bus Tickets from Takayama
What's included in Shirakawa-go Day Trip with Bus Tickets from Takayama
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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
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
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 artifacts related to medicine, offering insight into their professional heritage. While both homes reflect the region’s architecture, the Wada House emphasizes the lifestyle of a prosperous village leader, whereas the Nagase House highlights a specialized trade, providing visitors with distinct cultural perspectives.
Inclusions
- Round-trip bus transportation from Takayama
- Admission to Shirakawa-go Gassho-zukuri Minka-en Open-Air Museum
- English Guided tour of Shirakawa-go
- Admission to gassho-zukuri (steep thatched roof) house
- Approximately 1,000 to 2,000 yen per person
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- 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.
