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Visit Shirakawago in the Japanese Alps to see the historical and beautiful old thatched houses of Japan stand strong. These houses are over 150 years old and still are lived in today. After seeing the natural beauty of Shirakawago, head to Takayama to see the various traditional crafts the area keeps alive. Join one of our tour guides and learn about history and culture in a way that you would have never been able to on your own!
This private and customizable tour will take you to Shirakawago and Takayama at your own pace. Once you place your reservation, a guide will be in touch with you to plan out the details of your tour. Be sure to let your guide know where you would like to visit and your interests so they can plan out an itinerary for you! If you will not have time to visit all the sights on your must-see list, contact us directly regarding extension fees.
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Start your adventure here! Meet your Guide and driver and off to beautiful Shirakawago!
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Learn about old Japanese farm houses and how they were made. The Wada house is still lived in today! Adults ¥400 / Children ¥250
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Not Included
Another beautiful thatched roof house that still stands after it was constructed in 1850. Adults ¥400 / Children ¥200
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Take in the beautiful view of Shirakawa village from these castle ruins.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Sanmachi Street is a popular sightseeing area in Hida-Takayama. As an old town, the area has houses and stores from the Edo period (1603 - 1868). The area is lined with shops carrying local specialties such as Japanese sake, senbei (rice crackers), barbecue yakiniku Hida beef, and croquettes. The area has a lively atmosphere with people shopping and eating.
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Located outside of Takayama's city center, the Matsuri no Mori (まつりの森, lit. "Festival Forest") showcases the key aspects of the Takayama Festival, which takes place for two days each spring and autumn. The festival is known as one of Japan's three most beautiful, along with Kyoto's Gion Matsuri and the Chichibu Yomatsuri. 900 yen per adult, 550 yen per senior high school student, 450 yen per junior high school student
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Not Included
Hida Folk Village (飛騨の里, Hida no Sato) is an open air museum exhibiting over 30 traditional houses from the Hida region, the mountainous district of Gifu Prefecture around Takayama. The houses were built during the Edo Period (1603 - 1867) and were relocated from their original locations to create the museum in 1971. Tickets: 700 yen
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Not Included
Return to Kanazawa after a wonderful day sightseeing with your private guide. Enjoy the view as you relax on the way back to your hotel.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
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