EXPRORE THE WORLD HERITAGE SITE WITH OUR ONE DAY TOURS
World Heritage site,
Shirakawa-go and Takayama
Departure Guaranteed!
Take the scenic view of the ancient village of
Shirakawa-go.
【Departing from Nagoya】
One Day Bus Tour with English Speaking Staff
EVERYDAY
between Dec. and Feb.
(Excluding the dates for Light-up Event :
Jan 12th, 18th, 25th and Feb. 1st)
Meitetsu Bus Center 4F/
Meeting at 7:50 /Return around 19：40
Tour Fee / person (aged 2 or older) (Meal excluded)
¥9,900 tax incl.
Infant(0-1 year old):
Free of charge(*Infant on the lap of an adult)
*The tour may be cancelled or the free time in Shirakawa-go may need to be shortened or omitted according to traffic condition due to weather such as heavy snow.
*If there is a risk that the parking lot in Shirakawa-go will close early due to heavy snowfall, event, etc., the itinerary may be adjusted and you will visit Shirakawa-go first.
*The amount of snowfall may differ depends on the weather.
*Wearing grip-sole winter boots is strongly recommended.
RESERVE
Takayama, Gifu Prefecture
A city that has become the largest city in Japan since 2005, Takayama, and its area is equivalent to entire Tokyo metropolis. Since Tayakama used to be a capital of Hida-no-kuni province, it is often called a small Kyoto of Hida Region. The city of which the traditional merchants’ culture is still alive even today has various tourist attractions.
Shirakawa-go, Gifu Prefecture
The village of Shirakawa-go was registered as an UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site in 1995 for being “a remarkable example of the view or
accumulations of a certain form of buildings and architectural techniques that illustrate the certain period of time, which is highly important in the history of human being. ”
The center of the Gassho-zukuri communities is in the slightly northern side of the central area: Ogimachi District. You will learn the wisdom of traditional ways of living together with nature at the interactive facilities or historical museums of the local traditional cultures.
Takayama, Gifu Prefecture
A city that has become the largest city in Japan since 2005, Takayama, and its area is equivalent to entire Tokyo metropolis. Since Tayakama used to be a capital of Hida-no-kuni province, it is often called a small Kyoto of Hida Region. The city of which the traditional merchants’ culture is still alive even today has various tourist attractions.
Shirakawa-go, Gifu Prefecture
The village of Shirakawa-go was registered as an UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site in 1995 for being “a remarkable example of the view or
accumulations of a certain form of buildings and architectural techniques that illustrate the certain period of time, which is highly important in the history of human being.”
The center of the Gassho-zukuri communities is in the slightly northern side of the central area: Ogimachi District. You will learn the wisdom of traditional ways of living together with nature at the interactive facilities or historical museums of the local traditional cultures.
Takayama, Gifu Prefecture
A city that has become the largest city in Japan since 2005, Takayama, and its area is equivalent to entire Tokyo metropolis. Since Tayakama used to be a capital of Hida-no-kuni province, it is often called a small Kyoto of Hida Region. The city of which the traditional merchants’ culture is still alive even today has various tourist attractions.
Shirakawa-go, Gifu Prefecture
The village of Shirakawa-go was registered as an UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site in 1995 for being “a remarkable example of the view or
accumulations of a certain form of buildings and architectural techniques that illustrate the certain period of time, which is highly important in the history of human being.”
The center of the Gassho-zukuri communities is in the slightly northern side of the central area: Ogimachi District. You will learn the wisdom of traditional ways of living together with nature at the interactive facilities or historical museums of the local traditional cultures.
Takayama,
Gifu Prefecture
The antique streets with the spirit of traditional Japan attract many domestic and foreign tourists.
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Miyagawa Asaichi
A composed of more than 60 stalls selling various fresh vegetables, fruits, and Japanese pickled vegetables on the 350-meter (1148 ft) long river side of Miyagawa River that floats in the center of the city.
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Sightseeing Rickshaw
Rickshaw or Jinriki-sha is a traditional, small and light vehicle with two wheels that is pulled by one person on foot. Ride a rickshaw and enjoy the view of the old town with the energetic and tough rickshaw guy’s guidance!
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Takayama Jinya
This used to be a local governor’s office during the Edo period (1603 - 1868.) There once were more than 60 buildings similar to Takayama Jinya in Japan, however it is the only one existing today.
