Shirakawa-go Day Trip with Bus Tickets from Takayama

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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

7h 30m
English

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time: 8:20am

Price details

CA $827.53 x 1 AdultCA $827.53

Total

20% off

Until Sun, 2 Feb

What's included, what's not

Return bus transport 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

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

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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