Travel beyond Tokyo and step into a completely different side of Japan on this full-day journey by high-speed train. Visit regions where traditional landscapes and architecture have been carefully preserved, offering a rare glimpse into the country’s past. Explore a mountain village recognized as a World Heritage site, where unique thatched-roof houses create one of Japan’s most iconic rural scenes. Continue to a historic town known for its beautifully maintained streets, where wooden buildings, local shops, and food stalls reflect life from centuries ago. This tour allows you to experience Japan’s cultural heritage in a single day, with comfortable transportation and free time to explore each destination at your own pace.
-Visit Shirakawa-go, a UNESCO World Heritage village -Walk through a traditional historic town Hida Takayama -Enjoy free time for local food and shopping -Travel comfortably by high-speed train from Tokyo
The journey offers a smooth and efficient way to travel long distances, allowing you to reach the Hokuriku region comfortably within a single day. Upon arrival at Toyama Station, you will transfer to your tour bus and begin your exploration. Important: Final train details, including the exact meeting time and train number, will be confirmed one week before departure and sent via Viator chat. Please be sure to check your messages.
517 Hatogaya, Shirakawa-mura, Japan
From Toyama Station, the bus travels about 90 minutes to Shirakawa-go, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its distinctive gassho-style houses with steep thatched roofs. You will have free time to walk through the village and explore its unique setting. The houses were designed to withstand heavy snowfall, and their architectural style is unlike anything found in major cities. The entire village presents a quiet, rural atmosphere that reflects traditional life in Japan. You can stroll along small paths, visit local shops, and enjoy the surroundings at your own pace.
, , Takayama, Japan
Next, after a 70-minute bus journey, you will arrive in Hida Takayama, a historic town often referred to as “Little Kyoto” due to its preserved streets and traditional atmosphere. You will explore an area known for its old townscape, where rows of wooden merchant houses line the streets. The area is lively yet retains a strong sense of history. Visitors often enjoy tasting local snacks, browsing handmade crafts, and discovering small shops that reflect regional culture. With free time here, you can choose how to experience the town, whether through food, shopping, or simply walking through its historic streets.
ansen standard reserved seating once again for your journey back to the Tokyo area. You will arrive to Tokyo Station between approximately 9:30 and 10:30 PM, where the tour concludes. *Final train details will be confirmed approximately one week before departure.
Meet at the open space near the Bellmart Kiosk, located by the Nihonbashi Exit of Tokyo Station. (On the second floor of the kiosk is a Starbucks). Please arrive at least 10mins before the scheduled meeting time. Please look for staff wearing jerseys with our company logo and tell them the tour name
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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