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Hida Takayama & Shirakawago Small Group Tour from Nagoya

Location Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan
$189.62
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Hida-Takayama and Shirakawa-go, nestled in the serene mountains of Central Japan, offer a captivating glimpse into the charm of Edo-era life. This full-day tour from Nagoya immerses you in breathtaking landscapes and rich history, guided by an experienced professional.

  • 🏷️ English Tour: Enjoy a comprehensive journey with an English-speaking guide, ensuring you grasp the beauty and history of each location.
  • 🗺️ Small Group Experience: Benefit from an intimate group size that allows for personalized attention and a deeper connection with your surroundings.
  • 🚍 Round-trip transportation from Nagoya is included, providing a seamless travel experience to and from these enchanting sites.
  • 🏞️ In Takayama, explore the historic Stomach district with your guide, followed by an hour of free time to shop or savor local cuisine.
  • 🌾 Your guide will lead you through the picturesque rice paddies and streets of Shirakawa-go, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, rich in cultural significance.
  • 🏡 Enter one of the iconic thatched-roof houses, where your guide will share insights into the unique architecture and the fascinating history of the area.
  • 📸 Capture stunning views from a lookout point, with your guide available to take memorable photos during your adventure.
  • 🍡 Enjoy some leisure time to sample local snacks along the main street, immersing yourself in the flavors of the region.
  • ⏳ The tour lasts approximately 9 hours and 30 minutes, providing ample time to absorb the beauty and culture of Central Japan.

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The experience offers several options. This price includes:

English Tour
English-speaking guide
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 10 hours

The experience offers several options, check yours above
  • Small Group Size
  • Guided tour with your choice of an English, Spanish, French or Chinese-speaking guide
  • Optional drop-off at Takayama, Kanazawa, or Shirakawago (please see tour description for details)
  • Entry fee into a thatched roof house in Shirakawa-go
  • Personal purchases and souvenirs
  • Transportation to/from the meeting point before/after the tour
  • Accommodation
  • Lunch

Meeting point
The meetup point is at the base of the SILVER clock tower outside of the Shinkansen gates inside Nagoya JR Station. Please look for the guide holding a SNOW MONKEY RESORTS tour sign. We highly recommend arriving early as Nagoya station can be quite crowded.
Return details
The meetup point is at the base of the SILVER clock tower outside of the Shinkansen gates inside Nagoya JR Station. Please look for the guide holding a SNOW MONKEY RESORTS tour sign. We highly recommend arriving early as Nagoya station can be quite crowded.

  • Takayama
    Arriving in Hida Takayama, your guide will provide you with a tour of the historic Stomach district of Takayama and make sure you don't miss any of the beautiful views. You will then have about one hour of free time to grab lunch, shop for souvenirs, or fill your camera roll with photos of this picturesque town.
  • Shirakawago
    Your guide will lead you through the rice paddies and quaint streets that make up this UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will have the opportunity to enter one of the famed thatched-roof houses where your guide will explain the architecture as well as the history (and drama) of life in Edo-era Shirakawa-go. We will also take a short hike up to a lookout point offering a dramatic vista. Your guide will be on hand to take photos to make your friends and family back home jealous of your time in Japan. You will also have some free time to explore at your own pace or sample some of the snacks that are sold along the main street.
  • Nagoya
    We will return to the Nagoya Station via our tour bus and say our goodbyes there. Guests wishing to end the tour at Shirakawa-go, Takayama, or Kanazawa will be able to do so. Please note that guests who wish to end in either Takayama or Kanazawa will be transferring to one of our tour buses originating from those locations in Shirakawago. As such, seats are limited and you may be required to sit in a fold-out seat on the ride from Shirakawago to your destination. If no seats are available on our Takayama or Kanazawa tour bus, we will assist you in procuring tickets from Shirakawago to Takayama/Kanazawa on a public highway bus. Drop-off at Takayama/Kanazawa must be selected during booking, or by email prior to the start of the tour.

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The remaining hours are allotted for the travel time.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Hida Takayama & Shirakawago Small Group Tour from Nagoya

    Location Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan
    $189.62
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 — You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 — We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 — Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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