Tokyo: Hida Takayama & Shirakawa-go Day Trip with Guide
ID: GYG1063657-1634389
Category:
Country: Japan
Duration:
15:00 hours
Description
Discover the beauty of Japan's alpine heartland on a day trip from Tokyo. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage village of Shirakawa-go and the historic streets of Hida Takayama.
Experience the timeless beauty of Japan's alpine heartland with a full-day tour to Hida Takayama and the UNESCO World Heritage village of Shirakawa-go. Discover traditional thatched-roof houses, Edo-period streets, and scenic mountain landscapes — all in one unforgettable trip from Tokyo.
Begin your journey with an early morning departure from Tokyo. Travel from Tokyo to Nagoya.
Visit the famous Gassho-zukuri farmhouses with steep thatched roofs. Stroll through snowy lanes (in winter) or green fields (in summer). Enjoy panoramic views from the Shiroyama Viewpoint.
Dine at a local restaurant featuring Hida beef, soba, or regional cuisine (optional).
Explore beautifully preserved streets from the Edo era. Visit sake breweries, local shops, and traditional crafts. Stroll through the Takayama Jinya, a former samurai government building. Take time to shop for handmade souvenirs or sample local snacks.
Transfer back to Tokyo by evening.
Highlights
- Discover the beauty of Japan's alpine heartland on a day trip from Tokyo
- Explore the UNESCO World Heritage village of Shirakawa-go
- Visit the famous Gassho-zukuri farmhouses with steep thatched roofs
- Stroll through the beautifully preserved streets of Hida Takayama
- Enjoy panoramic views from the Shiroyama Viewpoint
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable walking shoes
Winter can be snowy: bring gloves, boots, and warm clothes
Great all year: cherry blossoms (April), green summer (June–August), red leaves (Oct), snow (Dec–Feb)
INCLUDED
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Tokyo
- English-speaking guide or driver
- Toll, parking, fuel
- Time to explore both Takayama and Shirakawa-go
NOT INCLUDED
- Meals and drinks
- Entry fees to optional attractions (e.g., open-air museum)
- Personal expenses
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.
