Gifu Prefecture

Our tour guide Xi was nice, organised and gave good tips during the tour of where to go and what to try. His recommendations were spot on especially the egg pudding in Shiragawa. Get in early to get the original pudding to avoid disappointment. We managed to still get the coffee and custard and they were delicious! It snowed and was magical. Don't forget to wear appropriate footwear as sleet and water can get into your sneakers, otherwise we had the best day!

This 11hr tour (from meet-up and back to Nagoya Station) was 100% value for money! The tour guide, John Lee, thoroughly explained our 3-destination itinerary, from history to significance in Nagoya. He's very knowledgeable! Also, he was very courteous, polite and made sure everybody in the bus "fastened their seatbelts". Kudos to our driver as well. He driver carefully and was very attentive. We started at Gujo Hachiman, then Takayama and lastly Shirakawago. It was a dream come true for me seeing the fresh snowfall covered houses in Shirakawago. Been wanting to visit this Unesco Heritage Site and it was definitely a sight for sore eyes! Over-all I would give this a 10/10 rating.

The entire itinerary was planned wonderfully, allowing us ample time to deeply explore the charming locations of Shirakawa-go Gassho Village and Hida Takayama. The day trip included convenient and comfortable bus transportation, eliminating any worries about complicated travel arrangements, and allowing us to fully enjoy the beautiful scenery. The tour guide, Liu Mei, was extremely knowledgeable about the itinerary, and her explanations were lively and interesting, providing us with much practical and interesting information. She not only proactively reminded us of various precautions but also took care of the needs of different members of the group, making everyone feel at home. Her Chinese expression was clear and fluent, completely eliminating any language barriers, making the entire communication process very pleasant. Even on the return trip to Nagoya city, she proactively introduced places to visit and must-try foods for our subsequent itinerary. If you are looking for a high-value Shirakawa-go & Hida Takayama day trip, this itinerary, combined with an excellent tour guide like Liu Mei, is definitely your best choice!

Pictures are of December 4, 2025. it's an English group of 30 more guests. every one is on time at all sites makes the tour going smoothly. Hida beef lunch is tasty and food are well enough for any adults. I enjoyed the one day trip.

must go, must go ! first stop a bit rush, 2 hours stopover for lunch + photo taking, second stop which is Shirakawago was fantastic. up hill maybe too challenging for elderly, but still have plenty to see with the village. The tour accompanied by humorous tour guide Lin (young boy) who did some explanation on history and food recommendation, Overall the trip is great.

Shirakawago is amazing most esp in winter. We're lucky to experience snow this early in Dec. The place is simply magical!!! Kudos also to Frank for making sure the tour ran smoothly & on time. It was great also for him to let us take a photo of his map for each location w/c shows us we're to go to maximaze the limited time we had & providing recommendations on where to go, eat & what souveniers to buy. Thank you Frank!

This was a great trip to visit Takayama and Shirakawa. The tour guide John Lee is friendly and provided helpful tips on options where to eat and visit. He also shared the history of these two places. The trip well organised and all on schedule. The driver is friendly and safe driving.

My wife and I just got married and wanted to experience the country side of Shirakawago and the heritage of Hida-Takayama. We’re fortunate enough to get seats in the front row of the bus. The incredible scenery and changing leaves in the fall by themselves would have easily been enough, but what took this over the top was the exceptional hospitality of our guides. They provided the perfect balance of historical education on the bus while allowing us to experience each destination in a unique way. The restaurant in Shirakawago was extremely unnexpected and delicious. I highly recommend skipping the observatory and experiencing the city. I also highly recommend trying the world famous pudding in Shirakawago and the famous Hida beef in Takayama! Can’t thank our amazing host/guides enough! Truly life changing! Btw, we took these photos ourselves on our phones, enjoy!

Excellent Tour Review: An Immersive Walk Through Magome-juku Edo-Era Townscape I recently returned from a trip exploring the historic townscape of Magome-juku (馬籠宿), and I must say this was one of the most impressive and superb experiences I’ve had while exploring Japan's Edo period history! If you are looking for an escape from the hustle and bustle of major cities and wish to experience authentic old-world Japan, this scenic walking tour is an absolute must-do.