Departing from Takayama [Regular sightseeing bus] World Heritage Sites Shirakawago and Gokayama Ainokura
Overview
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7 hours 20 minutes
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This is a regular sightseeing bus that visits the world heritage sites of Gassho Village in Gokayama Aikura and Shirakawago guided by a bus guide.
We will guide you through the Gokayama and Shirakawago Gassho settlements, which are difficult for individuals to reach, by a safe and comfortable chartered bus.
Please eat your lunch at Gassho Village in Shirakawago.
This tour is a regular sightseeing bus guided by a Nohi Bus bus guide. We offer you a comfortable bus journey to the next level, sharing information about the charms of the World Heritage Site, how to spend your time there, and seasonal information about foods and dialects in the Hida region that are not found in guidebooks. You can join on the day of departure if you have a seat. (However, we may refuse if the seats are full.)
※This tour will be shared with other guests.We operate by medium or large bus.The maximum number of participants on the application form is the maximum number of people who can apply at one time.
※Please beware of fake site products.
Regular sightseeing bus tours of Nohi Bus on Viator are only here.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Ainokura Gassho Community
We will guide you to the Gassho Village of Gokayama Ainokura, a World Heritage site. In the Ainokura Gassho-zukuri Village in Nanto City, Toyama Prefecture, there are 20 Gassho-zukuri houses still in existence, and you can see a variety of Gassho-zukuri houses. People still live in these gassho-zukuri houses.
The Historic Villages of Shirakawa-go Gassho Style Houses
Shirakawa-go, a World Heritage Site, is a village where 114 thatched gassho-zukuri houses still retain the nostalgic scenery of old Japan. The steeply sloped triangular roof, which is unique to regions with heavy snowfall, resembles the shape of hands joined together, which is why it is called a gassho-zukuri house. Feel free to stroll around the village for as long as you like. * You can also enter "Shirakawa-go Gassho-zukuri Minkaen".
What‘s Included
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch
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Departing from Takayama [Regular sightseeing bus] World Heritage Sites Shirakawago and Gokayama Ainokura
Reviews
158 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Beautiful weather, right timing with no crowds
sisiliai2022,May 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Relaxing tour, big clean bus, informative and friendly lady tour guide, best to go before or after golden week so no crowds
Must do tour when you are in Takayama
Wonseok N,Apr 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Easy way to visit 2 UNESCO world heritage sites without having to think about the logistics of getting there. Given enough free time to roam on your own. A guide onboard the bus with good English was very helpful. Ainokura was a highlight. Shirakawa-go was very touristy, but I am glad that I went there.
A must-see excursion!
Olga Y,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very interesting, very beautiful, super nice and knowledgeable guide with good English and pleasant manners!
Great Bus Tour!
875gordonh,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A very well organized tour. Good explanations of the two sites were provided and enough time given to tour the villages and viewpoints at a leisurely pace. Wonderful day!
29 Anniversary
EDWIN A,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour was amazing today, we really enjoyed the whole day and the guide was great! 100% recommend.
Guide didn't show up
Rita S,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00I did the tour on my own because my guide did not show up. I contacted the guide and called him, no response. I called Viator, they couldn't reach the guide either. So they refunded me money. Since I was at bus stop, I easily took bus on my own.
Great history, village experienced the Japanese countryside
NorthStar687520,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Great visit to the UNESCO site, our tour guide was amazing even in the pouring rain!
Unique experience, quite a long time on the bus.
Dreamer19972368699,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The guide on the coach was excellent, providing a thorough briefing before each visit. I tried the paper making washi experience which was simple and memorable. There was plenty of time at both sites, the weather was good and it was a relaxing day. Quite a long day for a limited variety experience. If using Tripadvisor, remember to exchange your voucher for the event tickets at the bus station.
Worthwhile
debmce,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Taken to 2 towns. Both very similar Walked around both Independently. A worthwhile day at own pace. Enjoyed
Enjoy the UNESCO sight without being rushed
007Mickey007,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Terrific day trip. Finally, a tour that gives you plenty of time to walk around. A great way the see the UNESCO sights. Just remember to take your booked ticket to the ticket office to get your sticker and seat assignment. It takes 2 seconds but my ticket didn’t mention it but a kind Aussie clued me in.
From ¥9,900
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