Shirakawa-go Half day tour (UNESCO World Heritage near Takayama)

Overview

Available languages

Japanese

English

Mobile ticket

Shirakawa-go, A world heritage site that you should see once when you visit this region. Then walking to enjoy nature-rich Shirakawa-go with local guide.(About 2 hours).Local guide explain not only Shirakawa-go but also Japanese culture/history.

Guide will meet you at Shirakawago-bus terminal or

Guide possible to pick up your hotel in Takayama (near JR station)

If you need hotel pick up please let us know hotel address.

If you need hotel pick up we will pick up you in front of hotel 7:15-7:45am.

Not less than 2 person.

Please let us inform when you need chinese or Italian or French guide.

we are normally doing English our tour.

we can arrange other your private tour.(e.g. Kamikochi, Inside Takayama city,etc..)

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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

Pick-up and drop-off from Takayama City

English speaking guide

Lunch

What To Expect

The Historic Villages of Shirakawa-go Gassho Style Houses

白川郷の合掌造りがどのように作られているか、どのようにその村の人々が生活しているかを知ることができます。

2 hours • Admission Not Included

Shirakawa-mura

You can go view point of village.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Shirakawa-go Half day tour (UNESCO World Heritage near Takayama)

Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

9 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Informative, educational and entertaining tour
SavvyJourneyman,
Apr 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Yasushi, our guide, provided us with an informative and entertaining tour. His knowledge was great and he communicated well. Shirakawa is an interesting place in the mountains. It was a bright day and there was snow on the ground. It made for good photos. Happy to recommend this tour.
Shirakawago is enchanting.
Peter B,
Mar 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our half day trip to Shirakawago from Takayama was a memorable experience. We arrived well before the crowds that appeared later in the day and were treated to an enchanting snow covered village that was a privilege to visit. Our guide, Malong, was a great driver and host and he really made the trip a great one. He took us to a number of points of interest in the village that most people probably missed and had great local connections.
Excellent day out to know shirakawago better.
Drey1956,
May 29, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I booked this as I wanted someone to explain to me and my family what we were seeing. Yama met us at the Shirakawago bus terminal and then took us around. I was travelling with 5 seniors, all above 70. Yama was patient and accommodated their pace especially when walking up and down the viewpoint. Having a guide was especially helping when touring the museum as Yama took time to explain what we were seeing. This was my 2md time to Shirakawago and I got so much more this time. The tour ended with lunch when a table was already reserved for us and we could order any set from the menu. Good day out.
Private tour to Shirakawa-go
sharonybl,
Jan 26, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Yama was a fantastic guide. Although this is my 2nd visit to Shirakawa-go, I find this tour very informative and insightful. A truly enjoyable tour!!
Beautiful Japanese day
Okayciao111111,
Feb 12, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We organized this private tour from Takayama and Yama accompanied us first to shirakawa-go where we spent a half morning and despite the snow we enjoyed the village very well in the afternoon public omsen attended mainly by Japanese unique experience beautiful also the outside Thank Yama for His kindness and helpfulness and recommend this tour
Great Tour of UNESCO site!
Giulio Gerace,
Jan 19, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Loved the tour of Shirakawa-go. The tour guide Yama was really helpful in understanding the details of the place. Got to see the best views of the town! Would recommend to any tourist in the area (Takayama)
Day trip with a freind
eyalbaranets,
Dec 26, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Me and my freind hade a day trip with yama, and it was a great time, yama picked us up from the hotel and explain us a lot about the city and the places on the way to shirakawa-go. He was very nice and have a lot of knowledge about the places we visited. The price was really good compare to other companies, and yama himself is a great person. Really recommmend
Private tour to shirakawago and hirayu onsen
466adamv,
Dec 26, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Good price! Really recommend doing these two destinations. Its so much simpler and nicer doing it privately.