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A wooden cabin with snow-covered roofs and windows, surrounded by snow-laden trees. 1
A snow-covered village with traditional wooden houses and trees. 2
Traditional thatched-roof houses in a lush, forested valley. 3
A traditional wooden house with a triangular roof, surrounded by a forest with autumn-colored trees. 4
A traditional thatched-roof house with a central open porch, surrounded by lush greenery and a rice field. 5
By H.I.S. Co Ltd(TIC)

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Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$150 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 7h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

    • Visit the UNESCO World Heritage sites Shirakawago and Gokayama by bus
    • Take the included shuttle bus to Tenshukaku Observatory
    • Visit Gassho-zukuri Minkaen with the included entrance ticket
    • Receive a 5% discount coupon for purchases at Takayama Nohi Bus Centre
    • Choose to leave the tour at Shirakawago without a refund

Activity location

    • Takayama
    • Takayama, Gifu, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 6-chōme-125 Hanasatomachi, Takayama, Gifu 506-0026, Japan | Please come to the ticket counter at the Takayama Nohi Bus Center (left after exiting the JR Takayama Station East Exit) at least 15 minutes before your bus departure. Exchange your printed voucher into a bus ticket and a participant badge at Takayama Nohi Bus Center.
    • Takayama, Gifu, Japan

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From Takayama: Shirakawago and Gokayama Bus Tour by Nohi Bus

  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h
    7h
  • Japanese
Language options: Japanese
Starting time: 8:30 AM
Price details
NZ$149.67 x 2 AdultsNZ$299.34
Total
Price is NZ$299.34
Until Mon, 16 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Nohi Bus fare
  • Inclusions
    Admission fee
  • Inclusions
    Japanese-speaking assistant
  • Inclusions
    Shuttle bus fare to Tenshukaku Observatory
  • Exclusions
    Lunch

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Smoking
    • Not suitable for: Pregnant women, Wheelchair users

What you can expect

  • Discover the rich history and stunning landscapes of Shirakawago and Gokayama, two UNESCO World Heritage sites, on this unforgettable bus tour with Nohi Bus.

    These villages, known for their unique gassho-zukuri houses, offer a rare glimpse into traditional life, designed to survive heavy snowfalls. Enjoy sweeping views of Shirakawago from the Tenshukaku Observatory, accessible by a shuttle bus.

    Your tour also includes entry to the Gassho-zukuri Minkaen, where you can learn about the cultural heritage and lifestyles of the villagers, with the option of receiving an original souvenir when the museum.

    This tour provides an enriching experience of these remarkable sites.

Location

Activity location

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    • Takayama
    • Takayama, Gifu, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 6-chōme-125 Hanasatomachi, Takayama, Gifu 506-0026, Japan | Please come to the ticket counter at the Takayama Nohi Bus Center (left after exiting the JR Takayama Station East Exit) at least 15 minutes before your bus departure. Exchange your printed voucher into a bus ticket and a participant badge at Takayama Nohi Bus Center.
    • Takayama, Gifu, Japan