• Embark on a full-day tour to Shirakawa-go from Takayama. Visit the Shiroyama Tenshukaku Observatory, Wada and Nagase Houses, and the Gassho-zukuri Minka-en Open-Air Museum. Learn about the history and culture of the area from your guide.
• Start your day with a visit to the Shiroyama Tenshukaku Observatory. Capture breathtaking panoramic views of the gassho-zukuri village, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Next, step inside the Wada and Nagase Houses to explore their architectural ingenuity and learn about the lives of the villagers who still call Shirakawa-go home.
• Afterward, visit the Gassho-zukuri Minka-en Open-Air Museum. Discover the story behind Shirakawa-go’s preservation and its significance in Japan’s cultural heritage.

The Shiroyama Tenshukaku Observatory Deck in Shirakawa-go offers breathtaking panoramic views of the iconic thatched-roof houses of this UNESCO World Heritage village. Visitors can enjoy a unique perspective of the Gassho-zukuri architecture set against stunning seasonal landscapes, from lush greenery to snow-covered scenery.