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A group of people standing on a road with thatched-roof buildings and a forested mountain in the background. 1
A traditional Japanese building with a thatched roof, surrounded by a gravel area and a small pond. 2
Two people looking out from a wooden structure with vertical slats at the windows, overlooking a rural landscape with fields and a mountain in the distance. 3
A traditional wooden house with a thatched roof, surrounded by greenery and trees. 4
Traditional thatched-roof houses in a rural setting with a pathway and visitors. 5
By DeepExperience, Inc.
Free cancellation available
Price is €204 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

    • Immerse yourself in the timeless charm of Shirakawa-go on a guided tour
    • Explore the village’s iconic gassho-zukuri houses with a local guide
    • Discover the hidden details of everyday village life in a private group
    • Learn about the architectural ingenuity and way of life that have endured
    • Enjoy a flexible and focused half-day tour with a private guide

Activity location

    • Takayama
    • Takayama, Gifu, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 日本、〒501-5627 岐阜県大野郡白川村荻町１０８６ | Please meet your guide in the waiting area of the Shirakawago Bus Terminal. The guide will be holding a sign with the DeepExperience logo.
    • Shirakawa, Gifu, Japan

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3-Hour Tour

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

Adds depth to the 2-hour tour with the Gassho-zukuri Open-Air Museum, where you’ll learn how abandoned villages contrast with Shirakawa-go’s survival and preservation.

Language options: English
Price details
€204.15 x 1 Adult€204.15
Total
Price is €204.15
Until Sun, 13 Sept

4-Hour Tour

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

The fullest experience. Includes observatory, Wada House, and Open-Air Museum, plus local lunch and tailored insights into culture, faith, and village traditions.

Language options: English
Price details
€235.72 x 1 Adult€235.72
Total
Price is €235.72
Until Sun, 13 Sept

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Private guided tour
  • Inclusions
    Visit to gassho-zukuri house
  • Inclusions
    Local guide
  • Exclusions
    Food and drinks

What you can expect

  • Discover the timeless charm of Shirakawa-go, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on a private guided tour that lets you experience the village’s iconic gassho-zukuri houses with the depth and insight only a local guide can offer.

    Whether you're short on time or simply prefer an immersive experience, this 2-, 3-, or 4-hour tour that offers flexibility and focus in an intimate, private group setting. Stroll through the historic village, stepping into a beautifully preserved gassho-zukuri home where you’ll learn about the architectural ingenuity and way of life that have endured for centuries.

    Accompanied by your guide, explore the quiet lanes, discover hidden details of everyday village life, and gain a richer appreciation for how the highland environment shaped these remarkable homes.

    Travel in comfort from either Takayama or Kanazawa by air-conditioned bus, with the meeting point conveniently located at Shirakawago Bus Terminal. Your guide will be waiting with a “DeepExperience” sign to welcome you. After your guided exploration, the tour concludes back at the same meeting point, giving you the freedom to continue your journey at your own pace.

Location

Activity location

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    • Takayama
    • Takayama, Gifu, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 日本、〒501-5627 岐阜県大野郡白川村荻町１０８６ | Please meet your guide in the waiting area of the Shirakawago Bus Terminal. The guide will be holding a sign with the DeepExperience logo.
    • Shirakawa, Gifu, Japan