Hida Takayama Shirakawa go and Old Town Day Tour From Nagoya

Duration10h

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LanguagesChinese, Japanese, English

Group sizeUp to 25 travelers

Overview

Hida Takayama’s old town preserves the charm of an Edo-period castle town, with wooden machiya houses lining the Sanmachi streets. Lattice windows, flowing canals, and soft morning or sunset light create a timeless atmosphere, where craftsmanship and the scent of sake reflect the town’s quiet elegance.

Shirakawa-go feels like a storybook village nestled in the mountains. Its gassho-zukuri farmhouses shine through every season—cherry blossoms, summer greenery, autumn leaves, and winter snow—while clear streams and surrounding hills create a serene harmony with nature.

What's included

Express highway fee
Fuel surcharge
Parking Fees

Brunch
Personal expense

What to expect

Takayama
2h 30m

Stroll through the historic streets of Hida Takayama and experience the charm of the Edo period.

Wander along the beautifully preserved old town, where traditional wooden merchant houses line the narrow streets and sake breweries still operate as they did centuries ago. The atmosphere reflects the town’s prosperous past, with latticed facades, old shop signs, and local crafts on display. As you explore at a relaxed pace, you can truly feel the timeless elegance and cultural heritage that have defined Takayama since the Edo era.
The Historic Villages of Shirakawa-go Gassho Style Houses
1h 30m

Shirakawa-go is surrounded by mountains, crisscrossed with rice fields, and blessed with clear streams that gently flow through the village, earning it the nickname “the kingdom of forests and rivers.”

Ogimachi, the main village of Shirakawa-go, is the largest among the three UNESCO World Heritage villages—Shirakawa-go, Ainokura, and Suganuma in Gokayama—with a total of 152 households. The name “Shirakawa-go” originates from the milky-white waters formed when the Daihakugawa River, flowing from the sacred Mount Hakusan, merges with the Shogawa River and turns cloudy white.

Located in the northeastern part of Ogimachi Gassho Village, Shiroyama Observatory offers a panoramic view of the entire village, with its iconic thatched-roof farmhouses set against the majestic backdrop of Mount Hakusan stretching into the distance.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please go to Taiko-dori Exit (Shinkansen Side) of Nagoya Station.
After exiting the station, walk straight for about 1–2 minutes.

You will see MINISTOP Tsubaki-cho Store on the street level.
The convenience store is located along the main road and is easy to find.

End point

Please go to Taiko-dori Exit (Shinkansen Side) of Nagoya Station.
After exiting the station, walk straight for about 1–2 minutes.

You will see MINISTOP Tsubaki-cho Store on the street level.
The convenience store is located along the main road and is easy to find.

Additional information

Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.