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[Private chartered one-day tour] Nagoya city hotel pick-up | Michelin three-star Hida Takayama + World Heritage Shirakawa-go Gassho Village

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To be confirmed within 8 hour(s)
Duration:10 hour(s)
Free cancellation 3 day(s) prior to experience date
Please present the e-voucher on-site

  • 10-hour private private charter car for one day, with hotel pick-up and drop-off in Nagoya, convenient and worry-free.
  • Departure time is flexible and can be customized; itinerary can be adjusted accordingly.
  • Lunch recommendation: Authentic Hida beef
  • The driver is available in Japanese or Chinese, so communication is not a problem. Multi-day private charter car is available. For other suggested routes, please refer to https://www.kkday.com/zh-tw/product/165286
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Recommended reference route
08:00 Depart from hotel/homestay (departure time can be based on your needs)
08:30 Departure
11:00 Strolling in the ancient town of Hitomi Takayama, you will feel as if you have returned to the Edo period. (Including free lunch time, about 120 minutes)
13:00 Depart for Shirakawa Observatory
14:30 Head to Shirakawa Observatory and Gassan Village, Shirakawa-go. (Except for the regular closing days of the observatory)
Shirakawa-go Ogimachi Village is the third village to be included in the World Heritage List. It is like a kingdom of streams and forests. Feel the beauty of nature. (About 90 minutes)
16:00 Departure back to Nagoya Station, end of the journey
18:30 Nagoya Station can be private charter car for multiple days. For other reference routes, please refer to https://www.kkday.com/zh-tw/product/165286
・The bus is used for 10 hours. If the time exceeds the limit, an additional overtime fee will be charged. 7-10 seats 5000 yen/hour, 14 seats 8000 yen/hour, 18-21 seats minibus 10000 yen/hour (payable on site)
・The earliest departure time is 8:00 and the latest departure time is 22:00 ・Departure time is arranged by you ・Departure location: Nagoya ・Driver language: Chinese/Japanese ・Note: The driver does not accompany passengers into the scenic area

- Car model information -
[Business 7-seater car]
・Vehicle type: Toyota Alphard or equivalent ・Maximum number of passengers: 6 ・Number of luggage that can be carried: 4 pieces of 24-inch luggage

【Comfortable 10-seater car】
・Vehicle type: Toyota Haice or equivalent ・Maximum number of passengers: 9 ・Number of luggage that can be carried: 9 pieces of 24-inch luggage

【Comfortable 14-seater car】
・Model: Toyota Haice
・Maximum number of passengers: 11 ・Number of luggage that can be carried: 8 pieces of 24-inch luggage ※If the number of passengers is less than the maximum, one more piece of luggage can be placed on the seat for each person removed.

The itinerary can be customized, the following is a reference itinerary

・Hida Takayama (180 minutes, including lunch time, excluding lunch fee, lunch is at your own expense)
Stroll along the ancient streets. The center of Takayama, located in the northern part of Gifu Prefecture and the center of the Hida region, has preserved the complete form of a castle town and merchant town since the Edo period, and is therefore called the "Little Kyoto of Hida." You can stroll through the "Three Towns" built during the Meiji and Taisho periods, taste local delicacies such as Hida beef and Takayama ramen, and admire handicrafts that embody the superb skills of Hida craftsmen. Hida Takayama is full of charm.

・Shirakawa-go Gassho Village (120 minutes)
Shirakawa-go is surrounded by mountains, rice fields, and rivers, and is known as the kingdom of forests and streams. The village of Ogimachi in Shirakawa-go is the village with the largest number of households among the three villages registered as World Heritage Sites (Shirakawa-go, Ainokura in Gokayama, and Suganuma), with 152 households. The Oshirakawa River, which flows from the sacred mountain Hakusan, becomes snow-white and turbid after merging with the Sho River, which is the origin of the name of Shirakawa-go. The Shiroyama Observatory is located in the northeast of Gassho Village in Ogimachi, Shirakawa-go. From here, you can see Gassho Village and the vast Hakusan Mountain.

What You Can Expect

Duration: 10 hour(s)

