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Shirakawago Day Trip: Government Licensed Guide & Vehicle from Takayama
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Takayama
Important Information
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Wheelchair accessible
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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 customizable 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 ca...
Highlights
6 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
6 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private vehicle
Customizable Tour of your choice of 3-4 sites from 'What to expect' list'
Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.
Itinerary
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Takayama
Depart from Takayama to beautiful Shirakawago
45 minutes
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Wada House
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.
30 minutes
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Kanda house
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.
30 minutes
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Shirakawa Hachiman Shrine
A shrine that is hundreds of years old and is surrounded by towering cedar trees.
30 minutes
5
Ogimachi Castle Old Site Observatory
Take in the beautiful view of Shirakawa village from these castle ruins.
30 minutes
6
Tenshukakau Observatory
Another wonderful view of Shirakawa village from the castle keep. Provides a different view with the Wada house in center.
30 minutes
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Myozenji
A Buddhist temple in a traditional thatched roof style building.
30 minutes
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Kobikiya
A shop in a thatched roof house. This shop has many interesting crafts and souvenirs from the area.
Shirakawago Day Trip: Government Licensed Guide & Vehicle from Takayama
(1) Reviews
Takayama
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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 customizable 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 ca...
Highlights
6 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
6 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private vehicle
Customizable Tour of your choice of 3-4 sites from 'What to expect' list'
Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.
