Takayama and Shirakawa-go Day Tour from Nagoya
- Book through Klook and go on a wonderful day trip to see Takayama and Shirakawa-go from Nagoya!
- Go on a lovely stroll around Takayama’s old town and admire the quaint architecture and historical sites
- Walk around the small traditional village of Shirakawa-go, which is famous for the thatched roofs of its houses
- This tour departs everyday! Book now for tomorrow
What to expect
Are you in the magnificent city of Nagoya, and you want to see what lies beyond it? Book through Klook and go on a day trip to see the city of Takayama and the village of Shirakawa-go. The former is found in the Hida region in the Gifu Prefecture. Takayama may be considered a city, but it’s not the kind that people are accustomed to. The houses and the buildings are all traditional, especially in its Old Town. You can go for a walk around the area and admire the architecture and its historical landmarks, like the Higashiyama Walk and the Takayama Jinya. You’ll be given some free time to have lunch in the city, so make sure to bring some cash and try out dishes made using top-grade Hida Beef. Shirakawa-go, on the other hand, is known for the numerous gassho zukuri houses that are lined up all around it. These houses are over a hundred years old, and their design is said to look like the clasped hands of monks in prayer. If you’re looking to see the rural wonders of Japan, then going on this trip is a must














Reviews
Reviews summarySince these locations are over two hours from Nagoya by car, it is definitely worth joining a local tour. The guide was excellent—responsible, well-organized, and provided plenty of free time, which was more than enough for the visit. I loved the first stop the most, it is well worth the trip. The 'Silver Clock' meeting point is very easy to find, and the maps and suggestions provided by the guide were detailed and easy to follow. They also set up WhatsApp and WeChat groups to ensure seamless communication throughout the day.
Takayama and Shirakawa-go are both wonderful places to experience but honestly a day tour for both doesn't really give you enough time to slowly enjoy all that both locations offer. Our guide was quite informative and supplied good recommendations for the locations. Again, my gripe was not having enough time to take in all that the towns offer.
shirakawa and takayama were beautiful, despite the snow melting by now, it still has a different charm. super long drive but worth it. the itinerary was quick in each location and you really have to rush the sightseeing if you want to see most of it but also understandable because the journey is really far. thankfully there wasnt any jam that day. The guide was just okay, just reading the locations from her ipad, late during meet up but she’s polite.
Hassle free tour to both Takayama and Shirakawago, even though would prefer to have more time in each location but overall didn’t have to worry about logistics. It’s advisable to pack some snacks or food along since you will only have 2 hours each place so you won’t have enough time to eat if you want to spend time explore, only time for street snacks.
It was convenient to book the tour to Shirakawa-go. The tour guide arrived on time at the meeting point, and her instructions were generally clear on the time and meeting points for each destination.
It was an experience to visit both Takayama and Shirakawa Go. The tour guide and the driver were both very polite and attentive. We were also brief by the tour guide on the walking routes and where are the best spot to take our pictures for both of the places. We really enjoyed ourselves. Thank you.
Amazing experience from start to finish! Takayama Old Town had such a nostalgic Edo-period vibe, and Shirakawa-go’s traditional gassho-zukuri houses were stunning. The tour was well organized and worth every minute.
The Takayama and Shirakawa trip is perfect for those with limited time who still want to see everything. It’s a fun day trip, and the guide can speak three languages—English, Chinese, and Japanese—all in one person. They explain things clearly and keep you informed throughout the trip, and everything runs on time. For me, it was a very enjoyable experience, and I was able to capture many beautiful photos on this trip.
Honestly one of the best tours we have had. We had 2 hrs each in Takayama and Shirakawa go. Guide was easy, helpful and on time. Guide helped us find where to eat, recommended spots for photo taking and collecting stamps. Both places are a winter wonderland in January and the snow is so white and clean. Only complaint is that we wished we could have more time in each location.
Fantastic experience! Loved the snow and great scenery at Shirakawago and Takayama city! This trip is the only one I found in Klook with 2 hours time at Shirakawago and I am glad to have that extra time at Shirakawago. It was never enough as the snow scene was just too beautiful
Good to know
- If the traffic road is closed due to inclement weather, considering the safety of the guests, the tour may cancel. The full amount will refund to the guests, but the transportation and other expenses to the meeting place need to be assumed by the guests
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