Shirakawago and Gokayama Bus Tour by Nohi Bus Day Tours
from $89.67
- Transport included
- Meals not included
- Guide included
- Entry fees included
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Highlights
- Receive a 5% discount coupon for purchases at Takayama Nohi Bus Center
- Entrance ticket to Gassho-zukuri Minkaen included for a cultural experience
- Option to leave the tour at Shirakawago (no refund provided)
About this experience
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
- Nohi Bus fare
- Shuttle bus fare to Tenshukaku Observatory
- Admission fee
- Japanese-speaking assistant
Not included
- Lunch
Things to note
- Book with a child rate for a seat.- Shuttle buses run every 20 minutes
- Please check the schedule to avoid missing the bus.- The assistant does not guide you to the observatory
- use the shuttle bus with your tour ticket.- The tour is guided by a Japanese-speaking assistant.- This is a shared tour, not private, and operates as a Nohi shuttle bus.
- use the shuttle bus with your tour ticket.- Shuttle buses run every 20 minutes
- Please check the schedule to avoid missing the bus.Items recommended to bring:CameraComfortable shoesWaterNot allowed items:SmokingNot suitable for:Pregnant womenWheelchair usersGood to know:- Arrival may be delayed due to snow or traffic conditions.- No
- - This is a shared tour, not private, and operates as a Nohi shuttle bus.- The tour is guided by a Japanese-speaking assistant.- No seat is provided for infants (0-5 years)
- Book with a child rate for a seat.- Arrival may be delayed due to snow or traffic conditions.- The assistant does not guide you to the observatory
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