Private Full-Day Tour to Takayama and Shirakawa from Nagoya
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Private Full-Day Tour to Takayama and Shirakawa from Nagoya is a 12-hour experience in Nagoya, Japan, from $210000 per person. It scores 37 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.
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- 37 / 100
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- Duration
- 12 hours
- From
- $210000 per person
Refresh yourself in the spectacular scenery of Takayama and Shirakawa-go, two settlements found deep in the mountains of Gifu. Learn about their abundant traditional architecture dating back to over 400 years ago, and th
What you get
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- English-speaking guide driver
- Tolls from Nagoya to Takayama and Shirakawago to Nagoya
- Parking fees
About this experience
Refresh yourself in the spectacular scenery of Takayama and Shirakawa-go, two settlements found deep in the mountains of Gifu. Learn about their abundant traditional architecture dating back to over 400 years ago, and the culture surrounding them. You will gain a lot of knowledge and fun facts with your English-speaking guide driver.
What's included
Included
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- English-speaking guide driver
- Tolls from Nagoya to Takayama and Shirakawago to Nagoya
- Parking fees
Not included
- Food including lunch and drinks
- Admission fee for Takayama Jinya 440JPY
- Admission fee for The Takayama Festival Floats Exhibition Hall & NIkkoukan 1,000JPY
- Admission fee for Wadaya in Shirakawago 300JPY
What you'll see and do
Hida-Takayama Miyagawa Morning Market
We suggest that you visit the morning market first, as it closes at noon. At the morning market, you can buy seasonal vegetables, fruits, and also souvenirs. Most of the shops don't accept credit card. Please bring some cash for shopping.
30 minutes here
Sanmachi Suji
You can visit the old merchant street, where most of the main attractions are found. You will discover sake breweries, shops that sell local food and traditional wooden craft and furniture shops (the Hida region is famous for its quality timber and carved wooden products). Your tour guide driver knows a lot about the best restaurants and cafes in this area, so for lunch you can either take his advice, or you can pick up several delicious street foods as you wander. Try the area’s specialities such as mitarashi dango, Hida beef, miso on magnolia leaf and local sake.
70 minutes here · Admission not included
Takayama Jinya
This place is worth visiting! An old samurai office house where you can learn about life 300 years ago.
30 minutes here · Admission not included
Takayama Festival Floats Exhibition Hall
Takayama Festival Float Museum, where you can learn about the town’s biannual festival and its spectacular floats.
30 minutes here · Admission not included
Sakurayama Nikkokan
It's next to "Takayama Festival Floats Exhibition Hall" building. You can see one-tenth scale replica of Nikko-Toshogu Shrine are exhibited in this museum. Nikko-Toshogu enshrined Ieyasu Tokugawa (the first Shougun, which is located in Tochigi-pref, near Tokyo.
20 minutes here · Admission not included
Shirakawago Viewing Platform Buna no Komichi
Your driver-guide will take you to Shirakawa-go, an UNESCO registered site. We recommend that you first visit the observatory, which looks over this picturesque village nestled in the mountains. Refresh yourself with the clean air and the beauty of the flowers and surrounding mountains.
30 minutes here · Admission not included
The Historic Villages of Shirakawa-go Gassho Style Houses
As you wander through the village, admire the preserved thatched houses made in the gassho-zukuri style. Gassho-zukuri means "constructed like hands in prayer", as the farmhouses' steep thatched roofs resemble the hands pressed together in prayer. The houses are still lived in and maintained by local people. Some of these traditional houses are also used for accommodation, as well as museums. To understand just how adapted the village is for life in the mountains, we recommend that you visit one the museums, such as Wada House. * All the museums need admission fee from 300JPY to 600JPY. Afterwards perhaps take a break at a café, or explore the traditional craft shops, shrines and temples.
120 minutes here · Admission not included
Wada House
Wada House is a National important cultural property. It is the largest gassho-zukuri style house in Shirakawago.
30 minutes here · Admission not included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 5 minutes before departure.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 8 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Tourism Designers Co., Ltd.
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Good to know
- Duration
- 12 hours
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- Minimum age to book
- 5+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by Tourism Designers Co., Ltd., who run 53 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 54.4.
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Private Full-Day Tour to Takayama and Shirakawa from Nagoya: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Nagoya.
How much does Private Full-Day Tour to Takayama and Shirakawa from Nagoya cost?
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Prices start at $210000 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Nagoya usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Private Full-Day Tour to Takayama and Shirakawa from Nagoya take?
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Plan for about 12 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Nagoya is not rushed.
Is Private Full-Day Tour to Takayama and Shirakawa from Nagoya worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 37 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (0/5 across 0 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable outdoors in Nagoya, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Private Full-Day Tour to Takayama and Shirakawa from Nagoya?
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No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.
Is Private Full-Day Tour to Takayama and Shirakawa from Nagoya suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 5. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 12-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Private Full-Day Tour to Takayama and Shirakawa from Nagoya?
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Around 0 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Nagoya can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Nagoya and add a light layer if any part of the 12-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Private Full-Day Tour to Takayama and Shirakawa from Nagoya start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Nagoya within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Nagoya?
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On Outty we rank every Nagoya experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Hiking the Historic Nakasendo Trail [1 Day Tour from Nagoya], Nagoya Highlight Tour guided by a friendly local, Ghibli Park 1-Day Bus Tour from Nagoya. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Nagoya?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Nagoya?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
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