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Home/Destinations/Takayama/Shirakawa-go

Shirakawa-go Tours

A UNESCO village: day trips visit Shirakawa-go, a valley of steep thatched gasshō-zukuri farmhouses, especially magical under winter snow. One of Japan’s most iconic landscapes.

84 tours · prices per person, book with partner

Departing from Takayama [Regular sightseeing bus] World Heritage Sites Shirakawago and Gokayama Ainokura
Takayama
Departing from Takayama [Regular sightseeing bus] World Heritage Sites Shirakawago and Gokayama Ainokura
4.7(173)·7h 20min
from$64/ person
via Viator
1-Day Takayama Tour: Explore Scenic Takayama and Shirakawago
Takayama
1-Day Takayama Tour: Explore Scenic Takayama and Shirakawago
4.9(151)·9 hours
from$159/ person
via Viator
From Takayama: Alpine Splendor - Shinhotaka Ropeway and Kamikochi
Takayama
From Takayama: Alpine Splendor - Shinhotaka Ropeway and Kamikochi
5.0(147)·9 hours
from$212/ person
via Viator
Takayama Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide
Takayama
Takayama Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide
4.9(93)·4–6 hours
from$120/ person
via Viator
Private group Local Food Tour in Takayama
Takayama
Private group Local Food Tour in Takayama
5.0(60)·2h 30min
from$171/ person
via Viator
Takayama: Edo-Period Old Town Walking Tour（45 Minutes）
Takayama
Takayama: Edo-Period Old Town Walking Tour（45 Minutes）
4.7(53)·45 min
from$47/ person
via Viator
Takayama Explore Gokayama and Shirakawa go
Takayama
Takayama Explore Gokayama and Shirakawa go
5.0(41)·9 hours
from$180/ person
via Viator
Takayama Half Day Tour (Private Guide)
Takayama
Takayama Half Day Tour (Private Guide)
5.0(34)·4 hours
from$116/ person
via Viator
Private Transfer from Takayama to Kanazawa Including Shirakawago
Takayama
Private Transfer from Takayama to Kanazawa Including Shirakawago
4.9(25)·5 hours
from$384/ person
via Viator
1-Day Tour from Takayama: Hida Folk Village, Caves & Ropeway
Takayama
1-Day Tour from Takayama: Hida Folk Village, Caves & Ropeway
4.9(25)·8 hours
from$220/ person
via Viator
One-Way Bus Ticket: Takayama to Kanazawa via UNESCO Shirakawa-go
Takayama
One-Way Bus Ticket: Takayama to Kanazawa via UNESCO Shirakawa-go
4.7(21)·6 hours
from$71/ person
via Viator
Takayama Local Food & Sake Culture Tour, Licensed Guide
Takayama
Takayama Local Food & Sake Culture Tour, Licensed Guide
5.0(21)·6 hours
from$157/ person
via Viator
Takayama Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
Takayama
Takayama Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
4.5(13)·4–6 hours
from$120/ person
via Viator
Private Tour From Takayama to Takayama and Shirakawago
Takayama
Private Tour From Takayama to Takayama and Shirakawago
5.0(12)·8–9 hours
from$520/ person
via Viator
EXPERIENCE TAKAYAMA & LOCAL SAKE TASTING with explanation 1 HOUR!
Takayama
EXPERIENCE TAKAYAMA & LOCAL SAKE TASTING with explanation 1 HOUR!
4.7(12)·1 hour
from$48/ person
via Viator
EXPERIENCE TAKAYAMA OLD TOWN 30 MINUTES walk
Takayama
EXPERIENCE TAKAYAMA OLD TOWN 30 MINUTES walk
5.0(12)·30 min
from$28/ person
via Viator
Shirakawa-go from Takayama: Private Car & Driver, No Guide
Takayama
Shirakawa-go from Takayama: Private Car & Driver, No Guide
4.2(10)·4 hours
from$204/ person
via Viator
Near Takayama: Shirakawa-go Half-Day Tour
Gifu Prefecture
Near Takayama: Shirakawa-go Half-Day Tour
5.0(9)·2 hours
from$148/ person
via Viator
Takayama: Edo-Period Old Town Walking Tour（70 Minutes）
Takayama
Takayama: Edo-Period Old Town Walking Tour（70 Minutes）
4.8(9)·1h 10min
from$57/ person
via Viator
1-Day Tour of Takayama's Cultural Treasures Hida-Furukawa
Takayama
1-Day Tour of Takayama's Cultural Treasures Hida-Furukawa
5.0(8)·6 hours
from$136/ person
via Viator
Half Day Walking Tour Takayama’s Hidden Gems and Temple Walk
Takayama
Half Day Walking Tour Takayama’s Hidden Gems and Temple Walk
4.9(7)·4 hours
from$94/ person
via Viator
Customizable Takayama Private Walking Tour
Takayama
Customizable Takayama Private Walking Tour
5.0(6)·4–8 hours
from$175/ person
via Viator
Full-Day Tour: Immerse in Takayama's History and Temples
