Things to do in Nagoya

Our Takayama and Shirakawago tour was truly one of the highlights of our trip. Everything was well-organized and perfectly paced, giving us enough time to explore. Hao, our tour guide, was wonderful, warm, knowledgeable, and genuinely attentive. She made sure everyone felt safe and comfortable throughout the journey. We especially appreciated her thoughtful recommendations on what to eat and what to see in both Takayama and Shirakawago. Because of her guidance, we were able to experience the best of both destinations. Special thanks as well to Ishida, who drove us all the way with such care and professionalism. You could truly feel that our safety was his priority. On our way back to the bus, he even made iced duck for us before we get on the bus, such a sweet and thoughtful gesture that made the day even more memorable. We would happily do it again, maybe in another season to see Takayama and Shirakawago in a different light.

The travel time takes a big part of the day, but the journey itself is very scenic so it’s still enjoyable. The biggest surprise was the snowfall (the wet kind not the powedery one). The weather app didn’t predict it, so it felt extra special when the snow started falling. Even our guide, Bara-san, was surprised and said our group might have been lucky to experience it. Bara-san was a great guide—very chill, patient, and easygoing, even with guests who were a few minutes late. He spoke good English and shared short history lessons during the trip. His reminders about meeting times were never pushy or strict; it felt more like a dad gently reminding you to be back by a certain time. Takayama and Shirakawa-go looked even more magical with the snow. Overall, it was a beautiful and memorable day trip. Highly recommended if you want to see traditional Japan and enjoy stunning winter scenery.

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.

I highly recommend this tour. Although the drive was a bit long, seeing the snow-covered Shirakawa-go village makes you temporarily forget the fatigue of the journey. Takayama Old Town has a lot of delicious food and many souvenirs to choose from. The itinerary is well-arranged, with an appropriate amount of time spent at each attraction. The tour guide (Jia Jia) is friendly and reminds you of and supplements travel information along the way. She recommends delicious restaurants or snacks, takes the group members to a fixed location, and reminds them of the boarding time before letting everyone explore freely. This is different from the usual guided tour, where you don't need to travel together as a group and the tour guide explains everything while leading the way. This way is more relaxed, free, and stress-free. The group members this time were also great. Everyone was very punctual when getting on and off the bus, and the itinerary was not delayed at all. It was a perfect day.

The time allotted at Ghibli Park was more than enough to explore the whole area, even with some lines, and still enjoy a proper meal. The meet-up point was easy to find, and the lunch bento was already prepared and handed out before boarding the bus, which was very convenient. Quick heads-up: there are no trash bins inside the park, so you’ll need to bring your trash with you until you’re back at Nagoya Station (bins for bottles and cans are available). On the tour day, what we visited after the park was Toyota Automobile Museum, where the guide shared car inspirations from Ghibli movies, making it fun to spot them. The time there was under an hour, so it felt a bit rushed. But it's still good overall!

Whole Experience to Kamikochi The trip to Kamikochi was truly wonderful, surrounded by breathtaking scenery. Traveling from Nagoya took about 3.5 hours, and it was absolutely worth it. Along the way, our tour guide explained the entire itinerary in detail and even shared some great food recommendations that we must try while in Nagoya.

Booking through Klook was incredibly easy. We received the QR code instantly, and when we got to Legoland Japan, we just scanned it at the gate and walked right in—no need to line up at the ticket booth. The park itself is perfect for younger kids (ages 3–10). Unlike USJ or Disney, the wait times were very short, mostly 15–20 minutes. Don’t miss Miniland; the detail in the Lego Japanese landmarks is insane! Highly recommend booking via Klook to save time and skip the queues.

Easy booking on Klook, upon reaching just scan the qr code. The aquarium is huge, it’s really well maintained and really fun. Facilities are well maintained and decently price ticket. Highly recommended

experience: Good exploration of the castle grounds including Hanmaru Palace and you can even get some good postcards. You can also get some good Unagi in the restaurants outside the castle grounds. ease of booking on Klook: perfect. just show to the guard and they will let you in.