Shirakawago Day Trip: Government Licensed Guide & Vehicle from Kanazawa

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Overview

What's Included

✓ Included

  • Private vehicle
  • Customizable Tour of your choice of 3-4 sites from 'What to expect' list'
  • Licensed Local English Speaking Guide

✗ Not Included

  • Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
  • You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
  • Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.

Itinerary

1
Stop 1
The Shirakawa-go (白川郷, Shirakawagō) and neighboring Gokayama (五箇山) regions line the Shogawa River Valley in the remote mountains that span from Gifu to Toyama Prefectures. Declared a UNESCO world heritage site in 1995, they are famous for their traditional gassho-zukuri farmhouses, some of which are more than 250 years old.
2
Stop 2
Another beautiful thatched roof house that still stands after it was constructed in 1850. Please see https://www.vill.shirakawa.lg.jp/1478.htm for more information.
3
Stop 3
Learn about old Japanese farm houses and how they were made. The Wada house is still lived in today! Please see https://www.vill.shirakawa.lg.jp/1484.htm for more information.
4
Stop 4
A shrine that is hundreds of years old and is surrounded by towering cedar trees.
5
Stop 5
Take in the beautiful view of Shirakawa village from these castle ruins.
6
Stop 6
A Buddhist temple in a traditional thatched roof style building
7
Stop 7
A shop in a thatched roof house. This shop has many interesting crafts and souvenirs from the area.

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Good to Know

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • There are only a limited number of car seats and booster seats. Rear-facing car seats are not available. You must contact us directly if you need them.

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