Gujo Hachiman Tour: Explore Edo-Era Streets

Discover historic Gujo, Hida Takayama, and Shirakawa-go on a day tour from Nagoya. Explore Edo-period streets, savor local cuisine, and visit UNESCO World Heritage sites.

Duration: 11 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Gujo Hachiman Castle Town - This town, which has preserved its Edo period charm, is recognized as a group of important traditional buildings by the national government. Known as “Mizu-no-sato” (the town of water) due to the waterway that flows past the houses’ eaves, the waterway is still used for daily life. Visitors can enjoy a leisurely walk…
What's Included
  • English-speaking staff member present
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Gujo Hachiman: Located in the center of Japan in Gifu Prefecture, the streets of Gujo Hachiman have retained an atmosphere unchanged since the Edo period. See the rows of old houses that have been selected as a group of important traditional buildings by the national government. Explore the town known for its waterway that runs past the eaves of the…

Location
6-4-1 Tsubakichō
Please arrive by 8:20 a.m. The guide will be waiting at the Nagoya Station West Police Box at the Taiko Exit of Nagoya Station, holding a blue flag. *If you are late for the meeting time, the bus will depart and you will not be able to participate in the tour. In that case, no refunds will be given.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Srikumar_p
May 2, 2026
Great outing to see cultural Japan - Excellent english guide, lesurely pace and 3 exotic must visit locations for every traveller to Japan. We had an absolutely smashing time with a clear day. Thanks Sirius for an impressionable experience!
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123idaida
Apr 29, 2026
Highly recommended - Managed to see three different wonderful places. We just spent enough time in each place. Guide and bus driver were very professional and friendly.
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Elisiateese
Apr 23, 2026
Great day out - Great tour to amazing places, especially Shirakawa-go. Had enough time in each places and mostly free to explore ourselves after the guide, Naka, gave explanations of each places. Would totally recommend the tour.
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57kerriv
Apr 19, 2026
Even better the second time. - This is our second time going on this trip and it was great. The guide spoke English, Japanese and Chinese. He told us a little bit about each area and kept us on time. The first trip was three bus full and this was just one. It was nice to have a quieter time, without it being a holiday weekend. We were able to go inside Gujo hachiman castle this time. It costs 500 yen person, but they had a combined ticket to also see the museum at the bottom of the mountain. We didn’t have enough time for both so we just went to see the castle. The views are amazing. InTakayama, We were able to see more shops and eat the local Hida beef skewer, so yummy. Because it was cherry blossom season we saw beautiful trees along the rivers. We also visited Imai pen shop, so cool. At Shirakawa go we were able to ride the small bus for 300 yen per person to go to the observation deck to see above the village. We then walked back down, it’s much easier and faster coming down. It’s a separate road from the bus driving. We walked along the village center and saw lovely cherry blossom trees and daffodils in bloom. This was our second time taking this exact trip and it’s was just as good as the first time. We will take this trip again in the fall bringing our parents as well, it’s a perfect trip for all ages.
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Sandrine_t
Mar 2, 2026
Beautiful villages - Absolutely to discover very beautiful villages in crescendo with a last true unique fairy tale one of the most beautiful villages in the world
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Joseph_s
Feb 9, 2026
Amazing views the whole... - Amazing views the whole time. The weather was cold and snowy which made it that much better for me when u went in mid February of 2026. Our guide was very knowledgeable and gave history and facts along the way. Really liked the event and would love to go back again in the future! Well worth the money.
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Anand_s
Feb 2, 2026
Amazing 3‑Spot Day Trip from Nagoya - The Gujo, Hida Takayama, and Shirakawa-go Day Tour from Nagoya was absolutely fantastic. Our guide was incredibly supportive, friendly, and thoughtful throughout the journey. They went out of their way to help us with food suggestions and restaurant recommendations, which made the experience even more enjoyable. The driver deserves special appreciation too. The entire bus ride was so smooth that the long day never felt tiring at all. We were comfortable, relaxed, and able to enjoy every moment of the scenic journey. Overall, this was the best day trip we’ve ever taken—beautiful places, great planning, and an amazing team that made the whole experience memorable.
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Flora_l
May 19, 2026
Professional Tour Guide - The tour guide is professional and can communicate fluently in English, Mandarin and Japanese. His name is John Lee.
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Womanbeekeeper
May 13, 2026
Good trip, would like more time at stops - We had a good experience. The guide spoke English and Japanese to the group and was informative as well as available for any one on one advise. I felt like we did not have enough time at the first two stops. The ad says the trip is 6 hra long but doesn't factor in the ride back making it an 11 hr trip. Overall we did enjoy it.
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Justinaabrils
Jan 30, 2026
A free excursion - The 3 points were very nice. I don’t usually like group excursions very much but in this one they gave you the option to go with the guide or explore on our own and return in time to the meeting point so we could walk as we passed. The guide Moe, very friendly and attentive
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).