Private Tour of Gokayama with a Local Guide
Uncover the hidden side of life in Suganuma, a gassho-style village that joined the register of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1995. Surrounded by rich forests and steep mountains, Suganuma is a living piece of cultural heritage–a village with permanent residents, which makes it unique among the sites on the UNESCO roster. During your journey, you’ll discover the local origins of the village’s world-famous gassho-style architecture and savor a lunch prepared using local ingredients in a traditional gassho-style home. With an English-speaking guide-interpreter to accompany you every step of the way, you can enjoy your journey with peace of mind. Inquire about an experience today.
Your experience
Stop 1
The travelers will learn about the history and way of life in the village from the guide. They will also have lunch at a restaurant in the village.
Stop 2
Travelers will be given a tour of the Gokayama Folkore Museum. There will be opportunities for special experiences such as wearing traditional folk equiptment.
Stop 3
Travelers will be given a tour of the Niter (gunpowder) Museum.
What’s included
- Guide/interpreter fee, travel insurance, experience fee
- Lunch
Meeting and pickup
There will be a guide waiting with a sign board in suganumagasshozukurishurakutenbohiroba.
Before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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