Most passes are now electronic, making them very convenient to buy. However, not all systems support them equally well. Kintetsu Pass has been the best for me, better than JR West and the Hakone Free Pass.
Remember to check your mail before departure. Meet at the convenience store early in the morning; there are many tour guides there, and they all know each other, so you can easily find your guide by asking around.
This time, we met Ms. Miyamoto, who speaks fluent Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. She provided detailed explanations and was very friendly.
Although the group tour only allowed for a quick look, the time allotted was sufficient, and with the guide's sharing, we got a clear overview of the key points.
The Gassho-zukuri village is definitely worth hearing the stories on the bus before actually exploring it. It's not quiet, but it's very charming.
We encountered a vehicle malfunction along the way, but Ms. Miyamoto and the driver handled it well, quickly sending another car, so the trip wasn't significantly delayed. However, perhaps due to this or traffic restrictions in the city (October 6, 2026), we encountered traffic congestion on the return trip. If you have restaurant reservations planned, I suggest booking at a more flexible time to avoid rushing. (We booked for 7:30 PM, and with the buffer time, we arrived just in time.)
It takes about 40 minutes to get from Chubu Centrair International Airport to Nagoya. The price is cheap. You can enter and exit the airport by scanning the QR code. Next time I come to Nagoya, I will book a ride on the Meitetsu Airport Limited Express in advance.
Seeing the beautiful Gassho-zukuri village and enjoying delicious Hida beef! Thank you to our guide, Liu Mei, for helping us plan the key routes by drawing a map, and then letting us choose the places we wanted to visit! I think that was so important.
It was a very efficient day trip; even with just one child and a stroller, we were able to explore smoothly. It was fantastic!
The journey from Nagoya city center takes about 3 hours one way, and you can catch up on sleep on the bus. There is a service area stop along the way, making it very convenient and comfortable overall. Our tour guide, Sasha, will not only help take photos but also provide directions at intersections where people might get lost, offering excellent service.
Driver Bian was very nice, with excellent driving skills and punctuality. The car was comfortable, and the point-to-point service was very convenient, eliminating the need for us to find our way. Because it was raining that day, we wanted to change our itinerary, and Bian was happy to contact the company to see if we could make some minor adjustments.
Spring (March–May): Average 10.9–19.8°C, mild climate but with relatively high rainfall, especially in April. Common activities: Flower viewing, hiking. Recommended clothing: Light jacket, long-sleeved shirt.
Summer (June–August): Average 24.0–29.4°C, hot and humid with abundant rainfall. Common activities: Swimming, outdoor activities (be sure to protect yourself from the sun and rain). Recommended clothing: Light and breathable clothing, sun hat, rain gear.
Autumn (September–November): Average 19.5–14.3°C, comfortable and pleasant climate with gradually decreasing rainfall. Common activities: Maple viewing, mountain climbing. Recommended clothing: Light jacket, long-sleeved shirt.
Winter (December–February): Average 7.3–6.4°C, cold and dry with less rainfall. Common activities: Hot springs, indoor activities. Recommended clothing: Warm jacket, sweater, scarf.
Weather in Aichi
Annual average temperature: approx. 17°C / Annual rainfall: approx. 1621 mm / Summer humidity: 70%–80% / Rainiest month: June
Aichi weather by month
Month
Temperature (°C)
Rainfall (mm)
January
5.1°C
27
February
6.4°C
72.3
March
10.9°C
131.3
April
16.7°C
148.7
May
19.8°C
181.3
June
24°C
241.7
July
28.6°C
221.7
August
29.4°C
211.7
September
27.2°C
149.3
October
19.5°C
113
November
14.3°C
94.3
December
7.3°C
28.7
7-day weather forecast for Aichi
11/8
Sunday
Sunny
16.7°C/6.5°C
11/9
Monday
Overcast
16.6°C/12.6°C
11/10
Tuesday
Sunny
16.3°C/8.3°C
11/11
Wednesday
Sunny
16.7°C/6.6°C
11/12
Thursday
Sunny
18.4°C/7.3°C
11/13
Friday
Partly Cloudy
17.6°C/8.8°C
11/14
Saturday
Partly Cloudy
18.7°C/8.7°C
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