Kamikochi & Shirakawa-go & Hida Takayama & Gujo Hachiman Old Town 2-Day Tour (Departing from Nagoya/Includes Accommodation + Breakfast)

Day 1: Nagoya to Gujo Hachiman Old Town to Shirakawa-go to Hida Takayama

07:50 Assembly: MiniStop (Meieki Tsubaki-cho store) in front of the door 08:00 Departure 09:30 Gujo Hachiman Old Town (approx. 1.5H stay) Traditional buildings from the Edo period are well preserved, with clear streams flowing through the streets, known as the “Water Town.” You can enjoy food model making, cherry blossoms in spring, “Gujo Odori” night festival in summer (if it coincides with a festival), and autumn leaves in autumn. 11:00 Depart for Shirakawa-go Gassho Village 12:30 Shirakawa-go Gassho Village (approx. 2H stay) Snow scenery in winter is like a fairy tale, lush green in summer, beautiful in all seasons. Climb to the observation deck to overlook the panoramic view of the entire village, a must-see cluster of Gassho-zukuri houses. 14:30 Depart for Hida Takayama Old Street 15:30 Hida Takayama Old Street (approx. 2H stay) Edo-style streets, lined with wooden shops, sake breweries, miso shops, and souvenir shops. Recommended experiences: Miyagawa Morning Market (can revisit if you wake up early the next day) Takayama Jinya (Edo government office ruins) Eat Hida beef skewers at Ajikura Tengoku, Hida beef skewers, miso dango, popular snacks on the old street. 17:30 Check into hotel: Hida Plaza Hotel (including breakfast)

Day 2: Takayama to Kamikochi to Nagoya | Light Hike × Mountain Secret Realm

07:30-08:30 Breakfast (ingredients subject to hotel provision) 08:50 Assembly 09:00 Depart for Kamikochi 11:00 Kamikochi (approx. 4.5H stay) The azure Azusa River, the iconic Kappa Bridge, the tranquil Myojin Pond, and the 3000-meter-high Hotaka mountain range – every part of Kamikochi showcases magnificent scenery. It is especially beautiful in spring (May) when new greenery sprouts and the Alps are still covered with snow; it is equally stunning during the peak autumn foliage season (October). The classic route that best represents Kamikochi is the round trip from Kappa Bridge to Taisho Pond. Along the way, you can enjoy many classic natural landscapes, such as the smoking Mt. Yake and the Hotaka mountain range reflected in the mirror-like water. On the return trip, you can also pass by the scenic Tashiro Pond wetland. The entire journey is about 3.8 to 4 kilometers, and the walking time is about 2.5 hours. The terrain is flat and not difficult to walk, and the scenery is rich and varied. You can also stop along the way for lunch and slowly enjoy the beauty of nature. 15:30 Assemble for return trip | approx. 3.5H Around 19:00 Arrive at Nagoya Station, ending the trip.