Takayama
Full-Day Tour: Immerse in Takayama's History and Temples
5.0(6)·7 hours
from$152/ person
via Viator
Takayama Guided Sake Tasting Tour – Visit Three Breweries
−29%
Takayama
Takayama Guided Sake Tasting Tour – Visit Three Breweries
5.0(6)·2h 30min
from$116$165/ person
via Viator
Walking Tour in Takayama Old Town and Historic Streets
Takayama
Walking Tour in Takayama Old Town and Historic Streets
5.0(5)·2 hours
from$104/ person
via Viator
Takayama Jinya & Old Town Private Walking Tour
Takayama
Takayama Jinya & Old Town Private Walking Tour
4.8(5)·2 hours
from$130/ person
via Viator
Takayama Shower Climbing & Canyoning Half-Day Tour
Takayama
Takayama Shower Climbing & Canyoning Half-Day Tour
5.0(5)·3 hours
from$130/ person
via Viator
One Way Bus Takayama to Kyoto via Shirakawago
Takayama
One Way Bus Takayama to Kyoto via Shirakawago
4.0(4)·9h 20min
from$97/ person
via Viator
EXPERIENCE TAKAYAMA OLD TOWN & MORNING MARKETS in 1 Hour!
Takayama
EXPERIENCE TAKAYAMA OLD TOWN & MORNING MARKETS in 1 Hour!
4.8(4)·1 hour
from$44/ person
via Viator
Takayama Full Day Tour (Private Guide)
Takayama
Takayama Full Day Tour (Private Guide)
5.0(2)·7 hours
from$144/ person
via Viator
One Way Bus from Takayama to Kawaguchiko
Takayama
One Way Bus from Takayama to Kawaguchiko
5.0(2)·6 hours
from$65/ person
via Viator
1-Day Tour from Takayama: Explore the Hida Locations of Your Name
Takayama
1-Day Tour from Takayama: Explore the Hida Locations of Your Name
5.0(2)·7 hours
from$144/ person
via Viator
Shirakawago Private Day Trip from Takayama with Local Guide
Takayama
Shirakawago Private Day Trip from Takayama with Local Guide
5.0(1)·6 hours
from$194/ person
via Viator
Shirakawa-go Day Trip from Takayama by Car, Licensed Guide
Takayama
Shirakawa-go Day Trip from Takayama by Car, Licensed Guide
4.0(1)·6 hours
from$418/ person
via Viator
Half-Day Takayama Walking Tour with an English Speaking Guide
Takayama
Half-Day Takayama Walking Tour with an English Speaking Guide
5.0(1)·3h 30min
from$123/ person
via Viator
Private Rickshaw Ride in Takayama
Takayama
Private Rickshaw Ride in Takayama
5.0(1)·15 min–20 min
from$36/ person
via Viator
Zen Meditation & Higashiyama Temple Walking Tour
Takayama
Zen Meditation & Higashiyama Temple Walking Tour
4.0(1)·1h 30min–2h
from$65/ person
via Viator
Private 2Days Takayama & Shirakawago Tour
Takayama
Private 2Days Takayama & Shirakawago Tour
5.0(1)·2 days
from$498/ person
via Viator
Takayama: Private Night Walking Tour with Dinner
−34%
Takayama
Takayama: Private Night Walking Tour with Dinner
5.0(1)·3 hours
from$131$201/ person
via Viator
Takayama Early Morning Guided Walking Tour and Market Visit
Takayama
Takayama Early Morning Guided Walking Tour and Market Visit
5.0(1)·2h 30min
from$162/ person
via Viator
Shirakawa-go Light-up from Takayama
Takayama
Shirakawa-go Light-up from Takayama
5h 30min
from$162/ person
via Viator
One-Way Bus from Takayama to Osaka via Shirakawago
Takayama
One-Way Bus from Takayama to Osaka via Shirakawago
10h 25min
from$104/ person
via Viator
From Kanazawa or Toyama Shirakawa go and Takayama Day Trip
Takayama
From Kanazawa or Toyama Shirakawa go and Takayama Day Trip
8h 30min
from$539/ person
via Viator
Takayama Walking Tour
Takayama
Takayama Walking Tour
2 hours
from$35/ person
via Viator
Explore Takayama and Shirakawa Tesla Tour with Accommodation
Gifu Prefecture
Explore Takayama and Shirakawa Tesla Tour with Accommodation
2 days
from$518/ person
via Viator
Takayama Food Tour | Morning market, Sake, Locals hidden gems
Takayama
Takayama Food Tour | Morning market, Sake, Locals hidden gems
3 hours
from$123/ person
via Viator
World Heritage Shirakawago and Gokayama Tour by Nohi Bus
Takayama
World Heritage Shirakawago and Gokayama Tour by Nohi Bus
7h 20min
from$83/ person
via Viator

Shirakawa-go in Takayama — FAQ

What is Shirakawa-go?
A UNESCO village of thatched farmhouses near Takayama.
How far is it?
About 50 km, roughly a 50-minute bus ride.
When is it best?
Winter for snow, or autumn for foliage.

More things to do in Takayama

Old TownSake BreweriesFood WalksMorning Markets