Day Trip for Shirakawago ,Takayama & gujo hachiman from Nagoya

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Day Trip for Shirakawago ,Takayama & gujo hachiman from Nagoya
・Visit World Heritage Site Shiragawa-go in Gifu Prefecture with the largest scale of thatched roof houses, which is called “Gassho-zukuri”. The houses are capped with snow during cold time in winter and the scenery is just like a fairy-tale! ・Appreciate the historic streets of Hida Takayama. There are many delicious country-style restaurants in Takayama, so please enjoy eating out on your own. ・Gujo Hachiman is also called the "water town". It is full of atmosphere, with pebble roads, waterways, rows of willow trees, and large mansions. ・There will be shopping stop for local souvenirs such as pickles or soy bean ice-cream！ ・Depart from and return to Nagoya Station, which is easily accessible for public transportation.
Free cancellation

What's included

  • All Fees and Taxes
  • AIR_CONDITIONED_VEHICLE

What's not included

  • LUNCH

Itinerary

  1. Gujo Hachiman is also called the "water town". It is full of atmosphere, with pebble roads, waterways, rows of willow trees, and large mansions. (1h 0min)
  2. There are many delicious country-style restaurants in Takayama, so please enjoy eating out on your own. (2h 0min)
  3. Shiragawa in Gifu Prefecture has the largest scale of thatched roof houses as World Heritage Site. In Japanese, this kind of house is called “Gassho-zukuri” meaning two hands holding together which resembles the shape of roof fixed merely by rope without a nail. Up to end of Meiji Period, villagers utilized it as workshop to practice silkworm raising, paper and gunpowder making- a single house could hold maximum 30 people to live in. You will have sufficient time of 2 hours strolling and exploring this fairy-tale like area. (1h 30min)

Meeting & end point

Meeting point
*The meeting point is currently under construction, please do not go to Bic Camera. ・Your guide will be waiting with a blue flag. Please tell your guide your name. ・Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded.
End point
*The meeting point is currently under construction, please do not go to Bic Camera. ・Your guide will be waiting with a blue flag. Please tell your guide your name. ・Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded.

Practical information

Operated by
Tour&Charter International
Max group size
45 travellers
Travellers per booking
1–15
Languages
en, zh-CN
Confirmation
INSTANT_THEN_MANUAL

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation available.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Important notes

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • 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
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Depending on road conditions and other unavoidable circumstances, your stay at the sightseeing spots may be shorter than planned.
  • This tour will visit Shirakawa-go, Takayama, and Gujo Hachiman. *Please note that we will not be going to see the Shirakawago Light-up.
  • If there are a small number of participants, a small car may be used.
  • In front of Nagoya Station Taiko-dori Exit West Police Box（Nagoya Ekinishi Police Box）. Your guide will be waiting with a blue flag. Please tell your guide your name.　【The meeting point is currently under construction, please do not go towards Bic Camera】
  • The tour guide will only provide simple information in English, such as departure time and duration. There will be no explanation of sightseeing.
  • Please note that we do not accept bus seat requests.
  • Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded
  • The order of sightseeing may change.
  • Return time is around 20:30

Frequently asked questions

The tour runs for around 12 hours. Times are approximate and may vary depending on group size, traffic, and site conditions on the day.

What's included is set out in the tour description above. As a general guide, transport and guiding are normally covered; meals, personal expenses, and gratuities are typically extra unless the description states otherwise.

We don't hold specific age or fitness guidance for this tour. Read the activity description carefully and, if in any doubt, speak to your cruise line's excursion desk before you book.