Takayama

On the day of our departure from Nagoya, we were very worried about the weather due to news of a typhoon. However, the tour proceeded as planned, and fortunately, when we arrived in Hida Takayama and Shirakawa-go, it wasn't raining, allowing us to truly enjoy our trip. I extend my sincere gratitude to our guide, Lim Ho, who kindly provided tour information in both Korean and Chinese during this tour with my husband. He meticulously shared not only the historical background of the region but also hidden culinary gems and must-try foods, which enriched our tour experience even further. The Hida beef sushi and sake coin tasting we enjoyed, thanks to our guide, were absolutely superb! Although the wait was a bit long, the soba noodles we had at a Michelin-starred restaurant, and the ice cream and soy sauce dango we savored for dessert... it made me understand why this tour is a must-do when visiting Nagoya. Shirakawa-go's Gassho-zukuri village in June was incredibly lush and green, making every photo look beautiful. Usually, when my husband and I travel, we only have individual photos because we're busy taking pictures of each other. However, thanks to Guide Lim Ho, who took wonderful commemorative photos for us, we were able to capture precious couple photos and create great memories together. It was a perfect tour, making our weather worries seem unfounded. Thank you once again!

Our guide, Tao, was very patient and has been deeply involved with Japan for 20 years, so he has a great understanding of Japanese culture. My navigation was a bit off, but Tao patiently guided me to the parking lot. The parking lot was on a slope, and my navigation led me behind it, making me think there was no road.😅 Sorry for the trouble! It rained on the way there and back today, but luckily the weather was clear and sunny during our sightseeing.☀️ We arrived in Takayama at 10:30 AM. Takayama Old Town has many interesting small shops. We passed by Takayama Betsuin and also visited Takayama Jinya, the only existing county magistrate's office in Japan. Around 1:00 PM, we had a Hida beef set meal for lunch. At 1:55 PM, we arrived at Shirakawa-go Gassho Village. The village architecture, with its thatched-roof wooden houses, was truly impressive. We departed at 3:25 PM for Nagoya. The itinerary was excellent and saved us the hassle of traveling on our own.

Shirakawa-go and Takayama Tour is one of the best tours you can get in Nagoya. The tour consists of going to Takayama with some guided excursions. The orientation while inside the bus with the maps provided by the guide was enough for us to be well-guided with the best places to go in Takayama and Shirakawa-go. This tour provided observation deck access, which allowed us to take pictures and buy souvenirs. The tour in Takayama is one of the best tours we had since we were able to roam freely. In Shirakawa-go, we were also able to roam freely.

சிசி ஒரு சிறந்த வழிகாட்டி, அவர் 3 மொழிகளில் சரளமாகப் பேசினார், அவரைப் பின்தொடர அல்லது நாங்களே ஆராய எங்களுக்கு சுதந்திரம் கொடுத்தார். குஜோ ஹச்சிமானில் சற்று அவசரமாக உணர்ந்தோம், ஆனால் மற்ற இடங்களில் ஆராய்வதற்கு நிறைய நேரம் கிடைத்தது. இது போன்ற ஒரு சுற்றுப்பயணத்தில் செல்வது தனியாகச் செல்வதை விட மிகவும் மலிவானது.

பயணம் அருமையாக இருந்தது, எங்கள் வழிகாட்டி கானா மிகவும் நட்பாக இருந்தார், மேலும் வழியிலேயே அனைத்து தகவல்களையும் முன்கூட்டியே வழங்கினார், எனவே நீங்கள் வந்ததும் எதற்கு முன்னுரிமை கொடுக்க வேண்டும் மற்றும் எளிதாக சுற்றி வர ஒரு வரைபடம் உங்களிடம் இருக்கும். பயணம் சீக்கிரமாகத் தொடங்குகிறது, ஆனால் நீங்கள் வந்ததும், கூட்டம் அதிகமாக இருக்காது, இது நன்றாக இருக்கிறது. அவரது பரிந்துரையைப் பின்பற்றி முதலில் ஆய்வகத்திற்குச் செல்வது நல்லது, நான் வந்த பிறகு அது கிட்டத்தட்ட காலியாக இருந்தது, ஆனால் ஒரு மணி நேரம் கழித்து அது மிகவும் நிரம்பி வழிந்தது, நாள் முழுவதும் அப்படித்தான் இருந்தது. மதிய உணவு அருமையாக இருந்தது, பாரம்பரிய மதிய உணவை முயற்சி செய்ய ஒரு நல்ல வாய்ப்பு. இரண்டு இடங்களும் உண்மையிலேயே மூச்சடைக்கக்கூடியதாக இருந்தன, மேலும் எங்களுக்கு ஒரு சூப்பர் சன்னி நாள் கிடைத்தது மிகவும் அதிர்ஷ்டம். பேருந்தும் அருமையாக இருந்தது, சரியான திசையில் செல்கிறேனா என்பதை உறுதிப்படுத்த போக்குவரத்துக்கான பொதுத் தகவலை 10 முறை சரிபார்க்க வேண்டியதில்லை என்பது உண்மையிலேயே நன்றாக இருந்தது :). ஒட்டுமொத்தமாக, நீங்கள் இந்த பகுதியில் இருந்தால் இந்த அனுபவம் நிச்சயமாக மதிப்புமிக்கது என்று நான் நினைக்கிறேன்!

It’s our first international trip and we don’t regret availing this tour package as we really enjoyed the places we’ve been to. Maxwell is very patient as he needs to speak two languages (korean english). He’s very accommodating and friendly. Very knowledgeable about the history of each places. The travel was very smooth and safe. We really appreciate his effort for dropping us by a shoe shop after the tour. Will definetly look for him again when we come back to explore more places in Japan.

Since these locations are over two hours from Nagoya by car, it is definitely worth joining a local tour. The guide was excellent—responsible, well-organized, and provided plenty of free time, which was more than enough for the visit. I loved the first stop the most, it is well worth the trip. The 'Silver Clock' meeting point is very easy to find, and the maps and suggestions provided by the guide were detailed and easy to follow. They also set up WhatsApp and WeChat groups to ensure seamless communication throughout the day.

I highly recommend using the hotel transfer service, especially when traveling with elderly family members and children. The service provider was very thoughtful in asking about our needs and offered direct pick-up and drop-off at the hotel entrance. Because we had a stroller, they even upgraded our vehicle. Our driver, Mr. Lin, was also very friendly, and his driving skills were excellent and safe. The entire trip to our destination took about two hours, which was just right for us to enjoy some free time before meeting back at the drop-off point for our return. Overall, I highly recommend this service.

the most beautiful place I have been to in Japan. the beginner/first time visitor trek allotted 1.5hrs is more than enough time to take photos/videos along the ways and reach the Bridge where restaurants are. you can have lunch here. try the apple pie and apple ice cream.