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Nagoya: Hida Takayama & Shirakawa-go Tour w/Optional Lunch
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Private Guided Tour of Shirakawa-go
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From Takayama: Foodie Adventure, Showa Era, & the Old Town
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Lantern and Mini Japanese Umbrella Painting with Artisan Visit
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Shirakawago Historic Village
Learn about the history of Shirakawago Historic Village, a well-known monument in Shirakawa. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
Shinhotaka Ropeway
You can take time to visit Shinhotaka Ropeway during your travels to Takayama. Discover the area's mountain views and hot springs.
Hirayu Onsen
You can take time to visit Hirayu Onsen during your travels to Takayama. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.
Miyagawa Morning Market
Experience authentic Takayama life at this teeming morning market, where traditionally dressed farmers hawk fresh produce and local wares.
Hida-no-Sato
You can study the exhibits at Hida-no-Sato, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Takayama. Discover the hot springs in this quaint area.
Takayama Yatai Kaikan
Admire the detailed carvings, metalwork and puppets of the floats housed in this exhibition hall. Learn why the floats were originally decorated in this way.
Mount Norikura
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Norikura during your travels in Takayama. Discover the hot springs while you're in the area.
Takayama Jinya
Housed in a traditional Edo Period government complex, this interesting museum tells of Takayama's significance to the Tokugawa Shogunate.
Hida Minzoku Mura Folk Village
Discover what life was like for mountain farmers during the Edo period at this preserved rural village.
Areas of Gifu Prefecture
Hida Takayama Onsen
Hida Takayama Onsen is noteworthy for its historic sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Takayama Yatai Kaikan and Miyagawa Morning Market.
Magome
Travelers like the museums in Magome, and Magome Post Town is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Old Town Takayama
River views, historic sites, and restaurants are some highlights of Old Town Takayama. Make a stop by Takayama Traditional Buildings Preservation Area or Miyagawa Morning Market while you're exploring.
Shirotoricho Shirotori
Amidaga Falls is one noteworthy place to stop while you're exploring Shirotoricho Shirotori and the surrounding area.
Fuyutō
While Fuyutō might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Takayama Yatai Kaikan and Sakurayama-Jinja.
Kagashima
Though Kagashima might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Gifu City Science Museum and Museum of Fine Arts.
