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Takayama Explore Gokayama and Shirakawa go
Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Japan
$178.44
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
The one-day tour from Takayama takes you to the UNESCO World Heritage villages of Gokayama and Shirakawa-go. This journey reveals Japan's rich cultural heritage through immersive experiences and stunning landscapes.
- 🏯 Visit three UNESCO World Heritage villages: Ainokura, Suganuma, and Shirakawa-go, each showcasing unique cultural significance.
- 📝 Engage in a hands-on traditional papermaking workshop in Ainokura, allowing you to create your own piece of art.
- 🏞️ Explore Shirakawa-go, with options to enter a farmhouse and enjoy breathtaking lookout point views of the iconic thatched-roof farmhouses.
- ⏰ The tour runs year-round, starting at 9:00 A.M. from Takayama Station and returning around 5:30 P.M.
- 🚍 Enjoy convenient transportation from Takayama to Ainokura, Suganuma, and Shirakawa-go, ensuring a hassle-free experience.
- 🌍 Accompanied by an English-speaking guide, gain insights into the area's rich history and architectural heritage throughout the day.
- 🍽️ Lunch is included, with options to dine at a local restaurant or enjoy a picnic-style meal amidst beautiful scenery.
- 👶 Infants and small children are welcome, with pram and stroller accessibility to ensure comfort for all travelers.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
Start and End in Takayama
Start and End the Tour in Takayama
Start and End the Tour in Takayama
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 9 hours
The experience offers several options, check yours above
- Traditional papermaking experience
- Guided walks at (Gokayama) Ainokura, Suganuma, and Shirakawa-go
- Transportation from Takayama to (Gokayama) Ainokura, Suganuma, and Shirakawa-go
- Entry to the museum at Suganuma
- English-speaking guide
- Lunch
Meeting point
The meetup point is outside of the ticket gates at JR Takayama Station. Once you have left the gates, look to your left to see a walkway and a carving depicting an ornate wagon. You may wait nearby there until the tour begins at 9:00 A.M. Please look for the guide wearing a SNOW MONKEY RESORTS tag
Return details
Please make sure you choose the correct option when booking.
Depending on the day, the tour offers ONLY drop off at Kanazawa Station
Please make sure you choose the correct option when booking.
Depending on the day, the tour offers ONLY drop off at Takayama Station
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Arrive at Ainokura Village, the most secluded of the Gokayama World Heritage villages. Enjoy a guided walk through this peaceful settlement and take part in a hands-on traditional papermaking experience.
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Continue to Suganuma Village, a compact riverside hamlet known for its preserved gassho-zukuri homes. Visit a museum highlighting the village’s role in producing materials used for traditional gunpowder, followed by free time to explore and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant or picnic-style.
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Shirakawa-muraArrive at Shirakawa-go, the most iconic of the three UNESCO-listed villages. Walk through the historic village with your guide, enter one of the traditional farmhouses, and visit the famous lookout point (weather permitting) for panoramic views.
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Takayama Explore Gokayama and Shirakawa go
Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Japan
$178.44
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!