Chinese / English-speaking guide
Round-trip transfers to and from the meet up location
Meals and beverages
Other personal expenses
Important: Infants and children must be included in the passenger headcount
Free for children aged 0-3 as long as they will not occupy separate seats
Children aged 12+ will be charged the same rate as adults
*This package does not include going to the observatory in Shirakawa-go. If you need to go to the observatory, you can ask the tour guide on the day or walk up by yourself. ①・Fare: 300 yen one way, pay before getting off the bus・Bus to the observatory: Take the bus at "Diagonally in front of Wada House", every 20 minutes from 9:00 to 15:40 (departs at 00, 20, and 40 minutes, and no bus from 12:00 to 13:00)・Bus to Hagi-machi (via Wada House): Take the bus at "Shiroyama Castle Parking Lot", every 20 minutes from 9:10 to 16:10 (departs at 10, 30, and 50 minutes, and no bus from 12:00 to 13:00)② You can walk to the observatory from the road behind Wada House, which takes about 15-20 minutes.
Please note: This package does not include the observation deck.
According to Japanese law, the vehicle cannot be used for more than 10 hours, so the tour guide may adjust the itinerary according to the actual situation of the day. Thank you for your understanding.
In order to ensure your smooth trip, please be sure to confirm the meeting point. Once confirmed, please avoid temporary changes. If you fail to get on the bus due to personal reasons, no refund will be given. Please understand.
We will send an email to guests between 20:00-21:00 the day before the trip to inform them of the guide and vehicle information for the next day. Please check it in time. The email may be mistakenly classified into the spam box. In the peak season, the email delivery time may be delayed. Please understand. In special circumstances, if you receive multiple emails, please refer to the latest email. If you use WeChat, you can actively add the tour guide account according to the email.
We will try our best to arrange seats, but since this trip is a carpool tour, seats are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. If you have special needs, please let us know in the remarks. We will try our best to arrange a suitable seat for you. The final arrangement is subject to the coordination of the tour guide on the day. We hope to gain your understanding and tolerance, thank you for your understanding.
Due to the long journey, the actual arrival time will be affected by factors such as traffic and weather. The above time is only an estimate. Please avoid arranging other activities after the day's itinerary. If there is any loss caused by delay, our company will not bear the relevant responsibility. Please understand.
During the peak tourist season or other special circumstances, the departure time of the trip may be advanced or slightly delayed. The specific departure time will be subject to the email notification one day before the trip. Please make preparations in advance.
Since the one-day/two-day tour is a carpooling trip, please be sure to arrive at the meeting place or attraction on time. No refund will be made if you fail to arrive on time. Any unexpected expenses and responsibilities incurred due to late arrival will be borne by you. Thank you for your understanding.
In the event of force majeure such as severe weather, the park may adjust the operating hours of rides or show times without prior notice, or even cancel the operation and performance of some projects. Please understand.
This product may be adjusted according to weather and other factors. To ensure your safety, staff have the right to ask guests to suspend outdoor activities and communicate with you to make other arrangements. The specific situation is subject to the actual situation on the day.
If the applicant is over 70 years old or pregnant, in order to ensure safety and complete the relevant protection process, they need to sign a waiver of liability agreement. Please make a note in the "Special Needs" column when booking. We will send the waiver of liability agreement document by email after receiving the order. Please sign in advance and take a photo and send it back to complete the registration process.
The transportation, sightseeing and stay time involved in the itinerary are subject to the actual situation of the day. In case of special circumstances (such as traffic jams, weather conditions, etc.), the tour guide may reasonably adjust the order of sightseeing based on the actual situation and with the consent of the guests, without reducing the number of attractions in the itinerary.
Each guest can bring up to one piece of luggage for free. Please make a note in the "Special Request" section when placing an order. If you do not inform us one day in advance that you need to bring luggage temporarily, it may cause congestion in the carriage and affect driving safety. The tour guide has the right to refuse you from boarding the bus, and the fee will not be refunded. Please understand.
We will arrange different car models according to the actual number of people traveling. We are unable to specify the car model. Please understand.
You are not allowed to leave the group early or midway during the group trip. If you choose to leave the group midway, the unfinished part will be deemed to be abandoned by you and no refund will be given. You will be solely responsible for any accidents that may occur after leaving the group. Please understand.
The flowering period is mainly affected by the weather. If it is not the best viewing period, the tour will still depart according to the normal schedule.
Participants who appear intoxicated may be refused service. In this case, no refunds will be given
Pets are prohibited
Child seats are not available
🌟 Hello, distinguished guests! Welcome to our Hida Takayama & Shirakawa-go World Heritage Exploration Tour! Today we will take you to experience the perfect combination of history, culture, food and natural beauty. 📸
🚩 **You can freely choose whether to climb the Shirakawa-go Observatory to enjoy the excellent panoramic view of the village. **
⚠️ Shirakawa-go Observatory closed days (updated irregularly):
⏳ Please note: Since this itinerary includes Shirakawa-go Observatory, the number of tourists varies from day to day. The tour guide will adjust the itinerary according to the real-time situation, which may reduce the time at Hida Takayama Scenic Spot by 30 minutes and increase the time at Shirakawa-go by 30 minutes. If the journey is extended due to force majeure such as weather and traffic, the tour guide will adjust the stay time at the scenic spot according to the actual situation. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation! 🙏
🍂 Hida Takayama Feel the ancient charm of "Little Kyoto of Hida" and stroll through the preserved streets of the Edo period. There are not only beautiful ancient buildings here, but also authentic food waiting for you to taste. Don't forget to try Hida beef and Takayama ramen, which are delicious and unforgettable! 🍜🥩 🎁 Special handmade souvenirs such as chopsticks and wood carvings, take home full of Japanese style.
🍽 Food Recommendation Restaurants such as Ajizo Tengoku, Maruaki Hida Takayama Store and Hida Kottegyu serve melt-in-your-mouth Hida beef, which is a delicious experience not to be missed! 😋
🏞 Shirakawa-go Gassho Village Visit the world heritage village surrounded by mountains, which is like a fairy-tale world with Gassho-style buildings and full of traditional charm. You can choose to climb up to the Shiroyama Observatory to overlook the entire village and rural scenery and take beautiful photos! 📷🌄
☕ Specialty coffee shop Shirakawa-go also has a must-visit Gassho-style ancient house coffee shop [Rakuto] for fans of the comic "ONE PIECE". Here you can taste red bean porridge and Japanese dumplings cooked in a ground stove and experience the Japanese lifestyle in the comics. The store also displays illustrations and comic scenes by Mr. Eiichiro Oda, which is very unique! 🍡✨
🎒 Bring your camera and curiosity to start this charming journey and leave unforgettable memories! Looking forward to traveling with you! 🌈