Shirakawa-go Day Trip from Kanazawa by Car, Licensed Guide
Deep in the Japanese Alps, the historical and beautiful old thatched houses of Japan stand strong. These houses are over 150 years old and still are lived in today. These homes stand tall in the natural scenery. Several of these houses are open to the public. Join one of our tours guides to this are
What To Expect
Stop 1
⏱ 30 minThe Shirakawa-go (白川郷, Shirakawagō) and neighboring Gokayama (五箇山) regions line the Shogawa River Valley in the remote mountains that span from Gifu to Toyama Prefectures. Declared a UNESCO world heritage site in 1995, they are famous for their traditional gassho-zukuri farmhouses, some of which are more than 250 years old.
Stop 2
⏱ 30 minAnother beautiful thatched roof house that still stands after it was constructed in 1850. Please see https://www.vill.shirakawa.lg.jp/1478.htm for more information.
Stop 3
⏱ 30 minLearn about old Japanese farm houses and how they were made. The Wada house is still lived in today! Please see https://www.vill.shirakawa.lg.jp/1484.htm for more information.
Stop 4
⏱ 15 minA shrine that is hundreds of years old and is surrounded by towering cedar trees.
Stop 5
⏱ 30 minTake in the beautiful view of Shirakawa village from these castle ruins.
Stop 6
⏱ 15 minA Buddhist temple in a traditional thatched roof style building
Stop 7
⏱ 15 minA shop in a thatched roof house. This shop has many interesting crafts and souvenirs from the area.
What to Bring
- •Specialized infant seats are available
- •Service animals allowed
- •Public transportation options are available nearby
- •Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- •All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- •Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- •Wheelchair accessible
- •Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- •There are only a limited number of car seats and booster seats. Rear-facing car seats are not available. You must contact us directly if you need them.
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