Takayama & Shirakawago Day Trip

Discover the most picturesque places in Japan on this day trip from Nagoya to the historic villages of Takayama and Shirakawago.

Tour Options

During the booking process, you can choose one of the following options:

Takayama & Shirakawago Day Trip

At the specified time, we'll meet at the west exit of Nagoya Station to begin our day trip exploring Takayama and Shirakawago.

After approximately 2 hours by bus, we'll arrive in Takayama, where we will walk along Sannomachi Street to see traditional wooden houses and temples. You will have free time for lunch at local restaurants, which we will recommend for authentic Japanese cuisine. After lunch, we will visit Miyagawa and Jinya-mae markets.

Next, we will head to Shirakawago, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to explore its streets and see buildings with triangular straw roofs, over 250 years old, reflecting rural life in Japan. We can visit the Ogimachi Castle Observatory Deck for views of Gassho-mura and Mount Hakusan. Our final stop will be at the popular Ochiudo Cafe.

We will return to Nagoya after approximately 10 hours.

Schedule: this activity starts at 9 am.

Takayama & Shirakawago Day Trip + Viewpoint

This option follows the same itinerary as previously described, with the addition of a visit to a viewpoint in Shirakawago after the café. Access to the viewpoint will be via shuttle bus, included in the tour.

This option lasts an additional 30 minutes, with a departure time of 8:30 am.