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Course S: Shirakawa-go Illumination Bus Tour with Observatory Ticket (from Takaoka)
Bookable Days of Operation
4/20/2024 ~ 4/20/2024
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Important notice regarding this route.
- Round trip transportation (Takaoka/Shin-Takaoka <-> Shirakawago) and admission ticket to observation deck are included. 
- Meals is not included in this tour. 
- Participants will have to go up to the observation deck and go down to the village on foot (it takes about 20mins per way). 
- You are allowed carry-on luggage that complies with following size limitations, plus your personal belonging.The total combined weight limit is 10 kg , sum of the 3 dimensions (length+breadth+height) must not exceed 100 centimeters.The limitation of the capacity must be less than 0.027㎥. Luggage you can take on the bus for free is subject to the condition of carriage.
Contact information
Kaetsunou Bus Ticketing Center: Tel. +81 (0) 766-21-0950
Important notice from operating bus company
- We ask for your cooperation in keeping your luggage to a minimum due to the limits of the storage.
- Any dangerous items such as explosive materials, flammable materials and corrosive substances are prohibited to bring on the bus.
- We are not liable for any loss or damage to your luggage.
- Smoking on buses is strictly prohibited.
- Please review your boarding spot on Japan Bus Online before boarding the bus. Bus leaves on time and you  are advised to be at the boarding spot at least 5 minutes in advance of the reserved departure time.
- Please confirm your arrival spot at your own discretion and risk.
- Cancellations can be made via the “ Manage my Booking” section of Japan Bus Online website by yourself until the cancellation deadline indicated on the reservation details. Note that a cancellation fee will be charged after the payment is completed.
- If the expressway is closed due to bad weather and/or circumstances beyond our control, either the bus service will be operated with another route or maybe canceled.
- Due to road condition and any circumstances beyond our control, departure or arrival time may change.
- We accept no responsibility for any extra overnights or taxi fares caused by any delays due to Acts of God, delayed departure or arrivals, bad road or weather conditions, any circumstances beyond our control.