Discover Edo-period Japan in Takayama and Shirakawa-go. Savor Hida Beef, explore Gassho-style architecture, and enjoy scenic mountain views. Book your adventure now.
- Takayama - Step back in time to Edo-period Japan in Takayama and the UNESCO-listed Shirakawa-go village. Enjoy lunch at your own expense in Takayama, a town brimming with fascinating sights and serving as the gateway to the Japanese Alps. Don’t miss the Sanmachi Suji District, which features three streets in the heart of Takayama’s Edo town, just east of the Miya-gawa River. These streets are adorned with traditional houses, shops, restaurants, sake breweries, and cafes.
- Koshiyama - As part of your journey, delight in a delicious Japanese-style teppanyaki set lunch at the esteemed Koshiyama restaurant in Shirakawa-go. Savor the local specialty, Japanese Beef ‘Hida Gyu,’ raised in Gifu Prefecture and celebrated for its rich marbling and exquisite flavor. Alternatively, you can choose the Oden lunch, a comforting and flavorful dish with ingredients simmered in a savory broth. Both options showcase the authentic flavors of the region and offer a delightful culinary experience.
- Shirakawago - Next, head to the renowned Shirakawa-go to explore the historic gassho-zukuri (thatch-roofed) style houses that populate this mountain village. Surrounded by rice paddies, you can hear the sounds of insects and birds if you listen closely. Located in a mountainous area that was isolated from the rest of the world for a long time, these villages with their Gassho-style houses thrived on the cultivation of mulberry trees and the rearing of silkworms. The large houses with their steeply pitched thatched roofs are unique in Japan. Despite economic changes, the villages of Ogimachi, Ainokura, and Suganuma are remarkable examples of a traditional way of life perfectly adapted to the environment and people’s social and economic conditions.
- Round trip bus fare and other fees
- Guide
- Lunch
Experience Edo-period Japan in Takayama and the UNESCO-listed Shirakawa-go village. Enjoy lunch at Koshiyama, where you can savor Hida Beef, one of the top three Japanese beef varieties, and an Oden set (exclusive for those who choose the meal plan).
Visit the historic Shirakawa-go, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Marvel at the classic Gassho-style architecture of Hida Takayama.
Enjoy the picturesque natural beauty of mountain scenery in Gifu.
Take advantage of convenient round-trip transportation from Nagoya with guaranteed departure.
Winter Travel Note: Snowfall may occasionally lead to road closures to Shirakawa-go. If this happens, we will seamlessly transition to a captivating substitute journey, taking you to the picturesque town of Gujo Hachiman, known as the ‘Little Kyoto of Gifu.’ Immerse yourself in the charm of its historic streets adorned with traditional buildings.
- Please be at the meeting point no later than 10min before departure. The bus will not wait for late arrivals.
- English and Chinese commentary might be given in the same bus in case of low amount of participants.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
