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Shirakawa-go Gassho Village & Hida Takayama Old Town Walking Day Tour in Central Japan (Departing from Nagoya)
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Shirakawa-go Gassho Village & Hida Takayama Old Town Walking Day Tour in Central Japan (Departing from Nagoya)

10 hours
Toyama Prefecture
€59.44/person
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You'll get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hour(s) before the activity date (destination local time) In case of unforeseen events or extreme weather, the operator reserves the right to cancel the tour. If this happens, you have the option to reschedule or request a full refund If you've participated in at least one activity, visited at least one attraction or used one of the tickets, refunds can't be issued Refunds or amendments can't be issued if: Participants arrive late or don't arrive at all
  • English / Chinese-speaking guide
  • Round-trip transfers to and from the meet up location
  • Toll fees
  • Parking fees
  • Fuel fees

Not included: Meals and beverages; Other personal expenses; Tips and gratuities

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Overview

🌸 Shirakawa-go Gassho Village | A World Heritage Site Hidden Deep in the Mountains Located in Gifu Prefecture, Japan, it is famous worldwide for its unique gassho-zukuri wooden houses, making it a true World Cultural Heritage site. In autumn, the mountains are dyed into a splendid oil painting, with red maples, ginkgo trees, and ancient wooden houses complementing each other, creating a gentle and healing scene. In winter, the roofs are covered with white snow, and warm yellow lights dot the landscape, instantly transforming it into a fairy tale secret realm from a Miyazaki film, healing all fatigue. 🏮 Hida Takayama Sanmachi Old Town | A Secluded and Tranquil "Little Kyoto" If you want to avoid the crowds in Kyoto, come to Hida Takayama in Gifu Prefecture! It boasts the reputation of "Little Kyoto," and the Sanmachi Old Town perfectly preserves the rustic charm of a castle town from the Edo period. Strolling through it, time seems to slow down. The old town is connected by three main streets. Kamisan-no-machi is lively and elegant, while going deeper reveals a quiet and peaceful atmosphere, with less hustle and bustle and more poetic charm of daily life. As an important traditional architectural preservation area in Japan, every corner holds Japanese ancient charm, making people linger and forget to return.

Highlights

🌸 Shirakawa-go Gassho Village | A World Heritage Site Hidden Deep in the Mountains
Located in Gifu Prefecture, Japan, it is a World Cultural Heritage site known for its unique Gassho-zukuri wooden houses. The autumn maple leaves complement the wooden houses, and in winter, the snow-covered roofs create a fairytale world straight out of a Miyazaki film.
🏮 Hida Takayama Sanmachi Old Town | A Secluded and Tranquil "Little Kyoto"
Known as "Little Kyoto," it perfectly preserves the ancient streetscape of the Edo period. The three old streets are quiet and elegant, allowing visitors to avoid the crowds and immerse themselves in the Japanese charm found everywhere.

What's included

English / Chinese-speaking guide
Round-trip transfers to and from the meet up location
Toll fees
Parking fees
Fuel fees

What's not included

Meals and beverages
Other personal expenses
Tips and gratuities

Cancellation policy

  • Free cancellation with 24 hours' notice.

