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
132 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The guide was very...
Shomik D,,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The guide was very helpful in explaining the layout, history and things to see. This tour is perfect for those who wish to be informed about the basics and then free to explore as per the timelines provided.
Horrible experience.
jesslina n,,Dec 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00We booked this tour and at the arrival destination there was no tour operator. Nobody responded after contacting the tour operator as well. Our entire day got wasted because of this. Please dont book this. Its a horrible experience.
It was a comfortable bus...
Jodie K,,Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a comfortable bus trip up to the village with spectacular scenery just after first snow. Very informative, glad we did it.
Highly recommended!
smjawad,,Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Overall, we had a great experience. The tour guide was very helpful and informative. Would definitely recommend to others.
Overcharged by Viator above what was indicated in their email.
YuTing C,,Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Credit card was charged more than what was indicated on Viator's confirmation email and no apparent way to contact Viator. External tour operator was fine.
Gassho in the Autumn
Davina S,,Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Easy access and informative guide to an extraordinary and difficult to reach Unescorted attraction. Lovely in the fall and well worth the time.
The guide is very...
Stephen K,,Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The guide is very informative and adequate time is allowed in each stop to visit the area. The open-air museum, which is included in the ticker, is well worth visiting. We wish we had spent a bit more time there instead of wandering around in the village.
Historical & Scenic Tour
Franorahma,,Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such a well planned and informative tour. Wonderful and knowledgeable bi-lingual tour guide. Courteous and safe bus driver. Really appreciated the historical details and context.
Solo travel
Where is my room,,Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a very nice tour. I appreciated the recommendations and presentation the tour guide gave during the drive. As a solo traveller, my only regret is that I didn’t hire a private tour guide. They drive you to the places and then you are free to do what you want. There are no interactions with the other customers. I also appreciated the discount coupon for ice cream and the entrance for a museum.
Perfect.
lmeuskadi,,Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Nohi Bus is essential for exploring the Takayama region, Shirakawa-go and the Japanese Alps. Its comfortable and punctual coaches serve beautiful landscapes. A reliable service for travelers who want to discover rural Japan with confidence.
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