Hida-Takayama & Shirakawa-go: Edo-Era Retreat

Explore Hida-Takayama and Shirakawa-go from Nagoya. Discover Edo-era Japan, historic trade centers, and UNESCO heritage sites on this full-day tour.

Duration: 9 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Takayama - Upon arriving in Hida Takayama, your guide will take you on a tour of the historic Stomach district, ensuring you don’t miss any of the stunning views. You’ll then have about an hour of free time to enjoy lunch, shop for souvenirs, or capture photos of this charming town.
  • Shirakawago - Your guide will walk you through the rice…
What's Included
  • Transportation during the tour
  • Entry fee into a thatched roof house in Shirakawa-go
  • English speaking guide
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Accommodation
  • Transportation to/from Nagoya Station
Additional Information

Hidden deep within the mountains of Central Japan, the historic towns of Hida-Takayama and Shirakawa-go provide an excellent retreat into the scenic countryside and an authentic example of life during authentic example of life during Edo-era Japan. Hida-Takayama, historically a vibrant trade center, enriched by its natural resources, stands as a…

Location
Nagoya Station
The meetup point is at the base of the SILVER clock tower outside of the Shinkansen gates. If you are arriving via a JR line, please look for signs directing you towards the Taiko-Dori Gate. The silver clock is located inside the station just before the Taiko-Dori exit.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Steven_r
Apr 15, 2025
Great tour - I’d rate this a must do tour. Of course that could be said for any UNESCO site around the world. This is a historic site with only 120 or so homes remaining.
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Scubaqwn
Apr 7, 2025
Great UNESCO Day Tour - Great day trip, worth the drive. Comfortable transportation. Relaxed pace. Kim. our tour guide was pleasant and filled with facts and trivia. If you like UNESCO sites be sure to do this tour.
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C3277ilallisons
Feb 14, 2025
Relaxing day that I will remember! - I had the pleasure to travel with Kim, Shoyko and our driver Iwasaki, the three of them made a great team and I thoroughly enjoyed this one day trip! Everyone is so friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. The other traveler that was suppose to join could not come, so I ended up being the only one on the tour (thanks for accommodating solo travelers instead of cancelling the trip). I think the trip is well planned and it didn’t feel rushed The scenery on the way to Hida Takayama and Shiragawa-go is amazing. Hida beef is a must try! I quizzed Kim and Shinto with lots of questions and they worked so hard to find the answers even if they don’t know. Overall I highly recommend to get out of the city and explore these areas !
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869terencey
Jan 6, 2025
Takayama and Shirakawa-go winter trip - Wonderful trip , great guide (Kim) she cheerful and great tips for food Great photo advisor.... very good and safety driver with all the snow road (Umematsu)...will get book again with the same team
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Aqlollipop
Dec 10, 2024
Excellent small group experience - This was an amazing small group experience! Both towns were really interesting to see and the guides were excellent at providing historical context for the experience. I would definitely recommend this tour company and this tour. It is a long drive and they are up front about that but worth it for the unique places! For me as well some time in a vehicle was a nice rest after days of walking tours. Excellent day, excellent guides, excellent experience! I will definitely be on the lookout for more tours from this company!
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Becca2018rb
Nov 7, 2024
Totally recommend! - It was an amazing day! With a really small group of people we visited Takayama & Shirakawa-go. We got a great tip for a lunch spot from our tourguide Kim. We were also lucky enough that the fall colors were showing in Shirakawa-go.
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Vacationer529601
Oct 7, 2024
Great day at takayama and shirakawa-go - Excellent tour. Well organised. Scenery at Shirakawa-go was fantastic! Our guide Kim was great with recommendations for food and knew the most scenic spots for photos. Thanks!
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From $223
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).