Additional info

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We will send you an email between 16:00-21:00 the day before your trip, including the meeting time, license plate number, tour guide information, and the tour guide's social contact information. Please be sure to check your email (it may be in the spam folder!). Please do not be late on the day of the trip, as there are no refunds or changes on the day of! (Note: Our company will not proactively add you via social media! Please be sure to check your email!!!) Please keep your mobile phone accessible during the tour so that relevant reception staff can contact you! If you have not received the email by 9 PM, please notify us by In addition, all travel itineraries of our company do not include travel insurance. Outdoor activities have specific risks and dangers. The company is not responsible for any physical damage or injury caused by accidents or unforeseen factors. Please purchase your own insurance!!
Departure: Meet the operator at 08:20. Enter your preferred location at checkout. The operator will make the final confirmation accordingly. 08:20 Nagoya Ekinishi Police Box We will send you an email between 16:00-21:00 the day before your trip, including: meeting time, license plate number, tour guide, and the tour guide's social contact information. Please check it carefully!. Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded. Please arrive at the location 10 mins before the departure time [Attraction/experience] 09:50, 1 hour(s), Gujo Hachiman Craftsman Town Old Townscape, Gujo Hachiman, located in Gujo City, Gifu Prefecture, Japan, is a castle town that has preserved the complete appearance of the Edo period. [Attraction/experience] 12:00, 2 hour(s), Takayama, Takayama, known as "Little Kyoto," is a mountain town gently treated by time. It retains the complete appearance of the Edo period, with old wooden houses, stone-paved streets, and air filled with the aroma of meat, making one feel as if they have traveled through time upon entering. [Attraction/experience] 15:00, 1 hour(s) 30 min(s), Shirakawa-go, Shirakawa-go is a fairytale world from Hayao Miyazaki's pen brought to life. It is famous for its unique "Gassho-zukuri" architecture! [Transportation] 16:40 By bus [Return] 19:30, at [Nagoya Nishi Police Box,]() 19:30 Arrive at Nagoya Nishi Koban for group dismissal. The return time is the estimated arrival time. Due to the long journey, the actual arrival time is greatly affected by traffic and weather conditions. Please do not book any activities after the day's itinerary. Thank you for your understanding. Day {num}
Free for children aged 0-2 as long as they will not occupy separate seats Children aged 2+ will be charged the same rate as adults
Children aged 0-2 years old who do not occupy a seat are free, but participation is not recommended. If you insist on participating, please inform us by email in advance. If not informed in advance and there are insufficient seats, the driver has the right to refuse carriage. Thank you. Children under 2 years old who need a seat must purchase a ticket, which is the same price as an adult ticket and requires a remark. Children over 2 years old are also the same price as adults. Additionally, seniors aged 65 (inclusive) and above must ensure they are in good health suitable for travel and must be accompanied throughout the trip by a family member or friend aged 22 or older. 2. Passengers suffering from the following conditions or who are otherwise unsuitable for excessive stimulation are prohibited from participating in this activity: high blood pressure, heart disease, acrophobia, asthma, epilepsy, and pregnant women. If you conceal your condition and register, you will be solely responsible for the consequences. 3. This itinerary is a fixed carpool itinerary. Customers participating in this itinerary must strictly adhere to the designated停留时间 (stopover times) at each attraction and follow the arrangements of the driver-guide. If the time is not adhered to, the guide will wait for a maximum of 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, you will need to proceed to the next attraction on your own. 4. Please note that no refunds will be given for non-participation or interruption of the itinerary due to personal reasons, lateness, etc. If you leave the group during the itinerary, no fees will be refunded. Furthermore, if this results in personal or property safety issues, you will be solely responsible for the consequences. 5. If you are carrying large luggage, please inform us when making your reservation. During the trip, please carry your passport and valuables with you and keep them safe. You will be responsible for any loss, theft, or damage. Sealed light snacks or unopened beverages may be brought on board, but eating is prohibited inside the bus. Please note that if any stains are caused inside the vehicle, you will be required to compensate according to local cleaning standards. Thank you for your understanding. 6. Due to traffic conditions, weather, holidays, and crowd impact on the day, the arrival time of each itinerary may change, and the order of itineraries may also be swapped. As per Japanese regulations, vehicle usage cannot exceed 10 hours. In case of traffic jams due to public holidays or force majeure, the itinerary may be delayed, canceled, or the time spent at attractions may be shortened or the number of attractions reduced. We ask for your understanding and that this cannot be used as a reason to request a refund or leave a negative review. 7. Vehicle usage: Vehicles are dispatched based on the number of people. If there are fewer than 12 people, we will use a vehicle with fewer than 14 seats, with only a driver and no tour guide. If there are more than 12 people, we will arrange one driver and one tour guide. Please be aware that this product is a shared ride service, and other guests may be riding along. 8. The tour guide will recommend lunch and local Japanese specialties, including local characteristic catering, ice cream, horse oil, and other products, with no forced consumption. 9. Traffic congestion is expected on holidays, weekends, or Japanese public holidays. This may lead to delays of 2 to 5 hours, so it is recommended that you flexibly adjust your evening itinerary. 10. The one-day tour itinerary does not include personal travel insurance or personal accident insurance. If needed, please purchase it yourself. Outdoor activities and high-risk sports all carry specific risks and dangers; please assess your health and ability. Our company assumes no responsibility for any personal damage or injury caused by accidents or unforeseen factors. We appreciate your understanding. Because the scenery varies with the four seasons, the images above are reference renderings of the best viewing season for this attraction. The actual scenery is subject to the day of visit, and the images are for reference only. Vehicle & luggage info The driver has the right to refuse a reservation if the group size or luggage exceeds the capacity of the reserved vehicle. In this case, no refunds will be issued
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