The Shirakawa-go and Gokayama 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. Gassho-zukuri means "constructed like hands in prayer", as the farmhouses' steep thatched roofs resemble the hands of Buddhist monks pressed together in prayer. The architectural style developed over many generations and is designed to withstand the large amounts of heavy snow that falls in the region during winter.
Takayama is a city in the mountainous Hida region of Gifu Prefecture. To differentiate it fr...
Highlights
9 hours
Offered in Mandarin & 2 Others
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
9 hours
Offered in Mandarin & 2 Others
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
English Speaking Guide
Food and Drink
An internet connection is necessary.
【Private Tour】Shirakawa-go & Takayama 1-day tour from Nagoya
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Takayama
About
The Shirakawa-go and Gokayama 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. Gassho-zukuri means "constructed like hands in prayer", as the farmhouses' steep thatched roofs resemble the hands of Buddhist monks pressed together in prayer. The architectural style developed over many generations and is designed to withstand the large amounts of heavy snow that falls in the region during winter.
Takayama is a city in the mountainous Hida region of Gifu Prefecture. To differentiate it fr...
Highlights
9 hours
Offered in Mandarin & 2 Others
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
9 hours
Offered in Mandarin & 2 Others
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
English Speaking Guide
Food and Drink
An internet connection is necessary.
Itinerary
1
Takayama Jinya
Enjoy Takayama Jinya
30 minutes
2
Takayama
Enjohy Old Town Takayama and free time for lunch
2 hours
3
Sanmachi Suji
A precious place that still deeply retains the atmosphere of the Edo period.
The historic streets are lined with numerous restaurants and souvenir shops where you can fully enjoy the authentic flavors of Hida Takayama.
