UNESCO World Heritage Site Shirakawa-go Half-Day Food Tour
UNESCO World Heritage Site Shirakawa-go Half-Day Food Tour
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10 meals
Enjoy a guided tour through picturesque Shirakawa-go with several food stops, and then have lunch in one of the many beautiful thatch-roofed buildings!
Highlights
Spend half a day strolling Shirakawa-go learning about the history of the area with a local guide
Eat at several food stops on the tour
Have lunch inside a traditional Japanese gassho-zukuri thatch-roofed building
Enjoy local specialties like Hida beef
10 meals
Experience Details
Step into a village straight out of a fairytale when you visit Gifu Prefecture’s Shirakawa-go!
This UNESCO World Heritage Site is known worldwide for its postcard perfect scenery in every season, all thanks to the village’s breathtaking gassho-zukuri thatched-roof buildings.
Your guide will explain to you all about why the triangular, thatched roof buildings are called gassho-zukuri, as well as other interesting historical and spiritual tidbits as you explore.
But the roofs aren’t the only special things in Shirakawa-go!
The food is also just as amazing. Regional delicacies include Hida Wagyu Beef and a miso paste topped magnolia leaf grilling method known as Hoba Miso - some restaurants even combine the two. Plus, snack vendors along the streets of Shirakawa-go sell anything from dango to pudding to raw beef “niku” sushi and so much more.
As you stroll the streets of Shirakawa-go on your way to lunch inside one of the famous buildings, snag a few snacks on this half-day food tour.
What You Get
Good To Know
- Please bring comfortable walking shoes
- Reschedulable or refundable if minimum participant numbers are not met
- This tour is not recommended for pregnant guests, or those with heart disease or other serious medical conditions
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Please meet your host at Shirakawa-go bus terminal. More details and a Google Maps link will be provided upon booking.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 48 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.
Experience Location
Gifu Prefecture is home to well-preserved historic villages, mountainous landscapes, and scenic open-air hot springs, with a proud culinary heritage spanning centuries.
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