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A village with traditional houses, terraced fields, and blooming flowers. 1
A traditional Japanese thatched-roof house with a wooden exterior, surrounded by a well-maintained garden and a forested hillside. 2
A traditional thatched-roof house surrounded by a field of wildflowers. 3
A snow-covered street with wooden houses and a bicycle parked by the side. 4
A traditional thatched-roof house with a wooden facade, surrounded by lush greenery and a vibrant field. 5

Shirakawa-go UNESCO World Heritage & Hida Takayama Day Tour

By Takimori
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Free cancellation available
Price is €42 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 13h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Explore Shirakawa-go’s traditional gassho-style houses set in a scenic village.
  • Choose an optional observation deck package for panoramic views from above
  • Return transport from Nagoya makes the journey smooth and hassle-free.
  • Walk through Takayama’s well-preserved historic streets,experience local culture

Activity location

    • Takayama
    • Takayama, Gifu, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 日本〒453-0015 Aichi, Nagoya, Nakamura Ward, Tsubakicho, 16−16 ナゴヤ大和ビル | Pick-up time and location: 09:00am Nagoya Station(Gather at the door of the convenience store MINISTOP, which behind the BIC CAMERA,on the West Exit of Nagoya Station). Address：5-10 Tsubakichō, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi-ken 453-0015. Please find the tour guide who is holding the yellow flag.
    • Nagoya, Aichi, Japan

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

Check availability

Day tour--Depart at 9:00am--without Shiragawa-go observatory

  • Activity duration is 13 hours13h
    13h
  • English

Meeting time: 9:00AM, The Shiragawa-go observatory access are not included.

Starting time: 09:00
Price details
€42.38 x 1 Adult€42.38
Total
Price is €42.38
Until Wed, 8 Jul

Day tour--Depart at 8:30am--With Shiragawa-go observatory

  • Activity duration is 13 hours13h
    13h
  • English

Meeting time: 8:30AM, The Shiragawa-go observatory access are included.

Starting time: 08:30
Price details
€47.57 x 1 Adult€47.57
Total
Price is €47.57
Until Wed, 8 Jul

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Return transport from Nagoya.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Multilingual tour guide.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Air-condition tour bus.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Parking fee.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Personal expenses
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Lunch

Know before you book

  • Not suitable for: People over 95 years, People with mobility impairments, Pregnant women, Wheelchair users
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

Explore two of central Japan’s most iconic destinations on a full-day trip from Nagoya.

Departure Info:
With Observation Deck: 8:30 AM
Without Observation Deck: 9:00 AM
Meeting Point: Nagoya Station (Gather at the door of the convenience store MINISTOP, behind BIC CAMERA, West Exit of Nagoya Station)

Step into a day of timeless charm as you travel from the bustling streets of Nagoya to the serene landscapes of central Japan. First stop: Hida Takayama, often called the “Little Kyoto of Hida.” Wander through its historic streets lined with traditional wooden houses, explore quaint shops selling local crafts, and breathe in the gentle atmosphere of a town where history feels alive. In spring, cherry blossoms drift over narrow canals; in summer, the morning markets hum with energy; autumn paints the streets in fiery reds and golds; and winter wraps the town in a peaceful, snowy hush.

Next, journey to the UNESCO World Heritage village of Shirakawa-go, where the iconic gassho-style farmhouses rise from the mountainside like something from a storybook. Each season offers its own magic: vibrant greenery and clear skies in spring and summer, a riot of colours in autumn, and snow-dusted rooftops in winter that transform the village into a serene wonderland. Explore the winding paths, cross traditional wooden bridges, and soak in the quiet beauty of this mountain retreat.

For the ultimate perspective, choose the optional observation deck package at Shirakawa-go. From this elevated viewpoint, the full layout of the village unfolds beneath you — a stunning panorama of sloped roofs, mountain scenery, and nature’s seasonal palette, perfect for photos and memories that linger long after the day ends.

Location

Activity location

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    • Takayama
    • Takayama, Gifu, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 日本〒453-0015 Aichi, Nagoya, Nakamura Ward, Tsubakicho, 16−16 ナゴヤ大和ビル | Pick-up time and location: 09:00am Nagoya Station(Gather at the door of the convenience store MINISTOP, which behind the BIC CAMERA,on the West Exit of Nagoya Station). Address：5-10 Tsubakichō, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi-ken 453-0015. Please find the tour guide who is holding the yellow flag.
    • Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 日本〒453-0015 Aichi, Nagoya, Nakamura Ward, Tsubakicho, 16−16 ナゴヤ大和ビル | Pick-up time and location: 09:00am Nagoya Station(Gather at the door of the convenience store MINISTOP, which behind the BIC CAMERA,on the West Exit of Nagoya Station). Address：5-10 Tsubakichō, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi-ken 453-0015. Please find the tour guide who is holding the yellow flag.
    • Nagoya, Aichi, Japan