Takayama & Shirakawa-go Private Tour – Guide & Car from Nagoya

Name: Takayama & Shirakawa-go Private Tour – Guide & Car from Nagoya
Brand: Viator
Price: 415.19 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (3 reviews)

5.0(3)9 hoursEnglishBook 2 days aheadNagoya, Japan

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Step into old Japan on a private tour of Takayama and Shirakawa-go, two towns rich in tradition and charm. Stroll Takayama’s historic streets, then head to Shirakawa-go to see its iconic thatched-roof farmhouses. Discover folk culture, taste local flavors, and enjoy mountain views on this unforgettable journey.

Travel in comfort with a nationally licensed guide who picks you up in a private car from Nagoya—making your journey smooth, safe, and personal from start to finish.

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Highlights: ・Stroll Takayama’s timeless streets, where nature and history blend seamlessly. ・Discover Shirakawa-go’s thatched roofs and tranquil mountain scenery. ・Experience the peaceful village atmosphere, like stepping back in time. ・Trusted as a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter (Cert. No. EN00703). ・Comfortable travel with a private car and 10+ years professional driving.

Included

Nationally Licensed English Speaking Guide
Nationally Licensed Domestic Travel Service Supervisor
Hotel Pickup and Drop-off
Customize the Itinerary
Certified Domestic Itinerary Manager (Quasi-National)
Nationally Licensed in Japanese History (Level 2 / 5)
Private Car with professional local driver

Not included

Personal expenses
Lunch
Baby seats
Tips (optional)

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What you'll do

Takayama – Discover Local Life in a Historic Town
In Takayama, you'll walk through beautifully preserved streets where the charm of old Japan lives on. Browse the lively morning market by the river, explore the historic Sanmachi Suji district with its sake breweries and wooden townhouses, and step into the Takayama Jinya, a former samurai-era government office. Enjoy a local sake tasting, or try your hand at a craft workshop, such as making a Sarubobo doll.
1h 30m
Shirakawa-go – Step into a UNESCO World Heritage Village
Visit Shirakawa-go, a storybook village nestled in the mountains and recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Wander among the iconic gassho-zukuri farmhouses, known for their steep thatched roofs designed to withstand heavy snow. You can step inside the historic Wada House, enjoy the breathtaking view from the Shiroyama Viewpoint, and taste traditional mountain dishes such as miso-flavored vegetables and Hida beef snacks. It's a peaceful, picture-perfect escape into Japan’s rural past.
2 hours

Meeting and pickup

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Pickup details

I will pick you up at your hotel in a green Honda Freed. Please wait in the hotel lobby from 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time.

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Hotel Prizm
3-15 Tsubakicho, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya, Japan
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Hotel Forza Nagoya Sakae
3-17-25 Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya, Japan
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TIAD, Autograph Collection
Sakae5-15-19, Naka-ku, Naka-ku, Nagoya, Japan
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Nikko Style Nagoya
5-20-13 Meieki, Nakamura-ku,, Nagoya, Japan
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Red Planet Nishiki Nagoya
3-1-22 Nishiki, Naka-ku, Nagoya, Japan
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Kuretake Inn Premium Meieki Minami
1-23-9 Meiekiminami, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya, Japan
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Compass Hotel Nagoya
4 Chome-22-21, Nagoya, Japan
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Grand Base Nagoya Ekinishi
22-10 Takebashicho, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya, Japan
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APA Hotel Nagoya Ekimae Kita
1-2-4 Noritake, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya, Japan
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APA Hotel Nagoya Sakae Kita
3-18-30 Marunouchi, Nagoya, Japan
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THE TOWER HOTEL NAGOYA
3-6-15 Nishiki, Nagoya, Japan
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hotel androoms Nagoya Fushimi
2-8-28 Nishiki, Nagoya, Japan
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Grand Base Osu
3-1-79, Osu, Japan
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HOTEL AMANEK Hida Takayama
Hanasato-cho 4-75-3, Takayama, Japan
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APA Hotel Nagoya Fushimi Ekikita
2-10-12 Nishiki Naka-ku, Nagoya, Japan
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Nagoya Kanko Hotel
1-19-30 Nishiki, Nagoya, Japan
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APA Hotel Nagoya Sakae
4-10-16, Sakae, Japan
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Nagoya Marriott Associa Hotel
1-1-4 Meieki, Nakamura-ku, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya, Japan
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APA HOTEL Nagoya Ekimae
1-5-3 Noritake, Nakamura-Ku, Nagoya, Japan
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Comfort Inn Nagoya Sakae
3-16-30 Nishiki, Naka-ku, Nagoya, Japan
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Tsukamotoso
1-284 Okamotomachi, Takayama, Japan
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Hotel Alpha-One Takayama Bypass
501-1 Chishimamachi, Takayama, Japan
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Takayama City Hotel Four Seasons
1-1 Kandamachi, Takayama, Japan
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Sanco Inn Nagoya Shinkansen Guchi Annex
Nakamura Kku Tsubaki Cho 777 444, Nagoya, Japan
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Spa Hotel Alpina Hidatakayama
5-41 Nadamachi, Takayama, Japan
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Honjin Hiranoya Bekkan
1-5 Hommachi, Takayama, Japan
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Tabino Hotel Hida Takayama
13-1 Matsunokimachi, Takayama, Japan
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Comfort Hotel Nagoya Meiekiminami
1-14-16 Meiekiminami, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya, Japan
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Ryokan Kijuroya
12 Suehiromachi, Takayama, Japan
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KOKO HOTEL Hida Takayama
2-51 Hatsudacho, Takayama, Japan
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Super Hotel Nagoya Tennenonsen Shinkansenguchi
2-12-1 Kamejima, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya, Japan
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Sotetsu Fresa Inn Nagoya-Shinkansenguchi
19-16 Tsubakicho, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya, Japan
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Hilton Takayama Resort
1134 Echigocho, Takayama, Japan
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Yamagiri
3-55 Kiriumachi, Takayama, Japan
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Ryokan Godo
46 Kamisannomachi, Takayama, Japan
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Hida Hotel Plaza
2-60 Hanaokamachi, Takayama, Japan
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Honjin Hiranoya Kachoan
1-34 Hommachi, Takayama, Japan
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Country Hotel Takayama
6-38 Hanasatomachi, Takayama, Japan
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Muhyokan
169 Sanfukujimachi, Takayama, Japan
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Hotel Kuretakeso Takayama Ekimae
1-86-1 Showamachi, Takayama, Japan
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Ryokan Kaminaka
1-5 Hanaokamachi, Takayama, Japan
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Iroriyado Hidaya
3-1805-2 Nishino Isshikimachi, Takayama, Japan
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Oyado Hotaru
1676 Ichinomiyacho, Takayama, Japan
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Takayama Ouan
4-313 Hanazatocho, Takayama, Japan
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Oyado Hachibei
Kamiokamotocyou 1 388, Takayama, Japan
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Hanaougi Bettei Iiyama
262-2 Honobu-cho, Takayama, Japan
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Takayama Kanko Hotel
280 Hachimanmachi, Takayama, Japan
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Wat Hotel& Spa Hida Takayama
3 39 1 Hanasato Cho, Takayama, Japan
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Yado Matsui
Tenman-cho 4-73, Takayama, Japan
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Ryokan Murayama
3-829 Nishinoisshikimachi, Takayama, Japan
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