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- Japanese
- English
*Easy meet up point, 5mins walk at JR Nagoya station.
*Specials tour directly to go to observatory deck not changing shuttle bus.
*Walk around the old townscape of Takayama.Also can have free time to visit by own.
*World Heritage Site- Hida Shirakawa-go
Japan's Unexplored Region - Hida Shirakawa-go The ``Gassho-zukuri Village'', which is registered as a World Heritage Site, is known for its large number of over 100 Gassho-zukuri buildings remaining, and where people still live there. There are also plenty of other sightseeing spots where you can experience traditional wisdom and techniques, as well as magnificent nature, such as Hirase Onsen, whose source is at the foot of the sacred mountain Hakusan.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meeting Time: 8:20 AM Meeting Point: Mini Stop Tsubakicho, (Nagoya Station WestJR shinkansen Taiko-Dori） Will send more detail google map by e-mail one day earlier.
Itinerary
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11:00-13:00 AM Explore Takayama’s Old Town Stroll through Takayama’s historic streets and step back in time to the Edo period.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
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12:00-13:00PM Free Time for Lunch We recommend trying Hida beef—a local specialty! (Lunch cost not included in tour price)
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
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13:00-14:00PM Depart for Shirakawa-go's Ogimachi Village 14:00-16:00PM Exclusive Itinerary: Shirakawa-go Observatory Enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of the iconic gassho-zukuri thatched-roof village from the scenic observatory—a perspective few get to experience.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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14:00-15:00 Ogimachi is the largest village and main attraction of Shirakawa-go. Declared a UNESCO world heritage site in 1995, the village is home to several dozen well preserved gassho-zukuri farmhouses, some of which are more than 250 years old. The farmhouses are quite amazing structures, designed to withstand the harsh winters while providing a place to work and live, and are best seen either covered in snow or surrounded by green fields. Many of the farmhouses are now restaurants, museums or minshuku, where you can stay overnight, the ultimate way of experiencing Shirakawago. 15:00-16:00 Shiragawago (60 minutes)
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
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15:00-15:30PM If time permits you may also visit The Historical Roots of the Kanda Family Discover where Sadaemon Wada, descendant of the prominent Wada clan, established this settlement - now designated a National Treasure. (Site admission purchased separately)
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
(Pass by)
16:00 Go back to Nagoya (120 to 150 minutes)
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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