Nagoya Gujo Hachiman & Shirakawa-go Gassho Village & Hida Takayama Day Trip (Round Trip from Nagoya, Optional Small Group)
🚶 Daily departures, guaranteed with 4 people: Opt for small group travel for a more comfortable and free experience, enjoying an exclusive travel pace.
💎 Pure play without shopping: Focus on the scenic experience throughout the journey, without extra shopping disturbances, and enjoy your trip with peace of mind.
🏮 Ancient City Stroll·Hida Takayama: A well-preserved ancient street from the Edo period, travel through the historical time of "Little Kyoto" and feel the strong cultural atmosphere.
🌊 Snow Town·Gujo Hachiman: Explore clear water sources and ancient street views, and admire the beautiful picture of Edo-style ancient streets and winter snow scenes.
🏡 World Cultural Heritage Site·Shirakawa-go: Watch the typical Gassho-style thatched houses and experience the beautiful winter scenery of mountain villages and streams.
✨ Fusion of nature and humanities: From ancient cities and ancient streets to snow-covered villages, each place exudes a unique charm, making the journey rich and unforgettable.
What to expect
The tour departs from Nagoya, gathering in front of Nagoya Station, and promptly begins a wonderful journey. The first stop is Gujo Hachiman, with approximately 60 minutes of free time. This ancient city in central Gifu is famous for its clear waters and Edo-style streetscapes, and is known as the "Town of Water." Along the streets, you can see wooden townhouses, stone-paved paths, and old canals that have been preserved since the Edo period. Among them, "Sogi Water" is a representative of Japan's 100 famous waters. Ascend to Gujo Hachiman Castle on the hilltop, where the white snow covers the castle in winter, and the castle and mountains reflect each other, resembling a famous castle in the snow. This area also preserves the traditional "Gujo Dance" with more than 400 years of history and exquisite food model workshops, allowing tourists to experience unique cultural charm while enjoying the scenery.
Afterward, head to Hida Takayama, with approximately 120 minutes of free time. The center of Takayama City preserves the complete form of the Edo period castle town and merchant town, and is known as "Little Kyoto of Hida." You can stroll through "Sanmachi Street," admire the architectural style of the Meiji and Taisho periods, and taste local delicacies such as Hida beef and Takayama ramen.
Finally, head to Shirakawa-go Ogimachi Village, with approximately 100 minutes of free time. This World Heritage Site's gassho-style village is surrounded by mountains and crisscrossed by rivers and valleys, with rice fields and streams intertwined, and is known as the "Kingdom of Forests and Streams." The 152 traditional houses have steep thatched roofs to cope with the pressure of heavy snow, and are also suitable for silkworm cultivation. Snow water from Mt. Haku flows into the Obira River, making the river milky white, adding a unique winter scenery to the village, as if being in a fairy tale world.
After the tour, take the bus back to Nagoya Station, ending a fulfilling and unforgettable day.












Reviews
It was a wonderful trip! Our tour guide, Liu Chang, had a very sweet voice and made the sightseeing experience very enjoyable. She also recommended local delicacies. It was a very comfortable journey! Excellent, I must commend her! (Secretly gave her a tip)
Good to know
[Itinerary Time Information] According to Japanese law, the driver’s maximum daily working hours (including vehicle entry and exit time) shall not exceed 10 hours. The tour guide may make appropriate adjustments to the order of the itinerary and the length of stay based on the traffic conditions and actual situation on the day. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. [Pre-trip Notification Email Reminder] The night before departure, from 20:00-21:00 (Japan time), we will send a pre-trip notification email containing the tour guide’s contact information, driver information, meeting point map and related precautions. Please be sure to check it in time, and also pay attention to the spam folder. During peak season, the email delivery may be slightly delayed, please understand. If you receive multiple emails, the content of the latest one shall prevail. [Seating Arrangement Rules] This itinerary is a group tour, and vehicle seats are allocated according to the “first come, first served” principle. We will do our best to meet your seating needs. If you have special requirements, please indicate them in the “Special Requirements” column when placing your order. The final arrangement will be coordinated and determined by the tour guide according to the actual situation. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. [Group Travel Tips] This itinerary is a group activity, and tourists in the same car may come from different countries and speak different languages. We look forward to you experiencing multiculturalism with an inclusive attitude and enjoying the diverse experiences during the journey. [Meeting Time Requirements] Please be sure to arrive at the designated meeting point on time. As the itinerary is a carpool model, late arrivals will not be waited for and will not be refunded. All costs and related responsibilities arising from lateness shall be borne by you. Thank you for your understanding. [Force Majeure Response Description] In the event of itinerary delays due to force majeure factors such as weather and traffic, the tour guide will flexibly adjust the itinerary sequence on site, or shorten or cancel the stay at some attractions according to the actual situation to ensure the itinerary is safe and orderly. We will do our best to provide you with a good travel experience, thank you for your understanding. [Luggage Carrying Regulations] Each tourist can carry 1 standard-sized piece of luggage free of charge, and please note it in the “Special Requirements” column when placing the order. If you bring luggage temporarily without prior notice, it may cause insufficient space in the car and affect the safety and comfort of other tourists. The tour guide has the right to refuse you to board the car, and the relevant costs will not be refunded. Thank you for your understanding. [Vehicle Arrangement Instructions] For random vehicle models, we will allocate suitable vehicle models (such as business cars, medium buses, large buses, etc.) according to the actual number of passengers. We cannot accept designated vehicle models, please understand. For the designated small group package, we will arrange a 4-9 seat minibus, with only a driver and no tour guide service. [Notes on Leaving the Group Midway] This itinerary is a group tour and cannot be withdrawn from the group midway or leave the group early. If you leave the group midway on your own, the remaining itinerary will be regarded as automatic abandonment, and the relevant fees will not be refunded. Any problems and expenses arising therefrom shall be borne by you. [Related Tips After the End of the Trip] The end time of the trip may be affected by uncontrollable factors such as weather and traffic, so the marked time is for reference only. It is recommended that you do not arrange other tight activities on the day of the trip (such as taking a plane, watching a performance, making an appointment for activities, etc.). We are not responsible for any losses caused by the delay of the trip, please understand. [Lunch Arrangement Instructions] Lunch is not included in the itinerary and needs to be arranged by the tourists themselves. There are dining places in all scenic spots, and you can also prepare your own lunch.




