Private Tour

Private Tour of Gokayama with a Local Guide

Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

Uncover the hidden side of life in Suganuma, a gassho-style village that joined the register of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1995. Surrounded by rich forests and steep mountains, Suganuma is a living piece of cultural heritage–a village with permanent residents, which makes it unique among the sites on the UNESCO roster. During your journey, you’ll discover the local origins of the village’s world-famous gassho-style architecture and savor a lunch prepared using local ingredients in a traditional gassho-style home. With an English-speaking guide-interpreter to accompany you every step of the way, you can enjoy your journey with peace of mind. Inquire about an experience today.

Additional Info

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‘s Included

Guide/interpreter fee, travel insurance, experience fee

Japanese food

What To Expect

Suganuma Gassho Community

The travelers will learn about the history and way of life in the village from the guide. They will also have lunch at a restaurant in the village.

2 hours • Admission Included

Gokayama Folk Museum

Travelers will be given a tour of the Gokayama Folkore Museum. There will be opportunities for special experiences such as wearing traditional folk equiptment.

30 minutes • Admission Included