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Takayama and Shirakawa go Japan Scenic Tour from Kanazawa

By MY Travel Consulting
Price is $1,914 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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  • 9h
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  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

This tour takes you through the historic villages of Shirakawa-go and Takayama, where you can experience Japan's traditional landscapes and cultural heritage. Ideal for travelers seeking to immerse themselves in the serene beauty of Japan’s countryside, the tour offers a glimpse into the country's past. You’ll explore the iconic thatched-roof houses of Shirakawa-go, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and wander through Takayama’s beautifully preserved Edo-period streets. This journey is perfect for those who appreciate historical architecture, stunning natural scenery, and a deeper connection to Japan's original way of life.

Activity location

  • Sanmachi Suji
    • Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Sanmachi Suji
    • Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Japan

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Takayama and Shirakawa go Japan Scenic Tour from Kanazawa
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
$1,914.00 x 1 Adult$1,914.00
Total
Price is $1,914.00

What's included, what's not

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    Private Vehicle
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    Admission Fee
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    Hotel or Port Pickup
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    National Licensed Guide
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    Light lunch
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    Personal Expenses

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements. Please indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking.

Activity itinerary

Sanmachi Suji
  • 1h
This is the busiest street out of the old town area and is lined with emotional streets, souvenir stores, and restaurants. The scenery of narrow alleys lined with stores of Japanese houses is also an excellent photo spot.
Takayama Jinya
  • 45m
The Takayama Jinya is the only building from the Tokugawa Shogunate period that still remains. The crest of the Tokugawa family's three-leaf hollyhock greets visitors from the entrance of the camp, creating a mood reminiscent of the Edo period. Inside the building, historical materials from the period are on display, and the “Obaishu (court house),” which is familiar to fans of period dramas, is still there.
Shirakawago
  • 1h
In 1995, Shirakawa-go and the Gokayama Gassho-Zukuri Villages were registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, along with Gokayama in Toyama Prefecture. The landscape of the mountain village, which looks like something out of an old Japanese folk tale, is truly an original Japanese landscape. Visitors can also learn about life in a gassho-zukuri village through the gassho-zukuri houses that are open for tours, the local museum, and the exhibition hall.
Shiroyama Tenshukaku Observation Deck
  • 30m
Located on a hill overlooking the entire gassho-zukuri village, this is a superb spot from which to view the entire landscape of Shirakawa-go. The fresh greenery in spring, the deep green of summer, the autumn leaves in fall, and the snowy landscape in winter all offer different attractions in each season.
Wada House
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
The largest gassho-zukuri house in Shirakawa-go, with a history of over 300 years, is designated as a National Important Cultural Property because of the well-preserved surrounding environment, including the garden, hedges, surrounding fields, and waterways. As the name “Wada Family” suggests, the house is still used as a residence, and the first and second floors are open to the public, allowing visitors to catch a glimpse of how people have lived in the gassho-zukuri style since that time.

Location

Activity location

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    Sanmachi Suji
    • Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Sanmachi Suji
    • Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Japan

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