Nagoya: Hida Takayama & World Heritage Shirakawa-go Day Tour Without Lunch
ID: GYG186246-834086
Category:
Country: Japan
Duration:
11:00 hours
Description
Explore Hida Takayama and immerse yourself in its rich history. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Shirakawa-go Village to get lost in its beauty, and choose to add a meal plan with Hida Beef lunch.
Experience Edo-period Japan in the Takayama and in the UNESCO-listed Shirakawa-go village. You will have your lunch at Koshiyama, where you can enjoy the top 3 Japanese beef--Hida Beef, as well as the Oden set. (Exclusive for whom choose the Meal plan)
-Takayama Old Street-
You will have the chance to explore the Takayama old street, characterized by traditional buildings made with fine woodwork.
Takayama is often nicknamed 'little Kyoto' due to its traditional touch that still remains today.
The streets of this district are lined with traditional houses, shops, restaurants, cafes, and sake shops. You can have some free tasting of the local spirits.
-Koshiyama-
The charm of Shiragawa-go is unique because each of the four seasons, spring, summer, fall, and winter, brings its own distinct beauty.This restaurant named【Koshiyama】is especially representative of the local character.
It's also a cozy guesthouse that makes one want to visit again.
Taste the famous beef variety from the Hida region of Gifu Prefecture - Hida beef.
The characteristic of Hida beef is its marbled fat, which is evenly distributed throughout the muscle.
This makes Hida beef steak a delicacy sought after by high-end restaurants and gourmet enthusiasts.
-Shirakawa-go Village-
The old gassho-zukuri (thached-roof) style houses are spotted around this mountain village.
Surrounded by rice paddies, you can breath the atmosphere of rural Japan.
The large houses with steeply pitched thatched roofs are some of the very few examples of their kind remaining in Japan.
Highlights
- Marvel at the signature UNESCO world heritage of Shirakawa-go
- Be transported back to the Edo period (1600s) and stroll through Takayama town
- See the last remaining Gassho houses built over 100 years ago
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• The itinerary may be subject to adjustments based on the day's weather conditions and transportation factors.
•The availability of an English guide for this tour is subject to demand and may be provided with either an English-speaking or Chinese-speaking guide based on customer preferences.
•This tour requires a minimum of 10 participants to proceed. In the event that the minimum number of participants is not met, the tour may be canceled in advance.
The meeting point is a 5-minute walk from Nagoya Station's Taikotori south exit.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
