Shirakawa-go from Takayama/Nagoya One day Bus ticket

5.0 (4 reviews) Nagoya, Japan
Duration11h 45m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
Group sizeUp to 40 travelers

Overview

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

Options

Oneway Shirakawa-go→Nagoya

No meal is included
Oneway bus to nagoya: 2:15 PM from Shirakawa-go Bus Terminal
6:10 PM in Nagoya
Starting point:
Shirakawa-go Bus Terminal, 1086 Ogimachi, Shirakawa, Ono District, Gifu 501-5627, Japan

Oneway Shirakawa-go→Takayama

No meal is included
Oneway shirakawa-go→Takayama: 2:15 PM from Shirakawa-go bus terminal 3:15 PM arrive After arriving Takayama Green Hotel
Starting point:
Shirakawa-go Bus Terminal, 1086 Ogimachi, Shirakawa, Ono District, Gifu 501-5627, Japan

Oneway Nagoya→Shirakawa-go

No meal is included
Oneway bus to Shirakawa-go: 6:45 AM from Nagoya Station 10:35 AM arrive Shirakawa-go After arriving Shirakawa-go, you can enjoy your own itinerary!
Starting point:
名古屋バス VIPLINERバス停, 20-20 Tsubakichō, Nakamura Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 453-0015, Japan

Oneway Takayama→Shirakawa-go

No meal is included
Oneway bus to shirakawa-go: 9:40 AM from Takayama Green Hotel 10:35 AM arrive Shirakawa-go After arriving Shirakawa-go, you can enjoy your own itinerary
Starting point:
Takayama Green Hotel, 2-chōme-180 Nishinoisshikimachi, Takayama, Gifu 506-0031, Japan

What's included

  • Bus tickets - Round trip or One-way, depending on the option you booked
  • Luggage space in the trunk room
  • Charging spot on board
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Blanket on board
  • Restroom on board
  • Lunch
  • Guide
  • Other personal expenses

What to expect

  1. Shirakawago
    3h 10m
    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. Shirakawago Gassho Zukuri Minkaen
    1m · Admission ticket not included
    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. Nagase house
    1m · Admission ticket not included
    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. Wada House
    1m · Admission ticket not included
    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. 1m
    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. Kanda house
    1m · Admission ticket not included
    Please take a look at the gassho-style interior structure, which took about 10 years to complete.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

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

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

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

End point for Oneway bus ticket from Nagoya to Shirakawa-go:
Arrival at Shirakawa-go Bus Terminal bus stop 11:05 AM

End point

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

Additional information

  • 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.

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