Hida Takayama Shirakawa go and Old Town Day Tour From Nagoya

Hida Takayama Shirakawa go and Old Town Day Tour From Nagoya

By Japan Holiday Travel

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10h
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Multiple languages

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.

Activity location

Takayama
- Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

Ministop
- CORE meiekiビル 5
- 453-0015, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan

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Ministop Tsubaki-cho (9:00)

10h
English

Travelers

Languages available

Starting time: 9:00

Price details

P 3,404.75 x 1 AdultP 3,404.75

Total

Until Tue, May 12

What's included, what's not

Express highway fee
Fuel surcharge
Parking Fees
Brunch
Personal expense

Know before you book

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

Activity itinerary

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.

Location

Activity location

Takayama
- Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

Ministop
- CORE meiekiビル 5
- 453-0015, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan

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