Nagoya: Shirakawa-go Village and Takayama UNESCO 1-Day Trip
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- Free cancellation available
- 11h
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
- Multiple languages
Overview
- Feast your eyes on the UNESCO-listed scenery and unique houses in Shiragawa-go
- Stroll around the historic, preserved town of Takayama and try local delicacies
- Enjoy an authentic Japanese market experience at Miyagawa or Jinya-Mae Market
- Get recommendations on where to have Hida beef and/or Takayama ramen for lunch
- Admire diverse, scenic landscapes, from mountains to streams and paddy fields
Activity location
- Takayama
- Takayama, Gifu, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
- 5-10 Tsubakichō, Nakamura Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 453-0015, Japan | Meet at the door of the "Ministop" convenience store in Nagoya Station. It's behind the "Bic Camera" at the station's West Exit. Address：5-10 Tsubakichō, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi-ken 453-0015. The tour guide will hold a yellow flag with the 'Gogoday' logo at the meeting point.Please arrive 15 minutes early. No refunds for late arrivals or no-shows.
- Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
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From Nagoya: Shirakawa-go and Takayama Full-Day Trip
- 11h
- English
What's included, what's not
- Pickup and drop-off at the meeting point
- Multilingual guide and driver
- Air-conditioned bus transport
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
What you can expect
Discover the mountainous city of Takayama and the village of Shiragawa-go, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on this full-day trip from Nagoya. Explore the markets and try local specialities in Takayama, then admire the picturesque landscapes in Shiragawa-go.
To begin the tour, make your way to the meeting point, meet your guide, and board your transport. Then, drive to the mountainous Hida region in the Gifu Prefecture to reach the beautifully preserved city of Hida Takayama.
Upon arrival, take a walk along Sannomachi Street, taste local delicacies like Hida beef and Takayama ramen, and see the work of local craftsmen.
Head to one of the morning markets — Miyagawa Market or Jinya-Mae Market — and get a taste of local life. You will also receive recommendations for the best spots to have lunch (not included).
After lunch, head to Gasyomura in Shiragawa-go and take in the scenery of mountains, paddy fields, and trickling rivers. Come to understand why Shiragawa-go is known as the kingdom of forests and streams, and see why the origin of the name Shirokawa-go means “the white river.”
Head to the Ogimachi Castle Site Observatory to enjoy the beautiful views of Gassho-mura village and Mount Hakusan. Have some time to pop into the Ochiudo cafe, famous for its big dogs, decorative coffee cups, and snacks. Afterwards, the tour returns to Nagoya.
Location
Activity location
- Takayama
- Takayama, Gifu, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
- 5-10 Tsubakichō, Nakamura Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 453-0015, Japan | Meet at the door of the "Ministop" convenience store in Nagoya Station. It's behind the "Bic Camera" at the station's West Exit. Address：5-10 Tsubakichō, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi-ken 453-0015. The tour guide will hold a yellow flag with the 'Gogoday' logo at the meeting point.Please arrive 15 minutes early. No refunds for late arrivals or no-shows.
- Nagoya, Aichi, Japan