Gokayama, Shirakawago & Hida Takayama: Gassho-Zukuri Village Tour from Kanazawa
Overview
Enjoy a wonderful sightseeing adventure of traditional Japanese villages on a day trip from Kanazawa! Visit local spots including Gokayama, Shirakawago gassho-zukuri village, and Hida Takayama. See the lovely and ever-changing villages depending on which season you decide to visit. Take a stroll in Hida Takayama and immerse yourself in the local culture as you admire the traditional architecture of the buildings and taste local delicacies, such as Hida beef.
Highlights
- Book with a Rakuten account to earn or use points for each participant!
- Visit world-famous attractions such as the Gasho Village and Hida Takayama
- Escape the bustle of the city and visit Gokayama to see the beauty of the countryside
- See the traditional buildings that survived from the Edo Period and learn more about the town's rich history
- Take advantage of the audio guide offering English, Chinese, and Korean
Key Information
Description
**Gokayama** Known as World Heritage Sites and dubbed as the "Treasure House of Folk Songs," Gokoyama and Shirakawago are must-visit attractions during your stay in Japan. Listen to the folk songs that were designated as national cultural treasures. Visit the Murakami family house and enjoy a performance of the oldest folk dance in the country. Home to a small population despite its relatively large scale, Mt. Goka is ideal for photo-taking and exploring. Discover the beautiful scenery as you go around Gokoyama. **Gassho-Zukkuri Village, Shirakawa Township** Located in Gifu Prefecture, the famous gassho-zukuri village is a peaceful mountain town surrounded by rice fields, rivers, and a lot of other natural wonders. See the ever-changing colors of the village with the change of the seasons. Don't forget to take photos and truly immerse yourself in the beauty of nature in the gassho-zukuri village. **Hida Takayama** Once serving as the government headquarters towards the end of the 17th century, the Takayama Jinya remains the only one of its kind left in the country. The row upon row of Jinya on Takayama Old Street still maintains its appearance from hundreds of years ago. Enjoy a lovely stroll around the town and learn more about its rich history and culture as you travel back in time to the Edo period.