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Two days trip to Takayama and Shirakawa-go from Nagoya
This tour takes you to a typical Japanese old town, “Takayama” and a rural farming village,”Shirakawa-go”. Takayama is a traditional old town called “Little Kyoto” which is famous for its beautiful and gorgeous “Yamahoko floats festival” held in April and October, being similar to “Gion festival” in Kyoto.
Shirakawago is a historic village deep in the mountains with unique traditional “Gasshouzukuri”farmhouses survive 200 years. Shirakawago is a World Heritage site.
Meeting Point
At your hotel in Nagoya
Your hotel in Nagoya
I’ll pick you up at your hotel and we will head to Takayama by a highway bus.
JR Nagoya station bus terminal
We will head to Takayama by express bus. Enjoy the fantastic view in the countryside in Japan.
Takayama bus terminal
About 2.5 hours’ bus ride brings you to Takayama.
We will have lunch at a local restaurant.
Takayama Junya
Junya Is the local government office in Hida region during Edo period. You can learn how the rulers govern local people in Edo.
Takayama old merchant town
There are three shopping streets with various kinds of shops on both side, souvenir shops, sake wine breweries, local food restaurants, skewered Hida beef stands. You can enjoy shopping and eating while walking.
The Takayama museum of History and Art
This is a city public museum for free of charge. You can learn about Takayama local history, culture and traditional crafts.
Your hotel in Takayama
You will have Japanese cuisine for dinner at your hotel restaurants.. Enjoy your stay in Takayama.
Breakfast at a your hotel
You will have breakfast during 7:00am〜8:30.
Hotel checking out
Meet up in the hotel lobby and walk to the bus center to take a bus to Shirakawago.
Takayama Nobi Bus Center
Head to Shirakawago by bus arriving there at 10:40.
Shirakawa Castle Keep ruins on the hill(observatory)
Hiking to the Observatory on the hill. You can enjoy the panoramic view of the village.
A local Japanese restaurant “ILORI”
Have local food for lunch at “ILORI”
In the village
Exploring in Shirakawago village; Wada Residence, local shrine and temple and shoppings.
Shirakawago Bus Terminal
Go back to Nagoya by Express bus. Estimated arrival time is 18:16
Your hotel in Nagoya
After arriving at Nagoya bus terminal, your guide take you to your hotel and say goodbye. This is the end of the tour.
Ending Point
At your hotel in Nagoya
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Inclusions & Exclusions
guide fee during the tour
transportation fee (you and guide) ¥10000 /per person / round trip, lunch (you and guide), accommodation fee (you and guide) ¥10000〜15000 including dinner and breakfast, entrance fee(you and guide) ; Takayama Junya ¥500 / Wada Residence ¥300
Tour Important Information
This tour is planned for two days, visiting two tourist destinations. If you want to make it one-day trip, I will make an itinerary for you. So please feel free to tell me anything you want. I will be flexible to your request.
Important message from the guide
I can guide you in Ise in Mie prefecture and in Takayama & Shirakawa-go in Gifu prefecture, if you pay the transportation fee of mine.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Nagoya Tour Reviews
Stanley S.
An exploring and hiking tour in the Kiso valley for two days
Customized
“Very kind and proactive guide!”
Michiko guided us hiking from Magome to Tsumago and sightseeing at Kiso Fukushima. She was very patient with the slow hiking members and took good care of them. She was very friendly and interacted well with everyone. She also helped us call the lunch place in advance so that everything is ready just when we arrive.
Michiko N.
(19 reviews)Dear Stanley, Thank you so much for your highly evaluating me this time. I’m so glad to know that you are pleased with my work during the tour. I really had a terrific time with such wonderful people like you and your tour members. I appreciate your support and consideration. Thanks a lot. Best regards, Michiko
Genevieve W.
Toyota C. Museum of I. & T and Tokugawa Art Museum
“Wonderful Experience in Nagoya ”
MICHIKO was a very good choice for our group of 6. She was waiting for us at the cruise terminal and guided us to the Toyota Museum and Tokugawa Museum. She told us about the city, it’s history and what we could expect at the museums. We had time to enjoy the exhibits and did not feel rushed. We were all happy with MICHIKO, her knowledge and her English skills.
Michiko N.
(19 reviews)Dear Genevieve, Thank you so much for such an excellent review. I’m so glad to know that all of you enjoyed Toyota Museum and Tokugawa Museum last Friday. I also really had a delightful time with such wonderful people like you all. I thank you all for your consideration and kindness. Best regards, Michiko
“We had an Incredible time with Michiko!”
Michiko was our Guide during our time in Nagoya, and she was great providing us an overview of the history of the city and the places we visited (Nagoya Castle, Osu, etc). We also had an amazing traditional lunch with her and spoke more about Japanese life which is one of the key reasons I enjoy meeting with guides wherever I go. She was great with our kids and gave them tons of snacks for the day. As a local Nagoyan resident, she knows the city well, and even helped us get some train tickets afterwards. Highly recommended if you are in Nagoya.
Michiko N.
(19 reviews)Dear Paola, Thank you very much for choosing me as your tour guide in Nagoya. It’s so good for me to know that you and your family enjoyed yesterday and I could be your help. Also I appreciate your finest review for me. I really had a delightful time with such a wonderful family like yours. Thanks a lots. Hopefully your trip this time in Japan will be a memorable one. I’m looking forward to seeing you again next trip in Japan. Sincerely yours, Michiko
