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By JRT Group
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$101 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Explore Hida Takayama and UNESCO-listed Shirakawa-go
    • Stroll Takayama Old Town and enjoy its Edo-era charm
    • Discover Gassho-zukuri houses and traditional village life
    • See Shirakawa-go’s special winter Light-Up on 4 nights in 2027

Activity location

    • Takayama
    • Takayama, Gifu, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 6-6 Tsubakichō, Nakamura Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 453-0015日本 | The guide will be wearing a green vest with the JRT logo and holding a red flag marked with a J+ number. After receiving the email, please check the flag number and add the guide on WhatsApp for easy communication. Kindly arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before departure; the tour will start on time. There will be some walking during the tour, please wear comfortable walking shoes.
    • Nagoya, Aichi, Japan

Check availability

8:30 AM | Regular Tour (No Meal Included)

  • Activity duration is 1 day1d
    1d
  • English

Regular Tour(No Shirakawa-go Light-Up)
8:30 AM Taikakoji Exit (Shinkansen North Exit), Nagoya
No Meal Included

Starting time: 8:30 AM
Price details
NZ$100.77 x 1 AdultNZ$100.77
Total
Price is NZ$100.77

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Transport from Nagoya to Takayama and Shirakawa-go
  • Inclusions
    tour guide
  • Inclusions
    Shirakawa-go Light-Up event (Special Tour only)
  • Exclusions
    All meals and personal expenses (e.g., snacks, drinks, souvenirs).
  • Exclusions
    Personal travel and accident insurance (strongly recommended to purchase independently).
  • Exclusions
    Luggage storage fees (if applicable)
  • Exclusions
    Observation Deck Ticket during Shirakawa-go Light-up Period
  • Exclusions
    Paid attraction tickets for children aged 0-3

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Drinks in the vehicle, Food and drinks in the vehicle, Smoking
    • Not suitable for: People over 70 years, People with mobility impairments, People with vertigo, Pregnant women, Visually impaired people, Wheelchair users

What you can expect

  • Shirakawa-go, a UNESCO World Heritage village in the Japanese Alps, is famous for its historic Gassho-zukuri farmhouses with steep thatched roofs, built to withstand heavy snow and preserve traditional mountain life.

    Shirakawa-go offers a special winter Light-Up event, held on only 4 nights in 2027: January 11, 17, 24, and 31. The Regular Tour does not include the Light-Up event. If you wish to attend, please book the Shirakawa-go Light-Up Tour.

    Regular Day Tour: Focus on cultural discovery. Explore Takayama, known as “Hida Little Kyoto,” and Shirakawa-go, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and experience their rich history and traditional culture.

    Detailed Itinerary
    Regular Day Tour
    8:30 AM |Meet at Nagoya Station Shinkansen North Gate and depart.
    10:30 AM | Takayama Old Town (120 mins): Explore Sanmachi-dori, the town’s preserved high street lined with wooden machiya (merchant houses). Visit the morning market (if open) to sample Hida beef skewers and pickled vegetables, or wander craft shops selling hand-carved woodenware and Hida wool textiles.
    1:00 PM | Lunch break (30 minutes)
    Optional Hida beef or vegetarian meal. The meal may vary slightly depending on the restaurant. Without the meal option, you may dine at your own expense near the attraction.
    2:00 PM | Shirakawa-go Gassho Village (120 mins): Dive into the heart of this UNESCO site. Step inside Wada House, a 300-year-old Gassho-zukuri farmhouse, to learn about its nail-free construction and how families once lived off the land (growing rice, sericulture).
    4:00 PM–6:30 PM | Return to Nagoya: Depart Shirakawa-go

    Special Light-Up Tour (2027: Jan 11/17/24/31 ) adding the evening light-up—snow-capped roofs glowing with warm lights (no observatory access).
    • 10:00 AM | Meet at Ministop Meieki Tsubakicho Store and depart.
    • 12:30 PM | Takayama Old Town (120 mins): Stroll Sanmachi-dori’s historic streets, admire Edo-era wooden buildings, and browse local craft shops for traditional Hida handicrafts.
    • 3:30 PM | Shirakawa-go Gassho Village(120 mins): Arrive and continue your cultural exploration—wander the snow-dusted lanes, photograph the Gassho-zukuri houses, and learn about the village’s history before settling in to wait for the light-up.
    • 5:30–7:30 PM | Shirakawa-go Light-Up (120 mins): Witness the seasonal highlight—warm lights illuminate the snow-capped thatched roofs, casting a soft glow over the historic village (no observatory access).
    • 7:30 PM–10:00 PM | Return to Nagoya: Depart Shirakawa-go
    Only vehicles with up to 9 seats are allowed to enter Shirakawa-go, so each vehicle can carry a maximum of 9 participants. During the light-up event, participants will be divided into small groups and travel in separate vehicles. One English-speaking guide will lead each group of up to 27 participants (generally one guide for every 3 -4vehicles).

Location

Activity location

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    • Takayama
    • Takayama, Gifu, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 6-6 Tsubakichō, Nakamura Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 453-0015日本 | The guide will be wearing a green vest with the JRT logo and holding a red flag marked with a J+ number. After receiving the email, please check the flag number and add the guide on WhatsApp for easy communication. Kindly arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before departure; the tour will start on time. There will be some walking during the tour, please wear comfortable walking shoes.
    • Nagoya, Aichi, Japan