Takayama & Shirakawago Day Tour – Bus Group Tour

Discover the charm of old Japan on this fully guided day trip from Nagoya. Visit the beautifully preserved Edo‑era town of Takayama (known as “Little Kyoto of Hida”) and the UNESCO World Heritage village of Shirakawago with its iconic thatched‑roof farmhouses.

Daily departures | No shopping stops | Pure sightseeing

Itinerary (subject to change due to traffic/weather)

• 08:20 – Depart from Silver Clock inside the JR Nagoya Station near theTaiko-dori Exit
• 11:00 – Takayama (lunch time included). Stroll through the historic Sanmachi Suji district with its wooden merchant houses. Try local delights: Hida beef (grilled or sukiyaki), Takayama ramen, and visit Miyagawa Morning Market (7:00‑12:00).
  Recommended restaurants: Ajikura Tengoku (JA‑direct Hida beef), Marumei (specialty grill), Hida Kotte Gyu (popular beef sushi).
• 14:30 – Shirakawago . Explore the fairy‑tale gassho‑zukuri farmhouses, designed with steep roofs to shed heavy snow. Visit Ochiudo café (featured in One Piece manga) for traditional sweet red bean soup with rice dumplings.
• 16:00 – Depart for Nagoya.
• 19:30 – Drop‑off at Nagoya Station (Silver Clock inside the JR Nagoya Station near theTaiko-dori Exit).

Price includes

• Round‑trip bus & highway tolls

Not included

• Meals, drinks, entrance fees, personal expenses, or any optional activities

Child policy – Same price for all ages.

Important notes

• One small hand bag/backpack per guest. 
• Lunch is self‑paid. Dining spots are available at each stop.
• Tour schedules may be shortened or rearranged due to weather/traffic.
• Strictly observe meeting times – latecomers cannot be waited for.
• Bus group with English-speaking tour guide 

Cancellation / change policy

• Free cancellation (100% refund) if cancelled at least 3 full days before departure
• 50% charge if cancelled 2‑3 days before
• 100% charge if cancelled within 2 days of departure

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