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Shirakawa-go illumination bus route A|Round-trip Takayama Nohi Bus Center Transport Passes

from $94.29

  • Transport included
  • Meals included
  • Entry fees included

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Highlights

  • Includes Gassho-zukuri Minkaen admission ticket (Freebie: red bean soup dessert)
  • The regular sightseeing bus will take you to see the illumination activity at the UNESCO World Heritage site Shirakawa-go.
  • Route A does not include observation deck admission tickets
  • Therefore, you will not be able to access the observation deck.

About this experience

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What to expect

Gassho-zukuri Minkaen preserves and opens 25 Gassho-zukuri houses, including 9 important cultural relics in the prefecture. In addition to the main house, there are shrines, temples, waterwheel huts, etc. The attic of the main house can also be visited. Among them, Yamashita House is one of the few 18th-century Gassho-zukuri houses that still exist in Shirakawa-go. This outdoor museum recreates the traditional lifestyle by relocating unused Gassho-zukuri houses in Shirakawa-go. Its biggest feature is the various functional buildings, such as storage rooms and temples, and the houses that can be seen everywhere. There are displays of local handicrafts, some of which you can even try your hand at. There are also various restaurants and Souvenir shops, which are perfect for taking a break after a tiring day.

What's included

  • Round-trip bus ticket
  • Gassho-zukuri Minkaen admission ticket
  • Red bean soup dessert
  • Manual processing fee

Not included

  • Personal expenses

Things to note

  • In such cases, the tour duration may be shortened
  • We appreciate your understanding.
  • Due to snowy weather or traffic congestion, arrival at Shirakawa-go may be delayed
  • The booking start date varies depending on the usage date.Please confirm the booking start date on the official website.

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