Gokayama Tour
Private Tour Gokayama
09 Days/Itinerary
Our Journey
Step into Japan’s timeless countryside with the Gokayama Tour, a UNESCO World Heritage destination famous for its traditional gassho-zukuri farmhouses. Surrounded by mountains and rivers, Gokayama offers a peaceful escape into authentic rural Japanese life.
Guide Line
Visit Gokayama, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
See traditional gassho-zukuri thatched-roof houses
Explore charming villages like Ainokura and Suganuma
Enjoy scenic mountain and river landscapes
Experience authentic rural Japanese culture
Private vehicle with comfortable transportation
The Gokayama Tour takes you to a quiet mountain region in Toyama Prefecture, known for its well-preserved traditional villages. Gokayama’s gassho-zukuri houses, designed to withstand heavy snowfall, reflect centuries-old craftsmanship and lifestyle.
Walk through villages such as Ainokura and Suganuma, where wooden houses with steep thatched roofs sit against a backdrop of lush forests and flowing rivers. The calm atmosphere allows visitors to experience Japan as it was generations ago. This tour is perfect for travelers seeking cultural depth, scenic beauty, and a slower pace of life away from crowded cities.
Inclusions
Private transportation
Commercial Driving permit holder drivers
Green number plates Vehicles
English Speaking Driver Cum Guide
Exclusions
Lunch
Ticket for any activity (ropeway, cruise etc) Entry to any place where tickets required.
People with mobility impairments
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Camera
- Cash
- Weather-appropriate clothing
Not allowed
- Smoking in the vehicle
- Food in the vehicle
Know before you go
- The tour involves walking, so comfortable shoes are recommended.
- The tour is not suitable for people with mobility impairments.
- Smoking and eating are not allowed in the vehicle.
About this Activity
Free cancellation
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Duration 09 Hours
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Live tour guide
English, Japanese
Pickup included
We provide pickup from customer's hotels. Pick up location Tokyo 23 wards is Included. Due to Traffic we can be 30 Minutes Late. For Airports Narita (25000Jpy) Haneda 7000JPY, Ports, Chiba 15000JPY, Kawasaki 20000JPY, and Yokohama 20000JPY Pickup additional charges will apply.
Wheelchair accessible
Private group
Pick up – 8:30 am
We will pick you up from your location at 8:30 am.
Note:
“30 min could be delay due to traffic no refund and review could be accepted.”
Ainokura Village
A peaceful UNESCO-listed village featuring traditional gassho-zukuri houses surrounded by mountains and farmland.
Suganuma Village
A small, picturesque village offering beautifully preserved farmhouses and scenic countryside views.
Gokayama Gassho-zukuri Houses
Historic thatched-roof houses showcasing traditional Japanese architecture and rural heritage.
Shogawa River Valley
A scenic river valley offering beautiful natural landscapes and photography opportunities.
Drop-off at Tottori City
There are lots of things to do and see in Gokayama, so it is highly recommended to book a 09 hours One-Day Tour.
FAQ's
The tours start and end when the driver picks you up from your accommodation in Tokyo and drops you off at the end of the day. In the case of your accommodation being outside of Tokyo 23 Wards, your tour will start and end when the driver departs and arrives in Tokyo at the end of the day.
No pets are allowed.
The price include toll fees, gas, parking lot fees, tax, etc. It doesn’t include fees for such as: lunch/food/beverage, entrance fee of tourist spots, fee of boats/cable cars, etc.
Yes, The extension fee is 3,500 yen/30 minutes.
There will be no refunds in case the tour finishes early. If the tour will finish earlier due to accidents, Bad weather, natural disasters, sudden sickness, etc., please contact us and we can discuss about it.
As it’s a little far from the central area of Tokyo, it is highly recommended that you book a “9h One-Day Tour” to visit the Hakone area. For boarding the Shinkansen, it is possible to conclude the tour at Odawara Station or local hotels in the Fuji/Hakone area. However, please note that the round-trip travel time to Tokyo, totalling three hours, will be deducted from the overall tour duration.
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