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Discover World Heritage - Shirakawago & Hida Takayama

Outdoor Recreation & Leisure Travel Services

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The remote mountain villages of gassho-style houses in Shirakawago on the hida highlands were registered as cultural heritage site in 1995.Some of the homes are over 400 years old, making the site a national treasure which holds a special place in the heart of Japan. Takayama area which has been called “Little Kyoto” Its temples, shrines, rivers and bridges are indeed reminiscent of the famed Kyoto on a smaller scale. These places are must-see tourist destinations second only to Kyoto in Japan.

*We do not recommend this tour for small children due to long bus ride.

Wear: Comfortable shoes and clothes to walk around.

Bring: Rain gear, Yen for souvenir, meal and anything you may need.

Cost

Adult/Youth/Child $51 (Guide, Transportation included)

Registration Information

Choose from 2 easy ways to register for Outdoor Recreation tours: 

*In Person 
Stop by the Outdoor Recreation office, located in building 267! 

*Telephone 263-4671 
Give us a call Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.~ 7 p.m. or weekends from 8 a.m. ~ 5 p.m. We are closed for all U.S Federal Holidays. 

Program
Outdoor Recreation