Shirakawago Day Trip: Government Licensed Guide & Vehicle from Kanazawa

By Japan Guide Agency

Free cancellation available

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Features

Free cancellation available
8h
Mobile voucher
Instant confirmation
Selective hotel pickup
Multiple languages

Overview

Deep in the Japanese Alps, the historical and beautiful old thatched houses of Japan stand strong. These houses are over 150 years old and still are lived in today. These homes stand tall in the natural scenery. Several of these houses are open to the public. Join one of our tours guides to this area and learn about history and culture in a way that you would have never been able to on your own!

This private and customisable tour will allow you to take in the beauty of Shirakawago at your own pace. Once you place your reservation, a guide will be in touch with you to plan out the details of your tour. Be sure to let your guide know where you would like to visit and your interests so they can plan out an itinerary for you! If you will not have time to visit all the sights on your must-see list, contact us directly regarding extension fees.

Learn about this world heritage site with us! We hope to guide you soon!

Activity location

Gokayama
- Nanto, Toyama Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

Gokayama
- Nanto, Toyama Prefecture, Japan

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Van (for 7 PAX)

8h
English

Van (for 7 PAX)
Pickup included

Travellers

Languages available

Starting time

Price details

AU$1,721.06 x 1 TravellerAU$1,721.06

Total

Until Tue, 14 Jan

Regular (for 2 PAX)

8h
English

Regular (for 2 PAX)
Pickup included

Travellers

Languages available

Starting time

Price details

AU$1,355.31 x 1 TravellerAU$1,355.31

Total

Until Tue, 14 Jan

What's included, what's not

Government-licensed & English-speaking guide
Fuel, Parking, & Highway Fees
Air-conditioned vehicle
Private and Customisable tour of 3 to 4 of your must-see sights
Entrance fees (where applicable)
Lunch (please enquire with guide about venues)

Know before you book

Specialised infant seats are available
Service animals allowed
Public transport options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Transport options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Wheelchair accessible

Activity itinerary

Gokayama

30m

The Shirakawa-go (白川郷, Shirakawagō) and neighbouring Gokayama (五箇山) regions line the Shogawa River Valley in the remote mountains that span from Gifu to Toyama Prefectures. Declared a UNESCO world heritage site in 1995, they are famous for their traditional gassho-zukuri farmhouses, some of which are more than 250 years old.

Kanda house

30m
Admission ticket not included

Another beautiful thatched roof house that still stands after it was constructed in 1850. Please see https://www.vill.shirakawa.lg.jp/1478.htm for more information.

Wada House

30m
Admission ticket not included

Learn about old Japanese farm houses and how they were made. The Wada house is still lived in today! Please see https://www.vill.shirakawa.lg.jp/1484.htm for more information.

Shirakawa Hachiman Shrine

15m
Admission ticket not included

A shrine that is hundreds of years old and is surrounded by towering cedar trees.

Ogimachi Castle Old Site Observatory

30m
Admission ticket not included

Take in the beautiful view of Shirakawa village from these castle ruins.

Myozenji

15m
Admission ticket not included

A Buddhist temple in a traditional thatched roof style building

Kobikiya

15m

A shop in a thatched roof house. This shop has many interesting crafts and souvenirs from the area.

Location

Activity location

Gokayama
- Nanto, Toyama Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

Gokayama
- Nanto, Toyama Prefecture, Japan

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