Nagoya: Winter Trip Hida Takayama and Shirakawa-go UNESCO
ID: GYG868754-1368822
Category:
Country: Japan
Duration:
10:00 hours
Description
Join a day trip from Nagoya to the charming towns of Hida Takayama and Shirakawa. Explore ancient streets, enjoy local cuisine, and admire unique Gassho-style architecture.
Discover Japan's Culture, History, and Scenic Beauty in a Day from Nagoya
Hit on a full-day tour from Nagoya to experience the best of Japan’s culture, history, and nature. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Hida Takayama and Shirakawa-go, two of Japan’s most scenic and culturally significant locations.
Hida Takayama: A Journey Back in Time
Your day begins with a scenic bus ride to Hida Takayama, a city known as "Hida's Little Kyoto." Explore the well-preserved Edo-period streets, where traditional wooden merchant houses transport you to a bygone era. During your free time, you can choose to visit the Miyagawa Morning Market, one of Japan’s top three morning markets, offering over 60 stalls with fresh produce, pickles, local crafts, and snacks like Hida beef skewers and Japanese dango.
For dining, we suggest:
Ajizo Heaven: Specializing in Hida beef, offering various platter options in a cozy setting. Located at 4-147 Huali, Takayama City.
Maruaki Hida Takayama Store: Famous for its melt-in-your-mouth Hida beef barbecue. Located at 6-8-1, Temma-cho, Takayama City.
Hida こって Beef: A top spot for beef sushi in Takayama, at 34 Kamisanomachi.
Please note that these are suggested locations for self-guided exploration, and your guide will not escort you to them. Feel free to visit them at your own pace if they appeal to you.
Shirakawa-go: Timeless Beauty
Next, visit Shirakawa-go, known for its gassho-style farmhouses with steep thatched roofs designed to withstand heavy snow. The village of Ogimachi, the largest in Shirakawa-go, is surrounded by mountains, paddy fields, and rivers, offering a picturesque glimpse into rural Japan. The Shiroyama Observation Deck provides stunning views of the village and the Hakusan Mountains.
During your free time in Shirakawa-go, consider visiting Rakuto, a Gassho-style café featured in the popular manga ONE PIECE. Enjoy their famous red bean porridge with dango in a cozy, traditional setting. The café is located at 792 Ogimachi, Shirakawa Village. Like the other stops, this is a suggested, self-guided visit.
Explore at Your Own Pace
This tour provides ample free time to explore Hida Takayama and Shirakawa-go at your leisure. While your guide will introduce you to these beautiful locations, any visits to suggested markets, restaurants, or cafés are entirely up to you to discover on your own.
Highlights
- Discover Hida Takayama and Shirakawa-go in the heart of Gifu Prefecture
- Enjoy a view of the gassho village and Hakusan from Shiroyama Observatory
- Enjoy a view of the gassho village and Hakusan from Shiroyama Observatory
- Treat your taste buds to local delicacies like Hida beef and Takayama ramen
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• The departure time and itinerary may alter according to the traffic during peak season
· Space for luggage is limited, so please avoid bringing large bags.
• Children under the age of 3 join for free without occupying a seat
Please wait right in front of the MINISTOP convenience store at the back entrance of BIC CAMERA at the West Exit of Nagoya Station. Address: 5-10Tsubakicho, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya-shi,Aichi-ken 453-0015
Your guide will be holding a "GOGODAY" yellow flag for easy recognisation.
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
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
