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Shirakawa-go from Takayama/Nagoya One day Bus ticket

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Round trip Nagoya↔Shirakawa-go

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Round trip ticket from Nagoya : 7:15 AM from Nagoya Station  11:05 AM arrive Shirakawa-go   2:15 PM from Shirakawa-go (Same day) 6:35 PM arrive in Nagoya
If you are planning to: stay over in the Shirakawa-go area, please purchase one-way ticket. Round-trip tickets are valid for one day only.
Starting point:
VIPLINER Nagoya bus stop, 20-20 Tsubakichō, Nakamura Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 453-0015, Japan

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USD 65.92

Oneway Shirakawa-go→Nagoya

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Oneway bus to nagoya: 2:15 PM from Shirakawa-go Bus Terminal 6:35 PM in Nagoya
Starting point:
Shirakawa-go Bus Terminal, 1086 Ogimachi, Shirakawa, Ono District, Gifu 501-5627, Japan

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USD 35.16

Oneway Shirakawa-go→Takayama

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Oneway shirakawa-go→Takayama: 2:15 PM from Shirakawa-go bus terminal 2:20 PM arrive After arriving Takayama Green Hotel
Starting point:
Shirakawa-go Bus Terminal, 1086 Ogimachi, Shirakawa, Ono District, Gifu 501-5627, Japan

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USD 29.3

Oneway Takayama→Shirakawa-go

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Oneway bus to shirakawa-go: 10:00 AM from Takayama Green Hotel 11:05 AM arrive Shirakawa-go After arriving Shirakawa-go, you can enjoy your own itinerary
Starting point:
Takayama Green Hotel, Japan, 506-0031 Gifu, Takayama, Nishinoisshikimachi, 2-chōme 180番地

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Oneway Nagoya→Shirakawa-go

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Oneway bus to Shirakawa-go: 7:15 AM from Nagoya Station 11:05 AM arrive Shirakawa-go After arriving Shirakawa-go, you can enjoy your own itinerary!
Starting point:
VIPLINER Nagoya bus stop, 20-20 Tsubakichō, Nakamura Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 453-0015, Japan

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USD 35.16

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Highlights

Immerse yourself in the special charm of Shirakawa-go, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and learn about the history and architecture of its iconic gassho-zukuri houses. As it is a self-guided tour, you can enjoy meals and sightseeing at your own pace. Enjoy a hassle-free journey from Nagoya to Shirakawa-go, with non-stop direct bus service.
Please select an option with one-way or round trip bus tickets.


Round trip ticket option schedule (One day):
7:15 AM from Nagoya
11:05 AM at Shirakawa-go
Enjoy leisure time for exploration.
2:15 PM from Shirakawa-go Bus Terminal
6:35 PM in Nagoya


One-way ticket from Nagoya to shirakawa-go:
7:15 AM from Nagoya
11:05 AM at Shirakawa-go


One-way ticket from Shirakawa-go to Nagoya:
2:15 PM from Shirakawa-go Bus Terminal
6:35 PM in Nagoya


One-way ticket from Nagoya to shirakawa-go:
10:00 AM from Takayama green Hotel
11:05 AM at Shirakawa-go


One-way ticket from Shirakawa-go to Takayama:
2:15 PM from Shirakawa-go Bus Terminal
3:20 PM in Takayama

Itinerary

  • VIPLINER Nagoya bus stop(Pass by)

    Admission Ticket Free
    depart from Nagoya VIP Liner Bus Stop at 7:15 am 18-3 Tsubakicho, Nakamura Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 453-0015 1 minute waking from Nagoya VIP Lounge, 5 minutes from the Nagoya Station Taikotori south exit
  • Shirakawago

    3 hours 10 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    11:05-14:15 Indulge in the extraordinary charm of Shirakawa-go, where the iconic Gassho-style houses bring history to life. This tour allows you to delve into the stories embedded in the village's architecture and immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of its landscapes. With a seamless journey from Nagoya and the freedom to explore at your own pace, this tour promises an enriching and memorable experience of Japan's cultural heritage.
  • Shirakawago Gassho Zukuri Minkaen

    1 minsAdmission Ticket Not Included
    A museum that preserves and displays 25 Gassho-zukuri buildings, including 9 that are designated as prefectural important cultural properties. In addition to the main house, there are shrines, the main hall of the temple, and a watermill, and you can even tour the attic of the main house. Among them, the Yamashita family is one of the few remaining 18th-century gassho-zukuri houses in Shirakawa Village.
  • Nagase house

    1 minsAdmission Ticket Not Included
    nagase house is a 5-story Gassho style house, and on the first floor there is a magnificent Buddhist altar said to be made 500 years ago, as well as works of art and fixtures on display.
  • Wada House

    1 minsAdmission Ticket Not Included
    It is one of the largest gassho-zukuri structures in the world heritage area, and is the only one designated as an important national cultural property. Explore inside Gassho-style houses open to the public. (Wada House)
  • Ogimachi Castle Observation Deck

    1 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    It is a medieval mountain castle built on a steep cliff, and is the best photo spot with an exceptional view of the Shirakawa-go gassho-zukuri village spreading out below.
  • Shirakawa-go Bus Terminal

    4 hours 40 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Departure: 2:15 PM from Shirakawa-go Bus Terminal Arrival: 6:50 PM in Nagoya
  • Kanda house

    1 minsAdmission Ticket Not Included
    Please take a look at the gassho-style interior structure, which took about 10 years to complete.

What's included

INCLUDED

Bus tickets - Round trip or One-way, depending on the option you booked
Luggage space in the trunk room
Charging spot on board
Air-conditioned vehicle
All Fees and Taxes
Blanket on board
Restroom on board

NOT INCLUDED

Lunch
Guide
Other personal expenses

Customer reviews

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John.Family (with young kids)

The driver is very helpful but the bus company decided to have Too many stopovers and stations. That means shorter time to spend at Shirakawa-go. I hope they can offer direct bus or minibus service from Nagowa to Shirakawa-go soon.

Additional information

Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please check VIP LINER official website for the operation status of the bus on the day of departure.
The tour schedule may be slightly changed depending on traffic
To prevent travel delays, please arrive at the designated location 10 minutes early.
Smoking, including electronic and smokeless cigarettes, is prohibited in the vehicle.
Pets are not allowed in the passenger area or the trunk.
Expenses incurred during personal free time are at your own cost.
You can leave your luggage in the trunk.
Round trip tickets are valid for one day only. If you are planning to stay over the Sirakawa-go area, please book one-way tickets.

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