A one-day trip to Shirakawago to visit Gujo Hachiman and Hida Takayama (departing from Nagoya)

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**Join the Shirakawa-go Day Tour from Nagoya to explore the traditional villages of Shirakawa-go and visit the historical districts of Gujo Hachiman and Hida Takayama. Fulfill your 3 wishes at once and experience 3 ancient capitals. This comfortable bus tour will introduce you to local cuisine, history and culture. Take photos of the beautiful scenery and feel the integration of nature and historical culture. **

🌸 spring Gujo Hachiman: Cherry blossoms are in full bloom, and the Yoshida River and the ancient artisan streets complement each other, making it a great place for flower viewing and strolling. Takayama City: The Spring Takayama Festival (April) is very lively, with gorgeous floats parading and the ancient streets full of spring. Shirakawa-go: As the snow melts, the Gassho-style roofs reappear and the flowers in the fields bloom, it is a great time to take photos and experience the rural atmosphere.

☀️ summer Gujo Hachiman: The Gujo Dance is performed enthusiastically, especially the "All-Night Dance" which is the most popular. The lights are shining at night and the cool river water makes it a summer resort. Gaoshan City: The climate is cool, and the ancient street culture and summer vacation experience are perfectly combined, suitable for family travel. Shirakawa-go: Thatched houses and emerald green rice fields are beautiful; you can experience rural festivals and traditional handicraft activities.

🍁 autumn Gujo Hachiman: The mountain town and streets are dyed with red leaves, and the combination of old artisan shops and local delicacies is unique. Takayama City: The Autumn Takayama Festival (October) is equally exciting, with red maple leaves and traditional floats interweaving into a beautiful picture. Shirakawa-go: The golden color of the rice fields after harvest and the red leaves of the mountains complement each other. It is the best season to enjoy the harvest scenery of the countryside.

❄️ winter Gujo Hachiman: The snow-covered ancient streets are peaceful and simple, and traditional handicrafts add to the warm atmosphere. Takayama City: The ancient streets covered in snow, paired with Hida beef cuisine and hot springs, are the best choice for winter healing. Shirakawa-go: The Gassho village is covered with thick snow, like a fairy tale world. The nighttime illumination event, which is limited to January and February every year, is magnificent.

*** Flower viewing and autumn leaf viewing activities are affected by the climate of the year. The flowering and autumn leaf seasons may change, and the types and quantity of flowers may also vary. It is recommended to check the latest information in advance.

*** Friendly reminder: traffic jams are common on weekends and holidays, and Japanese law stipulates that bus drivers cannot work overtime, so the time spent at scenic spots will be adjusted appropriately based on the traffic conditions of the day. Please understand.

• Please be sure to arrive at the designated location 10 minutes in advance to avoid delays in your subsequent trip. We will not contact you in advance, please arrive at the meeting point on time.
• Some parts of the route have long stairs and uphill sections. We do not recommend that elderly people who need a cane participate.
• Regarding flower viewing, the flowering time may change due to the weather conditions of the year. In addition, the types and quantities of flowers may also change depending on the circumstances of the year. Please understand in advance.
• The best time to view the autumn leaves may vary depending on weather conditions and other factors.
• Friendly reminder: traffic jams are common on weekends and holidays, and Japanese law stipulates that bus drivers cannot work overtime, so the time spent at scenic spots will be adjusted appropriately based on the traffic conditions of the day. Please understand.
• Bus arrival may be delayed due to road conditions. Please note that there are no guarantees regarding the termination of transportation facilities. Please note that in this case, no refund will be given for same-day cancellations.
• Due to force majeure factors such as traffic and weather, there may be time delays, resulting in the cancellation of some itinerary attractions or affecting the time of visiting various attractions. Please understand.
• In case of national holidays or temporary closure or restricted visiting hours due to special circumstances of attractions, some attractions may be adjusted or the itinerary may end early. We apologize for the inconvenience.
• In case of traffic congestion or bad weather, the bus arrival time may be delayed. After the trip, if you need to transfer to other means of transportation, please leave enough time.
• Please note that this tour does not include lunch, please arrange it at your own convenience in Hida Takayama.
• Infants aged 0 to 2 years old who do not occupy a separate seat are free of charge. If you need a seat, you will need to pay the fare.

• Each passenger can bring one suitcase (not more than 30kg) and store it in the trunk of the bus. The depth/height/width of each piece of luggage must not exceed 155cm. Please do not store your valuable luggage in the trunk of the bus. The company will not be held responsible for the loss, theft or damage of luggage stored in the trunk of the bus.