Shirakawa-go World Heritage Site & Hida-Takayama Tour from Nagoya

Departing from Nagoya
Shirakawa-go: Ogimachi, Shirakawa, Ono District, Gifu 501-5627, Japan
  • Immerse yourself in the timeless charm of Shirakawa-go's Gassho-style thatched-roof houses, a UNESCO World Heritage site
  • Known as "Little Kyoto," Takayama's old town retains a traditional touch with its streets lined with wooden buildings
  • Visit Harada Sake Brewery, which offers sake tasting and a tour, along with the indulgence of local sake-infused cheesecake
  • Enjoy your lunch featuring Hida beef sukiyaki and a local chicken set
  • Optional: Delight in the hands-on experience of baking Hida Takayama rice crackers

What to expect

gassho-zukuri style farmhouses
Explore Shirakawa-go's World Heritage Gassho-style houses with Michelin 3 stars
Shirakawa-go World Heritage Site
Shirakawa-go has over 100 large and small-size of Gassho-zukuri buildings
Hida Takayama
Experience the historic charm of Hida Takayama, the "Little Kyoto," with a leisurely stroll through its old town
mitarashi dango
Try mitarashi dango, traditional Japanese rice dumplings on a bamboo skewer coated with a sweet soy glaze
Harada Sake Brewery
Explore Harada Sake Brewery, popular for high-quality local sake made from Hida Mountain range water and rice
Hida beef
Savor Hida beef, known for its tender texture and rich flavor, in a sukiyaki style
rice cracker
Try the Hida Takayama rice cracker baking experience at Yume Factory Hida
Nakabashi Bridge
The bright red Nakabashi Bridge marks the entrance to the historic town

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Good to know

  • This tour is a Japanese tour. The tour conductor will provide language support using a Pocketalk translator
  • If the minimum number of participants (20) is not met by 7 days before the selected activity date, the tour will be cancelled
  • Drinking alcohol on the bus is prohibited
  • Please note that odd-numbered groups will share seats on the bus
  • The order of the itinerary may be partially changed
  • Arrival time at Nagoya Station may be delayed due to traffic conditions
  • Free walk time may change due to traffic conditions Notes for visiting Shirakawa-go
  • Gassho-zukuri is vulnerable to fire, so smoking is strictly prohibited
  • Please do not enter the houses and gardens as the village is all private property
  • Because the village is a conservation area, there are no fences on the roads and waterways, so please be careful when walking
  • There are no trash cans in the village, so please take them with you
  • Experience activities at "Harada Sake Brewery" will end at the end of June
  • From July each guest will receive 1 Mitarashi dango, you can enjoy it while visiting Hida Takayama

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