8-Hour Heritage Tour with Iwana Lunch and Washi Paper Making in Gokayama

Gokayama Grand Tour

Highlights

Explore Ainokura Village and its preserved Gassho zukuri farmhouses

Enjoy a farm to table style lunch featuring mountain river char at Iwana

Learn traditional washi paper making and craft personal souvenirs

Discover rural Japan with scenic travel through the Japanese Alps

Toyama

nature, cultural, sightseeing

Private Tour

8 Hours

Easy

English

Description

Explore rural Japan on this 8 hours cultural journey from Toyama to Gokayama. Wander through Ainokura Village, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for gassho zukuri farmhouses and mountain viewpoints. Enjoy a local lunch at Iwana featuring river char specialities. Learn traditional washi paper making at Gokayama Washi no Sato and create your own souvenir. Travel comfortably through alpine scenery with focused time for culture, cuisine and hands on heritage guided exploration balanced with photography moments and relaxed pacing throughout.

Itinerary

8-Hour Gokayama Cultural Day Tour
- Meet your guide at JR Toyama Station at 09:00 AM.
- Travel by private vehicle through the scenic Japanese Alps towards Gokayama.
- Arrive at Ainokura Village and explore the UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Walk among traditional Gassho zukuri farmhouses built for heavy snowfall.
- Visit elevated viewpoints overlooking the valley for photography.
- Enjoy lunch at Iwana restaurant known for mountain river char specialities.
- Taste recommended iwana sushi and fried river fish dishes.
- Continue to Gokayama Washi no Sato for a cultural workshop.
- Participate in a hands on washi paper making experience.
- Create postcards or bookmarks as personal souvenirs.
- Return to JR Toyama Station by 04:00 PM.

What's Included

Guide fee

Vehicle

Gasoline

Toll

What's Excluded

Parking (Ainokura Village): 1,000 JPY per vehicle

Ainokura Museum Admission: 150 JPY (Child) / 300 JPY (Adult)

Lunch: Approximately 1,500 – 2,500 JPY per person

Washi Paper Making Experience: 800 JPY per person (Available daily)

Special Optional Add-on:

Kokiriko Bushi Dance Performance: Experience Japan’s oldest folk dance after lunch.

Fee: 15,000 JPY per group (plus individual admission fees).

Booking: Requires a reservation at least one week in advance.

Schedule Note: Choosing this option will extend the itinerary by one hour, with a return to JR Toyama Station at 6:00 PM.

General Information

Guide Expenses: Please note that guests are responsible for covering the guide’s lunch and any entrance fees during the tour.

Gratuities: In accordance with industry custom, gratuities are not required but are greatly appreciated if you are satisfied with the service.

Know Before You Go

Inform us in advance of any food preferences or dietary restrictions including allergies so arrangements can be made at the restaurant.

Private vehicle arrangements can be organised based on group size upon request.

Tour price and transportation costs will be adjusted if a private vehicle is requested.

All passengers are required to sign a consent form before boarding the tour vehicle to meet safety and insurance guidelines.

What To Bring

Cash: Please bring Japanese Yen (JPY) for local expenses, including admission fees, lunch, and the paper-making experience.

Sunglasses: The sun can be quite strong in the mountains of Ainokura; we recommend bringing sunglasses for your comfort.

Rain Gear: If the weather forecast predicts rain, please bring an umbrella or a rain jacket for our walking portions.

Meeting Point

Toyama Station or your hotel in Toyama city

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations within 24 hours before the tour -

Refund of 50% of the tour price.

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8-Hour Gokayama Cultural Day Tour

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