Experience the timeless beauty of Japan’s alpine heartland with a full-day tour to Hida Takayama and the UNESCO World Heritage village of Shirakawa-go. Discover traditional thatched-roof houses, Edo-period streets, and scenic mountain landscapes — all in one unforgettable trip from Tokyo.

Begin your journey with an early morning departure from Tokyo. Travel from Tokyo to Nagoya. Visit the famous Gassho-zukuri farmhouses with steep thatched roofs. Stroll through snowy lanes (in winter) or green fields (in summer). Enjoy panoramic views from the Shiroyama Viewpoint.

Dine at a local restaurant featuring Hida beef, soba, or regional cuisine (optional).

Explore beautifully preserved streets from the Edo era. Visit sake breweries, local shops, and traditional crafts. Stroll through the Takayama Jinya, a former samurai government building. Take time to shop for handmade souvenirs or sample local snacks.

Transfer back to Tokyo by evening.

• Discover the beauty of Japan’s alpine heartland on a day trip from Tokyo

• Explore the UNESCO World Heritage village of Shirakawa-go

• Visit the famous Gassho-zukuri farmhouses with steep thatched roofs

• Stroll through the beautifully preserved streets of Hida Takayama

• Enjoy panoramic views from the Shiroyama Viewpoint

• Meals and drinks

• Entry fees to optional attractions (e.g., open-air museum)

• Personal expenses

• Comfortable shoes

• Warm clothing

• Gloves

• Wear comfortable walking shoes

• Winter can be snowy: bring gloves, boots, and warm clothes

• Great all year: cherry blossoms (April), green summer (June–August), red leaves (Oct), snow (Dec–Feb)