Shirakawa-go from Takayama/Nagoya One day Bus ticket

About this experience

Immerse yourself in the special charm of Shirakawa-go, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and learn about the history and architecture of its iconic gassho-zukuri houses. As it is a self-guided tour, you can enjoy meals and sightseeing at your own pace. Enjoy a hassle-free journey from Nagoya to Shirakawa-go, with non-stop direct bus service. Please select an option with one-way or round trip bus tickets. One-way ticket from Nagoya to shirakawa-go: 6:45 AM from Nagoya 10:35 AM at Shirakawa-go One-way ticket from Shirakawa-go to Nagoya: 2:15 PM from Shirakawa-go Bus Terminal 6:10 PM in Nagoya One-way ticket from Nagoya to shirakawa-go: 9:40 AM from Takayama green Hotel 10:35 AM at Shirakawa-go One-way ticket from Shirakawa-go to Takayama: 2:15 PM from Shirakawa-go Bus Terminal 3:15 PM in Takayama

What to expect

1. Stop 1 · 3h 10min

   11:05-14:15 Indulge in the extraordinary charm of Shirakawago, where the iconic Gassho-style houses bring history to life. This tour allows you to delve into the stories embedded in the village's architecture and immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of its landscapes. With a seamless journey from Nagoya and the freedom to explore at your own pace, this tour promises an enriching and memorable experience of Japan's cultural heritage.

2. Stop 2 · 1min

   A museum that preserves and displays 25 Gassho-zukuri buildings, including 9 that are designated as prefectural important cultural properties. In addition to the main house, there are shrines, the main hall of the temple, and a watermill, and you can even tour the attic of the main house. Among them, the Yamashita family is one of the few remaining 18th-century gassho-zukuri houses in Shirakawa Village.

3. Stop 3 · 1min

   nagase house is a 5-story Gassho style house, and on the first floor there is a magnificent Buddhist altar said to be made 500 years ago, as well as works of art and fixtures on display.

4. Stop 4 · 1min

   It is one of the largest gassho-zukuri structures in the world heritage area, and is the only one designated as an important national cultural property. Explore inside Gassho-style houses open to the public. (Wada House)

5. Stop 5 · 1min

   It is a medieval mountain castle built on a steep cliff, and is the best photo spot with an exceptional view of the Shirakawa-go gassho-zukuri village spreading out below.

6. Stop 6 · 1min

   Please take a look at the gassho-style interior structure, which took about 10 years to complete.

Tour & ticket options

Options may have different inclusions and meeting points. Choose your option when booking on Viator.

Meeting & pickup

• Meeting point for Oneway bus ticket from Takayama： 10:00 AM from Takayama Green Hotel Takayama Green Hotel, 2 Chome Nishinoisshikimachi, Takayama, Gifu, Japan
• Meeting point for Oneway bus ticket from Shirakawa-go： 2:15 PM from Shirakawa-go Bus Terminal Shirakawa-go Bus Terminal, 1086 Ogimachi, Shirakawa, Ono District, Gifu 501-5627, Japan
• Meeting point for Roundway and Oneway bus ticket： Depart from Nagoya Station VIP LINER Bus stop at 7:15 am 20-1 Tsubakichō, Nakamura Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 453-0015 about 1 minute on foot from/Nagoya VIP Lounge about 5 minutes on foot from the Nagoya Station Taikotori south exit

End point

• End point for Oneway bus ticket from Shirakawa-go to Takayama： Arrival at Takayama Green Hotel bus stop 15:20 PM
• End point for Oneway bus ticket from Nagoya to Shirakawa-go： Arrival at Shirakawa-go Bus Terminal bus stop 11:05 AM
• End point for Roundway bus ticket from Nagoya ： End point for Oneway bus ticket from Shirakawa-go to Nagoya ： Arrival at Nagoya Station VIP Liner bus stop 6:35 PM

Please leave a review. https://www.tripadvisor.jp/UserReviewEdit-g298106-d20926543 1. Departs from Nagoya VIP Liner bus stop at 7:15 AM sharp. 2. Departure: 2:15 PM from Shirakawa-go Bus Terminal Arrival: 6:35 PM in Nagoya. ***To prevent travel delays, please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes early.*** Bus operation may be suspended due to a bad weather. We will contact you individually if the tour canceled. Please refer to VIP LINER Service Information prior to the travel date. https://vipliner.biz/whats-new/bus-operation-status/?tm=1707195635〈=ENG

Before you go

• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Please check VIP LINER official website for the operation status of the bus on the day of departure.
• The tour schedule may be slightly changed depending on traffic.
• To prevent travel delays, please arrive at the designated location 10 minutes early.
• Smoking, including electronic and smokeless cigarettes, is prohibited in the vehicle.
• Pets are not allowed in the passenger area or the trunk.
• Expenses incurred during personal free time are at your own cost.
• You can leave your luggage in the trunk.
• Round trip tickets are valid for one day only. If you are planning to stay over in the Shirakawa-go area, please book one-way tickets.
• Our contact number may be unavailable outside business hours (Mon–Fri, 9:30AM–6:00 PM JST).
• In general, we do not send out confirmation emails prior to departure. If you would like more information or need to clarify something, please contact us and we will send you the relevant details.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.