This bus tour offers a flexible and scenic journey to the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Shirakawa-go and Gokayama, including a ticket to Gassho-zukuri Minkaen, shuttle bus fare to the Tenshukaku Observatory, and a 5% discount coupon for the Takayama Nohi Bus Center shop.
Explore the unique, snow-resistant Gassho-zukuri houses, enjoy breathtaking views, and learn about traditional rural life. You can also leave the tour at Shirakawago, though no refund will be provided. (Minkaen is closed on Thursdays, with an alternative souvenir offered.)
Highlights
7 hours and 20 minutes
Offered in Japanese
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
7 hours and 20 minutes
Offered in Japanese
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
5% discount coupon for the Takayama Nohi Bus Center shop
Admission fee
Shuttle bus fare to Tenshukaku Observatory
Japanese Speaking Assistant
Nohi Bus Fee
Lunch
Guide
Meeting Points
Departure
Takayama Nohi Bus Center
Exchange your voucher into a bus ticket and a participant badge at Takayama Nohi Bus Center.
Return
World Heritage Shirakawago and Gokayama Tour by Nohi Bus
Hanasatomachi
About
This bus tour offers a flexible and scenic journey to the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Shirakawa-go and Gokayama, including a ticket to Gassho-zukuri Minkaen, shuttle bus fare to the Tenshukaku Observatory, and a 5% discount coupon for the Takayama Nohi Bus Center shop.
Explore the unique, snow-resistant Gassho-zukuri houses, enjoy breathtaking views, and learn about traditional rural life. You can also leave the tour at Shirakawago, though no refund will be provided. (Minkaen is closed on Thursdays, with an alternative souvenir offered.)
Highlights
7 hours and 20 minutes
Offered in Japanese
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
7 hours and 20 minutes
Offered in Japanese
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
5% discount coupon for the Takayama Nohi Bus Center shop
Admission fee
Shuttle bus fare to Tenshukaku Observatory
Japanese Speaking Assistant
Nohi Bus Fee
Lunch
Guide
Meeting Points
Departure
Takayama Nohi Bus Center
Exchange your voucher into a bus ticket and a participant badge at Takayama Nohi Bus Center.
Return
Itinerary
1
Gokayama
※ Travel from Takayama Nohi Bus Center to Gokayama by Nohi Bus in approximately 75 minutes.
Gokayama Ainokura is a picturesque village in Japan, renowned for its traditional Gassho-zukuri farmhouses, a UNESCO World Heritage site that offers a glimpse into centuries-old rural life and breathtaking natural scenery.
50 minutes
2
Shirakawago
※ Travel from Gokayama to Shirakawago by Nohi Bus in approximately 45 minutes.
Shirakawa-go is a charming, UNESCO World Heritage village in Japan, famous for its iconic Gassho-zukuri farmhouses, offering a unique glimpse into traditional Japanese architecture and rural culture amidst stunning natural landscapes.
This tour includes a shuttle bus to the Tenshukaku Observatory in Shirakawa-go, offering stunning panoramic views of the village's beautiful landscape. Use the shuttle bus to the observatory by presenting the bus ticket provided with this tour.
The entrance ticket to Gassho-zukuri Minkaen is included, where you can explore and experience the traditional culture and how people in the past lived in harmony with nature. (Please note that Minkaen is closed on Thursdays; in such cases, an original souvenir will be provided as an alternative.)
※ You may leave the tour at Shirakawa-go; however, no refunds will be issued in such cases.
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