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Takayama Showa Museum
Let’s experience and learn what Japan looked like in 1950s-1960s of Showa Era (1926-1989)! Lose yourself among the delightful mishmash of endless objects, from movie posters to cars and everything between, lovingly presented in a series of themed rooms.
Takayama is also known for its delicious local cuisines.
Here is just a few of the recommended foods.
These are some of the super popular local specialties of Takayama!
Please try them when you visit there.
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Hida Beef Sushi
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Hida Beef Bun
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Fruits Daifuku
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Sake (Funasaka Brewerie)
Drinking the local sake in its province is the best
You will enjoy the authentic taste of local sake by trying various types of sake produced by Funasaka Brewerie and served in a square wooden
measuring cup.
Shirakawa-go,
Gifu Prefecture
You will come into the actual
Gassho-zukuri farmhouse.
There are more than a hundred of "Gassho-zukuri" farmhouses, the traditional buildings with thatched roof made of Japanese pampas grass, in this mountain village of Shirakawa-go. Since the shape of the roof resembles hands in prayer, it is called "Gassho (literally means praying hands) building or style." The village was registered as an UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site in 1995.
Deai Bridge
Deai Bridge connects the Gassho village of
Shirakawa-go and Seseragi Parking Lot. Tourists will cross this bridge to arrive at Shirakawa-go. The miraculous bridge may make you feel as if you are travelling back in time from the modern society.
Try some authentic and raw Doburoku, unfiltered local sake made from rice, which tastes sweet yet the taste of sake itself is a bit dry.
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07:50
Meet at Meitetsu Bus
Center 4F
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08:00
Departure
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11:00
Arriving at Takayama
Freetime in Takayama (Approximately 150 minutes.)
You will enjoy the antique streets and culture. Since Takayama is also known as a town of delicious
local cuisines, you will also be delighted at eating out and shopping for souvenirs. -
14:40
Arriving at Shirakawa-go
Free time in Shirakawa-go Gassho Village (Approximately 120 minutes)
You will come into the actual Gassho-zukuri farmhouse! Please feel the Japanese culture from experience!
※Visiting the observatory deck is not included in this tour. -
19:40
Back in Nagoya
Tour Itinerary EXPLORE JAPAN WITH OUR ONE DAY TOURS
Break (Rest Area)
Travelling by Bus
Break (Rest Area)
Travel Tips
After you come back, please enjoy the gourmet cuisines and shopping in Nagoya.
Please enjoy the specialties of Nagoya (such as Taiwan Ramen, Miso-Katsu, Tebasaki, etc.)
Tour Information
- Place of departure
- Nagoya Sta. Meitetsu Bus Center 4F
- Tour guide
- Japanese & English-speaking staff
- Meal
- Meal Excluded
- The tour fee includes
- Bus fare, sightseeing maps
* No refunds for unused tour items.
- Tour Duration
- Approximately 11 hours 40 minutes
- Minimum number of
participants required for departure - 1 person. The tour is guaranteed with one person.
- Planning and Execution of Tour
- MEITETSU KANKO BUS
member of the Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA)
Licensed Travel Agent under the Japan Tourism Agency, License No. 1857
2-3-5 Nishihioki, Nakagawa-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi, JAPAN 454-0004
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Outlet for charging your phones is located on every seat. This could also be used as an emergency power source in a case of urgent event or traffic jam during the tours.
Need to Know
- 1.For foreign visitors, English staff will be in accompaniment and English or Chinese tourist information handout will be provided.
- 2. The customers cannot request any specific seat, and generally the foreign visitors will be seated at the back of the bus for convenience. A group with more than 10 people may be asked to be assigned to the seats at the back. Additionally, if the customers apply with an odd number of people, they may be asked to be seated next to the other guest.
- 3. Depending on the weather conditions, the tour may be cancelled. In this case, we will inform you as soon as possible. Please kindly note that the tour can be cancelled on the tour date if the traffic road is closed due to the inclement weather.
- 4. The tour itinerary may need to be adjusted and the returning time may be delayed due to traffic or weather conditions.
- 5. Refunds will not be given for any itinerary changes, such as shortening the duration or leaving the tour group for personal reasons.
- 6. A credit card is required at time of booking.
