Shirakawago and Takayama Day Tour from Osaka or Kyoto

Au départ de Osaka, Kyoto
Shin Osaka Station: 5, Nakashima, Yodogawa-ward, Osaka-city, Osaka, Japan
  • Travel to the scenic Hida Takayama area from Nagoya by Highway bus
  • Takayama is known as little Kyoto city of Gifu Prefecture
  • Visit the World Cultural Heritage, village of Shirakawago
  • English speaking guide will wait you in Shirakawago and Takayama!
  • Shinkansen ticket from Osaka/Kyoto to Nagoya included (opitonal)

Ce qui vous attend

Explore the HIDA region on a tour that takes you from either JR Shin Osaka or Kyoto station to Shirakawago bus terminal, where an English-speaking guide awaits. Along the way, you'll take a Shinkansen and a highway bus, with assistance provided at Nagoya Station. The Shirakawago and Gokayama regions, lining the Shogawa River Valley, are UNESCO world heritage sites known for their centuries-old traditional gassho zukuri farmhouses, whose steep thatched roofs resemble Buddhist monks' hands in prayer. In Takayama, a city nestled in the mountainous Hida region, experience a beautifully preserved old town with a traditional touch. Visit during the Takayama Festival in spring and autumn, or witness the stunning winter snowscapes. In summer, the lush greenery refreshes the scenery. Discover the rich culture and traditions of the area with the help of an expert guide, making unforgettable memories

Hida region
Nestled in the mountainous Hida region, Takayama is known for its beautifully preserved old town, which exudes a traditional atmosphere
Takayama bridge
In spring and autumn, the Takayama Festival is held which is considered one of Japan's best festivals.
Shirakawago in spring
Shirakawago Gassho-zukuri Village, which is registered as a The World Heritage Site
Shirakawago in winter
In winter, you will enjoy the beautiful snow scenery with old town and village
gassho zukuri
The valley is in a mountain region with considerable snowfall, and these villages are well known for their clusters of farmhouses
Takayama old street
Most of these houses date back to the Edo Period (1600-1868), a time when Takayama was a rich and wealthy merchant city
Takayama old street in winter

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Good to know

  • This is not a private tour, you will enjoy the tour with other guests together
  • An English-speaking assistant will assist you at Shin-Osaka/Kyoto station and Nagoya Meitetsu Bus Center
  • An English-speaking guide will be waiting for you at Shirakawago Bus Terminal
  • If you hold a JR pass, kindly take the Shinkansen that corresponds to the itinerary
  • To prevent infectious diseases, some facilities cannot be entered without wearing a mask. Please wear a mask in advance and participate in the tour

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