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Price is NZ$187 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 10h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Step into the heart of traditional Japan on this unforgettable day tour from Nagoya to Takayama and the UNESCO World Heritage village of Shirakawa-go. Discover Takayama's beautifully preserved Edo-period streets, where historic architecture, local craftsmanship, and centuries-old sake breweries offer an authentic glimpse into Japan's cultural heritage.

    Continue to the enchanting village of Shirakawa-go, renowned for its iconic gassho-zukuri thatched-roof farmhouses surrounded by breathtaking mountain scenery. Every season transforms the village into a unique landscape, from vibrant spring greenery and colourful autumn leaves to the famous snow-covered winter wonderland.

    Perfect for history lovers, photographers, and first-time visitors, this full-day tour combines two of central Japan's most celebrated destinations into one seamless journey. Book now to experience timeless villages, spectacular scenery, and unforgettable cultural treasures.

Activity location

  • Takayama
    • Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 1
    • 1
    • 450-0002, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan

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Takayama and Shirakawa-go Day Tour from Nagoya

  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English
Starting time: 8:00 AM
Price details
NZ$187.48 x 1 AdultNZ$187.48
Total
Price is NZ$187.48
Until Sat, 8 Aug

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Free storage service
  • Inclusions
    Tax

Know before you book

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Total tour duration includes in transport

Activity itinerary

Takayama

  • 2h 20m
Explore the beautifully preserved Old Town of Takayama, often called "Little Kyoto" for its charming Edo-period streets and traditional wooden merchant houses. Stroll through historic lanes lined with sake breweries, artisan shops, cafés, and local markets while experiencing the timeless atmosphere of one of Japan's most picturesque mountain towns.

Shirakawa

  • 2h 30m
Continue to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Shirakawa-go, famous for its distinctive gassho-zukuri farmhouses with steep thatched roofs designed to withstand heavy winter snowfall. Wander through this fairy-tale village, admire the breathtaking mountain scenery, visit traditional homes, and capture unforgettable photographs of one of Japan's most iconic rural landscapes.

Location

Activity location

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    Takayama
    • Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    1
    • 1
    • 450-0002, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan

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