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Takayama Explore Gokayama and Shirakawa go is a tour in Takayama. Takayama Explore Gokayama and Shirakawa go has a rating of 5.00/5.00.

Discover Japan's rich cultural heritage on this one-day tour from Takayama to the UNESCO World Heritage villages of Gokayama and Shirakawa-go. Visit the serene Ainokura village, participate in a traditional papermaking experience, and explore the charming streets of Suganuma. The tour culminates in Shirakawa-go, famous for its unique thatched-roof farmhouses, where you'll get stunning views and enjoy free time to soak in the atmosphere. With an English-speaking guide sharing insights about the area's history and architecture, this tour provides an enriching glimpse into Japan's rural life.
- Visit three UNESCO World Heritage villages: Ainokura, Suganuma, and Shirakawa-go
- Engage in a hands-on traditional papermaking workshop in Ainokura
- Explore Shirakawa-go, with options to enter a farmhouse and enjoy the lookout point views
- Tour runs year-round with a 9:00 A.M. start from Takayama Station, returning around 5:30 P.M.

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$171.40 per person

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