UNESCO World Heritage Site Shirakawa-go Half-Day Food Tour

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4 hours
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2 - 9 guests
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Japanese, English

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

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
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.


Inclusions

  • A local, English speaking tour guide

  • Lunch meal

  • A 2-4 hour long guided tour of Shirakawa-go, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Exclusions

  • Museum and other facility entry fees

  • Food stop purchases

  • Transportation to the tour meeting point

Meeting Point and Meeting Time

  • Shirakawa-go bus terminal. Details will be shared after booking is confirmed.

Remarks

  • 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

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 48 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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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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