Takayama & Shirakawa-go Day Tour with Hida Beef Lunch
10 hours
Experience the beauty of Japan's countryside with a day trip to Takayama and Shirakawa-go. Stroll through Takayama’s historic streets and explore Shirakawa-go’s iconic Gassho-style houses, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Choose optional lunch plans featuring delicious vegetarian or Hida Beef meals for a truly immersive cultural journey.
Meet your guide at the Nagoya VIP LINER Bus Stop and depart for Takayama. Look for the guide holding a blue flag for easy identification.
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Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Walk through Takayama’s historic old town, lined with traditional wooden merchant houses, local shops, and sake breweries. Enjoy free time to explore, shop, or try local specialties.
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Duration: 1 hour
Enjoy lunch based on your selected plan, including a vegetarian set meal or Hida beef yakiniku. Lunch is served at a restaurant with scenic views.
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Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours and 30 minutes (varies by tour)
Explore Shirakawa-go, a UNESCO World Heritage village known for its traditional gassho-style thatched houses. Enjoy time to walk through the village, admire the architecture, and take photos.
1 Chome-1 Meieki, Nakamura Ward, Nagoya, Aichi
Return to Nagoya by bus. Arrival time may vary depending on traffic conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
The price includes round-trip bus transportation, an English- or Chinese-speaking guide (depending on the selected plan), and all taxes and fees. Lunch is included only in plans that specify a vegetarian or Hida beef meal.
The meeting point is the Nagoya VIP LINER Bus Stop, located at 20 Tsubaki-cho, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya. It’s just a 1-minute walk from the Nagoya VIP Lounge and a 5-minute walk from Nagoya Station’s Taikotori South Exit. Look for the guide holding a blue flag.
The tour follows a strict schedule, so please arrive on time. If you miss the departure, you will not be eligible for a refund or rescheduling. Plan to arrive 10–15 minutes early to ensure a smooth check-in.
The tour will proceed rain or shine, but the schedule may adjust slightly due to weather or traffic conditions. Your guide will ensure the experience remains enjoyable and smooth despite any delays.
Yes, the tour is carefully planned to give you ample time to explore both locations. You’ll spend 90 minutes in Takayama’s Old Town and 90–150 minutes in Shirakawa-go, depending on the tour plan.
