Full Day Private Tour in Takayama and Shirakawago

1. Takayama
   45m
   This captivating Takayama excursion commences at the center of Takayama city or hotels. Step into a comfortable, air-conditioned private vehicle, embarking on a 45-minutes journey through the scenic beauty of Japan.
2. The Historic Villages of Shirakawa-go Gassho Style Houses
   2h
   Historic villages of Shirakawago and Gokayama are a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for their traditional farmhouses with thatched roofs. The roofs are made without using a single nail and are designed to withstand heavy snow.
3. Ogimachi Castle Old Site Observatory
   20m
   Ogi-machi Gassho Style Village spreads out across the landscape below this observation area, the view is exceptional. It is the best point for photography lovers.
4. Wada House
   40m
   The Wada House is the largest traditional gassho-style farmhouse in Shirakawa-go. Built late in the Edo period (1603–1867), the house reflects the wealth and status of the Wada family, which for centuries was the largest landowner in the village of Ogimachi and whose members held the hereditary position of village headman (nanushi).
5. Hida-Takayama Miyagawa Morning Market
   1h
   The Miyagawa Morning Market is well known and is bustling from the early morning as the main tourist attraction in Hida-Takayama.
   It is said the Miyagawa Morning Market originated in the early 1800’s as a mulberry tree market for sericulture held within the Takayama Betsuin Temple. Since then, for over 100 years the market was held in different locations, but settled in its current location around 1960.
6. Hida Minzoka Mura Folk Village (Hida no Sato)
   1h
   Hida Folk Village, Hida-no-Sato is an open-air museum of about 30 old farmhouses illustrating traditional architectural styles of Japan's mountainous regions. Of particular interest are the thatched and shingled roofs, such as the gassho-zukuri style buildings.
7. Takayama Betsuin Shorenji Temple
   30m
   Takayama Betsuin Shorenji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Takayama. It is located around a five-minute walk from JR Takayama Station. The temple's three-story pagoda was built in 1820. Inside the main building, there is a Buddhist statue believed to have been made during the Heian period. Don't forget to notice the large gingko tree on the temple grounds, which is over 1,260 years old.
8. Takayama Jinya
   1h
   Takayama Jinya is a surviving Edo period Jinya that served as the Daikansho for Hida Province under the Tokugawa shogunate in Japan from 1692 to 1871. It is located in what is now Hachiken-machi of Takayama City in Gifu Prefecture. . It has been protected as a National Historic Landmark since 1929.
9. Takayama Jinya
   1h
   After the guided tour, relish in 1 hour of free time. Your guide will drop you off at a convenient location, allowing you to savor lunch and indulge in some retail therapy.
10. Takayama
    45m
    After a day filled with delights, our comfortable private vehicle will whisk you back to your hotel or city center, brimming with cherished memories. Trust our decade-long expertise in organizing private tours and exploring the city view with utmost comfort and peace of mind.

Pickup details

The driver will meet you in the center of Takayama city or hotels with the sign with your name. Please inform about your pick up details in advance.

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels