Yuuketabi welcomed two groups of visitors from overseas and provided transport for their sightseeing. One group travelled to Shirakawa-go, while the other explored Nagoya city on a separate itinerary.

Visitors pose for a group photo on board a Yuuketabi bus.

A second group of visitors poses for a photo on board.

Visiting the gassho-style villages of Shirakawa-go

One group travelled to Shirakawa-go, in Shirakawa Village, Gifu Prefecture. The area is known for its gassho-style houses with steep thatched roofs. The Ogimachi settlement is part of the Historic Villages of Shirakawa-go and Gokayama, inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1995.

When asking about a charter bus for Shirakawa-go sightseeing, share the places you would like to visit, the time you would like to spend exploring, and your preferred return time. These details help bring the sightseeing and transport parts of your plan together.

A view of Ogimachi village in Shirakawa-go. Destination reference photo, not taken during this trip.

Ogi Shirakawa-gō, Gifu, Japan — 663highland / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 2.5. Resized and JPEG-compressed for display.

Nagoya city sightseeing: stops and pick-up points

The other group went sightseeing in Nagoya city. The Shirakawa-go and Nagoya visits described here were separate trips for different groups.

For a city sightseeing enquiry, list the places you would like to visit along with your meeting, pick-up and drop-off points. Your preferred time for meals, breaks and exploring on foot is also useful when discussing an itinerary.

What to prepare for a sightseeing charter bus enquiry

If you are planning a visit to Shirakawa-go, sightseeing in Nagoya or transport for a group, preparing the following details will help with your enquiry.

• Preferred travel date, departure time and finish time

• Number of passengers and the amount and size of luggage

• Meeting point, pick-up point and drop-off point

• Places you would like to visit and time at each stop

• Considerations for your group, such as travelling with children

If your itinerary is still taking shape, share the details you have decided and your preferences. Please confirm the itinerary, service conditions and cost with Yuuketabi after making your enquiry.

A sightseeing coach displaying the Yuuketabi brand.

Contact Yuuketabi about sightseeing and charter buses

Thank you to everyone who travelled with Yuuketabi. For enquiries about Shirakawa-go sightseeing, Nagoya city sightseeing or a charter bus for your group, please use the contact page on our official website.

Enquire about sightseeing and charter buses

An exchange beside a Yuuketabi bus.

Sources for the Shirakawa-go introduction

• UNESCO: Historic Villages of Shirakawa-go and Gokayama

• Shirakawa-go Tourist Association