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Round Trip Bus from Nagoya to Shirakawa-go
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11 Hours 45 Minutes
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Overview
On this tour, you can explore the historical and cultural landmarks of Shirakawa-go in just one day. As it is a self-guided tour, you can enjoy meals and sightseeing at your own pace. Immerse yourself in the special charm of Shirakawa-go, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and learn about the history and architecture of its iconic gassho-zukuri houses.
Enjoy a hassle-free journey from Nagoya to Shirakawa-go, with non-stop direct bus service.
Please select an option with one-way or round trip bus tickets.
Round trip ticket option schedule (One day):
7:15 AM from Nagoya
11:05 AM at Shirakawa-go Bus Terminal
Enjoy leisure time for exploration.
2:15 PM from Shirakawa-go Bus Terminal
6:50 PM in Nagoya
One-way ticket option - Schedule from Nagoya:
7:15 AM from Nagoya
11:05 AM at Shirakawa-go Bus Terminal
Enjoy leisure time for exploration.
One-way ticket option - Schedule from Shirakawa-go:
2:15 PM from Shirakawa-go Bus Terminal
6:50 PM in Nagoya
What's Included
- Bus tickets - Round trip or One-way, depending on the option you booked
- Luggage space in the trunk room
- Charging spot on board
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- All Fees and Taxes
- Blanket on board
- Restroom on board
- Lunch
- Guide
- Other personal expenses
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
Select a meeting point
End point for Oneway tour from nagoya： Arrival at Shirakawa-go Bus Terminal bus stop 11:05 AM
End point for Oneway tour from nagoya： Arrival at Shirakawa-go Bus Terminal bus stop 11:05 AM
Start time
07:15 AM
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
depart from Nagoya VIP Liner Bus Stop at 7:15 am 18-3 Tsubakicho, Nakamura Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 453-0015 1 minute waking from Nagoya VIP Lounge, 5 minutes from the Nagoya Station Taikotori south exit
• Admission Ticket Free
Shirakawago
11:05-14:15 Indulge in the extraordinary charm of Shirakawa-go, where the iconic Gassho-style houses bring history to life. This tour allows you to delve into the stories embedded in the village's architecture and immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of its landscapes. With a seamless journey from Nagoya and the freedom to explore at your own pace, this tour promises an enriching and memorable experience of Japan's cultural heritage.
3 Hours 10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Shirakawago Gassho Zukuri Minkaen
A museum that preserves and displays 25 Gassho-zukuri buildings, including 9 that are designated as prefectural important cultural properties. In addition to the main house, there are shrines, the main hall of the temple, and a watermill, and you can even tour the attic of the main house. Among them, the Yamashita family is one of the few remaining 18th-century gassho-zukuri houses in Shirakawa Village.
1 Minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Nagase house
nagase house is a 5-story Gassho style house, and on the first floor there is a magnificent Buddhist altar said to be made 500 years ago, as well as works of art and fixtures on display.
1 Minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Wada House
It is one of the largest gassho-zukuri structures in the world heritage area, and is the only one designated as an important national cultural property. Explore inside Gassho-style houses open to the public. (Wada House)
1 Minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
It is a medieval mountain castle built on a steep cliff, and is the best photo spot with an exceptional view of the Shirakawa-go gassho-zukuri village spreading out below.
1 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Departure: 2:15 PM from Shirakawa-go Bus Terminal Arrival: 6:50 PM in Nagoya
4 Hours 40 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Kanda house
Please take a look at the gassho-style interior structure, which took about 10 years to complete.
1 Minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Additional Info
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please check VIP LINER official website for the operation status of the bus on the day of departure.
- The tour schedule may be slightly changed depending on traffic
- To prevent travel delays, please arrive at the designated location 10 minutes early.
- Smoking, including electronic and smokeless cigarettes, is prohibited in the vehicle.
- Pets are not allowed in the passenger area or the trunk.
- Expenses incurred during personal free time are at your own cost.
- You can leave your luggage in the trunk.
- Round trip tickets are valid for one day only. If you are planning to stay over the Sirakawa-go area, please book one-way tickets.
Operated by VIP Japan Tours
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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