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Experience Edo-period Japan in Takayama and the UNESCO-listed Shirakawa-go village.
Enjoy an included lunch featuring Kobe beef shabu-shabu — thinly sliced premium Kobe beef gently swished in a hot pot. This is not a steak dish, but a traditional Japanese cooking style that brings out the beef’s delicate flavor and melt-in-your-mouth texture.
- Visit the historic Shirakawa-go, a UNESCO World Heritage site
- Marvel at the traditional Gassho-style houses in Hida Takayama
- Admire the scenic beauty of Gifu’s mountain landscapes
- Travel with ease thanks to round-trip transportation from Nagoya and guaranteed departure
Winter Travel Note: Snow may occasionally close roads to Shirakawa-go. If so, the tour will visit Gujo Hachiman, the "Little Kyoto of Gifu," known for its charming canals and preserved historic streets.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Nagoya Station VIP LINER Bus Stop departure at AM8:00 (AM7:50 meeting) Address: 〒453-0015 Aichi, Nagoya, Nakamura Ward, Tsubakichō, 20−1 Otake Parking lot
The bus will stop near Nagoya Station.
Itinerary
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Experience Edo-period Japan in Takayama and the UNESCO-listed Shirakawa-go village. You will have lunch at your own expense in Takayama, a town filled with interesting sights and serving as the gateway to the Japanese Alps. Be sure to explore the Sanmachi Suji District, which consists of three streets in the heart of Takayama's Edo town, located just east of the Miya-gawa River. These streets are lined with traditional houses, shops, restaurants, sake breweries, and cafes.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Enjoy an included lunch featuring Kobe beef shabu-shabu — thinly sliced premium Kobe beef gently cooked in a flavorful hot pot. This is not a steak dish, but a traditional Japanese style of cooking where the beef is briefly swished in simmering broth, bringing out its delicate flavor and melt-in-your-mouth tenderness.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
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Then you will head to the famous Shirakawa-go to explore the old gassho-zukuri (thatch-roofed) style houses that dot this mountain village. Surrounded by rice paddies, you can hear the sounds of insects and birds if you listen closely. Located in a mountainous region that was cut off from the rest of the world for a long period of time, these villages with their Gassho-style houses subsisted on the cultivation of mulberry trees and the rearing of silkworms. The large houses with their steeply pitched thatched roofs are the only examples of their kind in Japan. Despite economic upheavals, the villages of Ogimachi, Ainokura, and Suganuma are outstanding examples of a traditional way of life perfectly adapted to the environment and people's social and economic circumstances.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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The encounter bridge is made of concrete and is narrow and swaying, making it thrilling. It is an important bridge connecting the parking lot and Shirakawa-go.
Admission ticket free -
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The view from the observation deck in the countryside overlooking the valley scenery of forest-covered hills, rice fields, and village farms is beautiful. It costs 300 yen one way by shuttle bus, but it takes 10 minutes to walk there.
Admission ticket free -
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A place where you can learn about the history of sericulture (silkworm raising) in Shirakawa-go.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
This is a preserved area with wooden houses built in the gassho style in the late 19th century.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Have a wonderful time at this powerful shrine, which felt as if it were imbued with the power of a real god.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please be at the meeting point no later than 10min before departure. The bus will not wait for late arrivals.
- English and Chinese commentary might be given on the same bus in case of low amount of participants.
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Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please be at the meeting point no later than 10min before departure. The bus will not wait for late arrivals.
- English and Chinese commentary might be given on the same bus in case of low amount of participants.
- Please note that the tour schedule may be subject to traffic conditions on the day.
- In the event of severe traffic caused by holidays or adverse weather conditions, there may be a reduction in planned attractions without refunds.
- Please be present at the right meeting point 10 minutes before the departure. Contact number may not be responsive outside of business hours, which are 9:30am~6pm JST (MON-FRI)
- Please check the photo in the product page & scan the QR code for the meeting point reference.
- Note: Please refrain from booking any time-sensitive activities such as restaurant reservations, cruise ship departures, or other scheduled commitments immediately following your Tour.
- Regarding luggage, we allow one piece of luggage per person during the excursion. Please also ensure that the luggage is manageable and fits comfortably within our vehicle. (The maximum size for luggage stored in the trunk should not exceed a total of 155cm- combined height, width, and depth.) Please also be aware that any items stored in the trunk will not be accessible in between stops on the tour, so keep all valuables with you.
- Upon arrival, please confirm your name with the guide or staff on the participant list.
- In general, we do not send out confirmation emails prior to departure. If you would like more information or need to clarify something, please contact us and we will send you the relevant details.
- Infants under 3 years old are free of charge without seat. If a seat is required, please book under the child's price.
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Cancellation Policy
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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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