Booking fee
The booking fee includes the costs of booking your tickets such as charges for payment processing. It also covers the provision of our customer care center for processing your order, and all charges imposed by our suppliers.
* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Deep in the Japanese Alps, the historical and beautiful old thatched houses of Japan stand strong. These houses are over 150 years old and still are lived in today. These homes stand tall in the natural scenery. Several of these houses are open to the public. Join one of our tours guides to this area 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 allow you to take in the beauty of Shirakawago 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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Private vehicle
Customizable Tour of your choice of 3-4 sites from 'What to expect' list'
Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
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.
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
This private tour is a day tour with a private vehicle and guide with departure and return to Kanazawa. Please have Japanese Yen on hand for any personal costs. This tour must be booked one week in advance to arrange your car. Maximum number of passengers: 7.
Gokayama, Nanto, Toyama Prefecture, Japan 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.
30 minutes
Kanda house, Shirakawa-mura, Gifu Prefecture, Japan 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. 30 minutes
Wada House, Shirakawa-mura, Gifu Prefecture, Japan 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. 30 minutes
Shirakawa Hachiman Shrine, Shirakawa-mura, Gifu Prefecture, Japan A shrine that is hundreds of years old and is surrounded by towering cedar trees. 15 minutes
Ogimachi Castle Old Site Observatory, Shirakawa-mura, Gifu Prefecture, Japan Take in the beautiful view of Shirakawa village from these castle ruins. 30 minutes
Myozenji, Shirakawa-mura, Gifu Prefecture, Japan A Buddhist temple in a traditional thatched roof style building 15 minutes
286 Ogimachi, Shirakawa, Ono District, Gifu 501-5627, Japan A shop in a thatched roof house. This shop has many interesting crafts and souvenirs from the area. 15 minutes
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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
andrew_l
15 Aug 2025
This is a great place to visit, great views of the village and rice field views. Go early beat the traffic. Yoshi our guide was great helping explain and show us around. Great weather.
This tour in
Japan
is organized by
Japan Guide Agency
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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