Shirakawago and Gokayama Private tours from Takayama, visit Suganuma and Ainokura Villages

Many visitors to Takayama do a tour to Shirakawago. However, many of them miss another treasure, Gokayama. It takes time from Takayama. Many people may think “Oh, Gokayama is just a small version of Shirakawago”. Gokayama is preserving their own culture and lifestyle more, while Shirakawago has been developed touristically somehow.

If you like to visit both Suganuma and Ainokura Villages in addition to Shirakawago, you need one full day (9 hours) with your own transportation. We prepare a private car for your group to cover Shirakawago and Gokayama (Suganuma and Ainokura) for you. This tour is provided upon request.

An English-speaking guide accompanies your group. If you need a car only without a guide, we can arrange a car for you. Driver may or may not speak good English, though.

Typical itinerary
from Takayama to Shirakawago and Gokayama 8 hours by car

A standard Shirakawago and Gokayama tour takes 8 hours.

Model itinerary for a Shirakawago-Gokayama tour

Itinerary is subject to change especially during the winter.
Especially, Ainokura Village is inaccessible during winter time due to heavy snow.

09:00 Meet with our guide at Takayama Station or your hotel.
09:00-10:00: Takayama – Shirakawago by car
10:00-12:30: Tour in Shirakawago
12:30-13:00: Shirakawago – Suganuma
13:00-14:00:
Tour in Suganuma
14:00-14:30: Suganuma – Ainokura
14:30-15:30: Tour in Ainokura
15:30-17:00: Ainokura-Takayama Station or your hotel

Pricing of the Shirakawago and Gokayama tours by car

The price of the tour depends on the size of the vehicle and who is driving the vehicle. If the number of passengers can fit in a car driven by the guide himself, this one-day tour starts at JPY 80,000.

If you want a larger or more luxurious vehicle driven by a professional driver, expect the price to double.

For 9 pax or over, a bus and an English-speaking guide are required. Microbuses and large buses can also be prepared, but the price depends a lot on the requirements. Please contact us for the detail.

Prices are subject to change according to admissions, meals, guides, types of cars, and season. Quotation will be prepared for each inquiry. 10% tax is included. If the car driven by the guide is available, the price can be cheaper.

Winter is the most beautiful time of year in the region, but heavy snowfalls can make the roads impassable, so keep an eye on the latest information.

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