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.
- 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 through the town, where the waterway and houses blend seamlessly.
- Takayama - Hida Takayama offers a glimpse into the Edo period, making you feel as if you’ve traveled back in time. As you wander through the old streets, you can shop and dine while soaking in the history of Hida Takayama. The area features traditional Hida craft stores, sweet shops, and specialty restaurants.
- The Historic Villages of Shirakawa-go Gassho Style Houses - Shirakawa-go and the Gokayama Gassho-Zukuri Villages are celebrated for their stunning natural beauty and time-honored traditions. Many of the approximately 100 gassho-style houses, both large and small, are still inhabited. These villages are listed in the Michelin Green Guide Japon and on the World Heritage List, offering visitors a profound sense of Japan’s rural culture and lifestyle, reminiscent of the country’s original landscape. It’s like experiencing Japan’s hometown.
- English-speaking staff member present
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Lunch
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 houses. Hida Takayama: a castle town from the Edo period. Enjoy local gourmet food and shopping while strolling through the old streets, including traditional Hida handicraft stores and candy stores. Shirakawago: Shirakawa-go and the Gokayama Gassho-Zukuri Villages are well known for the large number of gassho-zukuri houses, some 100 in all, that still remain and are used by the people who live there. The village has been inscribed in the Michelin Green Guide Japon and as a World Heritage Site. It is a place like the hometown of Japan where you can deeply feel the rural culture and lifestyle that is the original landscape of Japan.
- 〜Schedule〜 08:20 Meet at West Police Box, Taikodori Exit, Nagoya Station →08:30 Departure →Gujo-Hachiman (stay about 60 minutes) →Takayama (about 120 min., free time for lunch) →Shirakawa-go (stay about 100 minutes) →19:30 Arrival at Nagoya Station ※The itinerary may be subject to change due to road conditions. (No refunds will be made in such cases.)
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