From Nagoya: 2-Day Shirakawa-go & Tateyama Kurobe Tour
ID: GYG604558-1014831
Category:
Country: Japan
Duration:
2 days
Description
Discover the beauty of Japan's countryside on a 2-day tour from Nagoya. Visit the historic streets of Hida Takayama, explore Shirakawa-go, and walk through the snow walls of Murodo.
Day 1:
Begin your journey in Nagoya and travel to Takayama-shi. Upon arrival, enjoy a leisurely stroll through the historic streets of Hida Takayama. Spend some time exploring the area with a map provided by your guide.
Next, head to Shirakawa-go, a village of traditional thatched-roof farmhouses and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Discover what used to be a traditional way of rural life in Japan as you explore the village at your own pace.
Afterward, travel to Toyama and check in to your hotel for the night.
Day 2:
After breakfast, depart from your hotel and head to Tateyama Alpine Village. Drive along the Tateyama Toll Road, which is closed to private vehicles, and reach Murodo, the highest point along the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route.
Take a walk through the impressive Snow Wall, which can reach up to 20 meters high due to the heavy snowfall in the region. Spend some time exploring the area before returning to Nagoya.
Highlights
- Explore the historic streets of Hida Takayama with a map in hand
- Visit the World Heritage Site of Shirakawa-go and its thatched farmhouses
- Walk through the towering snow walls of Murodo at 2,450 meters high
- Enjoy a scenic drive along the Tateyama Toll Road, closed to private cars
- Stay overnight in Toyama and enjoy breakfast before heading to Murodo
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Departure from Nagoya Station
Private cars are prohibited on Tateyama Toll Road
07:40 Meet up at In front of the Silver Monument (Clock Tower) at the west station square of Nagoya Station
Departure time: 8:00 AM
Meeting Point:
Inside the West Side Station Front Plaza of Nagoya Station, opposite the "Nagoya Station Tourist Information Center (Taiko-dori Exit)", in front of the silver monument (clock tower).
INCLUDED
- Visit to Murodo and Snow Wall
- Visit to World Heritage Shirakawago
- Visit to historic streets of Hida Takayama
- Accommodation at APA Hotel TOYAMA or similar
- Breakfast on Day 2
NOT INCLUDED
- Lunch and supper on both days
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
