Day Trips

From Nagoya: Shirakawa-go Light-Up & Hida Takayama Day Trip

See Hida Takayama and Shirakawa-go in one day, with round-trip travel from Nagoya in an air-conditioned Toyota Hiace already arranged.

This full-day trip lasts approximately 13.5 hours, including round-trip transfers from Nagoya.

Your professional driver navigates the day and offers orientation, while your Shirakawa-go light-up ticket and road tolls are already covered.

At Shirakawa-go, walk among gassho-style farmhouses and watch the light-up as the roofs glow and illuminate the village lanes below.

In Hida Takayama, you have time in the Old Town to walk the streets, duck into side alleys, and take photos before the return journey to Nagoya.

Visit Hida Takayama and Shirakawa-go

Shirakawa-go Light-Up entrance ticket

Round-trip transfers in air-conditioned Toyota Hiace vehicle

13.5 hours of professional driver service (driver provides simple orientation, no on-site commentary)

Fuel, tolls, and highway fees

Meals and beverages

Shirakawa-go observation deck admission fee

Gratuities

Luggage storage

Accommodation

Personal expenses and souvenirs

Any other items not listed in the inclusions

You can cancel these tickets up to 3 days before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Additional information

Meeting point: Check in at MINISTOP behind BIC CAMERA Nagoya Station West.

Meeting address: 5-10 Tsubakichō, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi 453-0015.

Check-in time: Arrive at Nagoya Station West between 8:30 AM and 9:00 AM.

Departure time: Confirm your exact departure time with the local operator before your tour date.

Drop-off point: You will return to the same MINISTOP at Nagoya Station West.

Drive time: Expect around 2.5 hours of driving each way between Nagoya and the sites.

Guiding language: The driver provides simple orientation and uses translation tools for English speakers.

Snow conditions: Snowfall is natural, so heavy snow is not guaranteed, and no refund is given if snow is scarce.

Light-up operation: The Shirakawa-go light-up is managed by the local tourism association, including timing and any cancellation.

Weather and traffic: Snow, ice, or traffic may delay the tour, and routes may change for safety, so on-time arrival is not guaranteed.

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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

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