Hida Takayama & Shirakawago Small Group Tour from Nagoya

Relax on our tour vehicles and enjoy comfortable round-trip transportation from Nagoya

Duration9h 30m

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesChinese, English, French, Spanish

Group sizeUp to 12 travelers

Overview

Discover two of Japan's most beautiful historic destinations in one unforgettable day. Join a guided small-group tour from Nagoya to Hida Takayama and Shirakawa-go, where traditional streets, thatched-roof farmhouses, and spectacular mountain scenery offer a glimpse into life in rural Japan.

Travel comfortably by tour bus, explore with a knowledgeable guide, and enjoy free time to discover each destination at your own pace. With luggage storage on the tour vehicle and flexible drop-off options, this experience is ideal for travelers who want to explore the Japanese countryside without the hassle of arranging separate transportation.

- Enjoy a scenic journey from Nagoya through the changing landscapes of the Hida region.
- Relax with comfortable transportation, luggage storage, and an English, Spanish, French or Chinese-speaking guide.
- Ask about available drop-off options in Shirakawa-go, Takayama, or Kanazawa.

Options

English Tour

English-speaking guide

Spanish Tour

Spanish-speaking guide

French Tour

French-speaking guide

Chinese Tour

Chinese-speaking guide

What's included

Entry fee into a thatched roof house in Shirakawa-go
Optional drop-off at Takayama, Kanazawa, or Shirakawago (please see tour description for details)
Guided tour with your choice of an English, Spanish, French or Chinese-speaking guide
Small Group Size

Lunch
Accommodation
Transportation to/from the meeting point before/after the tour
Personal purchases and souvenirs

What to expect

Takayama
1h 30m

Arriving in Hida Takayama, your guide will provide you with a tour of the historic Stomach district of Takayama and make sure you don't miss any of the beautiful views.

You will then have about one hour of free time to grab lunch, shop for souvenirs, or fill your camera roll with photos of this picturesque town.
Shirakawago
2h · Admission ticket included

Your guide will lead you through the rice paddies and quaint streets that make up this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

You will have the opportunity to enter one of the famed thatched-roof houses where your guide will explain the architecture as well as the history (and drama) of life in Edo-era Shirakawa-go. We will also take a short hike up to
a lookout point offering a dramatic vista.

Your guide will be on hand to take photos to make your friends and family back home jealous of your time in Japan.

You will also have some free time to explore at your own pace or sample some of the snacks that are sold along the main street.
Nagoya
2h

We will return to the Nagoya Station via our tour bus and say our goodbyes there. Guests wishing to end the tour at Shirakawa-go, Takayama, or Kanazawa will be able to do so.

Please note that guests who wish to end in either Takayama or Kanazawa will be transferring to one of our tour buses originating from those locations in Shirakawago. As such, seats are limited and you may be required to sit in a fold-out seat on the ride from Shirakawago to your destination. If no seats are available on our Takayama or Kanazawa tour bus, we will assist you in procuring tickets from Shirakawago to Takayama/Kanazawa on a public highway bus. Drop-off at Takayama/Kanazawa must be selected during booking, or by email prior to the start of the tour.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The meetup point is at the base of the SILVER clock tower outside of the Shinkansen gates inside Nagoya JR Station.

Please look for the guide holding a SNOW MONKEY RESORTS tour sign. We highly recommend arriving early as Nagoya station can be quite crowded.

End point

The meetup point is at the base of the SILVER clock tower outside of the Shinkansen gates inside Nagoya JR Station.

Please look for the guide holding a SNOW MONKEY RESORTS tour sign. We highly recommend arriving early as Nagoya station can be quite crowded.

Additional information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The remaining hours are allotted for the travel time.

Cancellation policy

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

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