Takayama Trip Overview
Shirakawa-go is recognized by UNESCO as a world heritage site for being a village with houses made in the historical “gassho-zukuri” architecture (thatched roof house). This is an area where you can feel the magnificent nature and old lifestyle culture with Hirase-onsen where the onsen source comes from the foot of sacred mountain Hakusan. This private tour will help to make your trip an unforgettable one.
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Duration: 7 hours
Starts: Takayama, Japan
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Japan
Shirakawa-go is recognized by UNESCO as a world heritage site for being a village with houses made in the historical “gassho-zukuri” architecture (thatched roof house). This is an area where you can feel the magnificent nature and old lifestyle culture with Hirase-onsen where the onsen source comes from the foot of sacred mountain Hakusan. This private tour will help to make your trip an unforgettable one.
This is a private tour by chartered vehicle. Using this service, you can charter your vehicle Limousine, Van, or Bus which is most suitable for your group and visit many attractive sightseeing spots. You don’t have to hurry for any other tourist. This tour is only for your group!
The tour route is flexible and can be arranged upon your request.
Recommended spots:
– Shirakawa-go (Ogimachi)
Declared a UNESCO world heritage site in 1995. The village is home to several dozen well preserved “gassho-zukuri” farmhouses, some of which are more than 250 years old.
– Shiroyama Observatory
From Shiroyama Observatory where the lunch restaurant is located, you can look down all the areas of Ogimachi Shirakawago.
– Matsuri no Mori
Matsuri no Mori showcases the key aspects of the Takayama Festival, displaying a number of floats, karakuri dolls and taiko drums.
