A Guided Journey to World Heritage Site:
Shirakawago and Gokayama Ainokura
Explore the World Heritage villages of Gokayama, Ainokura, and Shirakawa-go on this guided sightseeing tour. Walk through the traditional thatched-roof communities and discover the authentic beauty of rural Japan, as our guides reveal hidden stories beyond the guidebooks.
Schedule
Departure
Takayama Nohi Bus Center
Please arrive at the Takayama Nohi Bus Center ticket counter (located to the left of the JR Takayama Station East Exit/Norikura Exit) at least 15 minutes before departure. Present your reservation number or travel agency voucher to the staff to receive your bus ticket and tour participant badge.
The bus departs from the No. 7 boarding area.
8:30
AM
Sightseeing
World Heritage Ainokura Historical Village
Arrive at the first spot, the world heritage of Ainokura historical village.
Free time for about 60 min.
Stay
about
60 min
Sightseeing
World Heritage Shirakawago
This tour includes the cost of tickets for admission to the Gasshozukuri Minkaen Outdoor Museum, and tickets for the shuttle bus to the Tenshukaku Observation Deck, which offers a sweeping view of the Shirakawago thatched-roof village.
Stay
about
180 min
End of tour
Takayama Nohi Bus Center
3:50
PM
Tour Outline
| Plan | World Heritage Trip to visit the historical village of Gokayama Ainokura and Shirakawago |
|---|---|
| Price |
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| Minimum Number of Participants | 2 persons |
| Operation Dates | Everyday |
| Departure Time | 8:30 AM (Takayama Nohi Bus Center) |
| Arrival Time | 3:50 PM (Takayama Nohi Bus Center) |
| Included in the tour |
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| Meal | Not included |