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A traditional wooden house with a thatched roof, surrounded by lush greenery and mountains in the background. 1
A row of traditional wooden houses with thatched roofs, set against a backdrop of green pine trees and a hill. 2
A wood fire with a pot on top, logs burning, and a metal grate. 3
A person pouring salt into a wooden tray. 4
Traditional wooden houses by a reflective pond with a mountain backdrop. 5
By Snow Monkey Resorts Tours (Machinovate Japan Ltd.)

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Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is $178 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 9h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Discover Japan's rich cultural heritage on this one-day tour from Takayama to the UNESCO World Heritage villages of Gokayama and Shirakawa-go. Visit the serene Ainokura village, participate in a traditional papermaking experience, and explore the charming streets of Suganuma. The tour culminates in Shirakawa-go, famous for its unique thatched-roof farmhouses, where you'll get stunning views and enjoy free time to soak in the atmosphere. With an English-speaking guide sharing insights about the area's history and architecture, this tour provides an enriching glimpse into Japan's rural life.

    • Visit three UNESCO World Heritage villages: Ainokura, Suganuma, and Shirakawa-go
    • Engage in a hands-on traditional papermaking workshop in Ainokura
    • Explore Shirakawa-go, with options to enter a farmhouse and enjoy the lookout point views
    • Tour runs year-round with a 9:00 A.M. start from Takayama Station, returning around 5:30 P.M.

Activity location

  • Ainokura
    • Ainokura
    • 939-1915, Nanto, Toyama, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Takayama Station
    • 22-2 1-chōme
    • 506-0053, 高山市, 岐阜県, Japan

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Start and End in Takayama

  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English

Start and End the Tour in Takayama

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00AM
Price details
$178.09 x 1 Adult$178.09
Total
Price is $178.09
Until Mon, Sep 7

End in Kanazawa Station

  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English

End Tour at Kanazawa Station: Start the tour from Takayama and end at Kanazawa Station

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00AM
Price details
$190.90 x 1 Adult$190.90
Total
Price is $190.90
Until Mon, Sep 7

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    English-speaking guide
  • Inclusions
    Entry to the museum at Suganuma
  • Inclusions
    Transportation from Takayama to (Gokayama) Ainokura, Suganuma, and Shirakawa-go
  • Inclusions
    Guided walks at (Gokayama) Ainokura, Suganuma, and Shirakawa-go
  • Inclusions
    Traditional papermaking experience
  • Exclusions
    Lunch

Know before you book

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Ainokura

  • 1h
Arrive at Ainokura Village, the most secluded of the Gokayama World Heritage villages. Enjoy a guided walk through this peaceful settlement and take part in a hands-on traditional papermaking experience.

Suganuma

  • 1h
Continue to Suganuma Village, a compact riverside hamlet known for its preserved gassho-zukuri homes. Visit a museum highlighting the village’s role in producing materials used for traditional gunpowder, followed by free time to explore and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant or picnic-style.

Shirakawa-mura

  • 2h
Arrive at Shirakawa-go, the most iconic of the three UNESCO-listed villages. Walk through the historic village with your guide, enter one of the traditional farmhouses, and visit the famous lookout point (weather permitting) for panoramic views.

Location

Activity location

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    Ainokura
    • Ainokura
    • 939-1915, Nanto, Toyama, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Takayama Station
    • 22-2 1-chōme
    • 506-0053, 高山市, 岐阜県, Japan
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Takayama Station
    • 22-2 1-chōme
    • 506-0053, 高山市, 岐阜県, Japan

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