1 Day

  • In the morning, guests will be picked up and dropped off at a designated hotel in Nagoya at a designated time. It is recommended to use the car between 8:30-18:30 and depart from the hotel in Nagoya city at 8:30 in the morning.
    Luxurious and spacious hotel lobby in Nagoya city, with multiple levels and comfortable seating, symbolizing convenient hotel pickup for your relaxing private chartered day tour.
  • Arrive at around 11 o'clock ▼ Stroll through Hida Takayama Ancient Street. The Takayama city center in the northern part of Gifu Prefecture and the center of the Hida region has preserved the complete form of castle towns and merchant towns since the Edo period, so it is called "Hida's Little Kyoto" "You can take a walk in the "three towns" built in the Meiji and Taisho eras, taste local delicacies such as Hida beef and Takayama ramen, and admire handicrafts that embody the superb skills of Hida craftsmen. Hida Takayama is full of charm. . Recommended tour: Miyagawa Morning Market The morning market in Takayama is one of the three major morning markets in Japan. Morning markets are held in front of Miyagawa and Takayama Jinya. The Miyagawa Morning Market stretches approximately 350 meters from the Miyagawa River flowing in the center of the town from Kajibashi Bridge to Yayoi Bridge. There are more than 60 stalls. There are open-air shops selling vegetables, fruits, pickles, spices, etc. on the river bank near the street. On the opposite side of the street, there are mainly shops selling snacks, snacks and handicrafts. In addition to handicrafts of mountain specialties such as monkey babies and itto carvings, chopsticks and other Japanese small items, there are also food and beverages such as pudding made by the villagers, taiyaki, Japanese dango, Hida beef skewers and coffee. (Business hours: 7:00-12:00)
    Two visitors in traditional kimonos strolling along the historic streets of Hida Takayama, admiring old buildings and soaking in the nostalgic ambiance on a private customizable day tour.
  • 15:00 ▼Shirakawa-go Gassho Village (120 minutes) Shirakawa-go is surrounded by mountains, paddy fields, and trickling rivers. It is known as the kingdom of forests and streams. The village of Shirakawa-go Ogimachi is the village with the largest number of households among the three villages registered as World Heritage (Shirakawa-go, Aigura and Suganuma in Gokayama), with 152 households. The Daishirakawa River flowing out of the Reiho Hakusan Mountains merges with the Shogawa River and turns snow-white and turbid. This is the origin of the place name Shirakawa-go. The Shiroyama Observation Deck is located in the northeast of Gassho Village, Ogimachi, Shirakawago. From here, Gassho Village and the endless Hakusan Mountains can be seen at a glance.
    Enchanting night view of Shirakawa-go, a snow-covered UNESCO World Heritage site, with illuminated gassho-zukuri houses, offering a magical winter private tour experience.
  • 18:00 Arrive at Nagoya hotel and rest
    Majestic Nagoya Castle keep under a clear blue sky, complemented by blooming pink cherry blossoms, showcasing the spring beauty of Nagoya as your private day tour starting point.

Purchase Notice

1. This is a private charter car one-day tour. The trip takes 10 hours. If the time exceeds the time limit, you must pay the driver on site (7-10 seats 5000 yen/hour, 14 seats 8000 yen/hour, 18-21 seats 10000 yen/hour).
2. Please note the route to the attractions you want to visit when placing an order. In order to ensure a smoother experience, the order of the attractions may be adjusted according to traffic conditions on the day of departure.
3. Booking can be made at the earliest 2 days before departure date.
4. The vehicle is for reference only. If the above model and color are not available, it will be replaced with a model of the same level. The vehicle will be determined according to the on-site conditions, and the actual number of passengers must be filled in (including infants and children must be included in the number of passengers).
5. The number of passenger seats will decrease as the number of pieces of luggage increases. Please refer to the vehicle's maximum passenger capacity when booking, and provide the number of passengers, number of luggage, luggage size and other dimensions. If the reservation content does not meet the requirements, the store reserves the right to change
6. If you need a child seat, please state the quantity you require in the "Remarks" column when booking.
7. If the rental time is extended due to traffic congestion, a surcharge will be charged regardless of natural causes or traffic regulations.

Includes/Excludes

  • Tips
  • One day trip
  • 10% service charge
  • Round trip hotel transfers

Reminders

  • The first child seat can be provided free of charge, and an additional 2,000 yen will be charged for each second child seat (payable on site). Please note this when placing an order.

  • This is a private charter car trip service for a one-day chartered tour. The trip takes 10 hours. If you exceed the time limit, you must pay the driver an extra fee on site.

  • Overtime fee will be charged: 7-10 seats 5000 yen/hour, 14 seats 8000 yen/hour, minibus 10000 yen/hour (payable on site)

  • In case of bad weather conditions such as typhoons, snowstorms, etc., we will decide whether to cancel the tour 1 day before departure (local time 18:00), and will notify you by email at any time thereafter.

  • The driver will wait for 30 minutes for free from the scheduled pick-up time. If the guest is late, the late time will be deducted directly from the total time of the original private charter car, and no additional time will be added. If the waiting time at the hotel/B&B and other pick-up locations exceeds 30 minutes and the guest cannot be contacted, the driver will leave the scene and charge the full amount, and no refund will be made.

  • Please note the route you want to visit when booking. In order to ensure a smoother experience, the order of the attractions may be adjusted according to traffic conditions on the day of departure.

  • Booking can be made as early as 2 days before departure date, and the voucher will be automatically issued immediately

  • The vehicle is for reference only. If the above model and color are not available, it will be replaced with a model of the same level. The vehicle is subject to on-site conditions and the actual number of passengers must be filled in (including infants and children must be included in the number of passengers).

  • The number of passenger seats will decrease as the number of pieces of luggage increases. Please refer to the vehicle's maximum capacity when booking, and provide the number of passengers, number of luggage, luggage size and other dimensions. If the reservation content does not meet the requirements, the store reserves the right to change

  • If you need a child seat, please indicate the quantity you require in the "Remarks" field when booking.

  • If the rental time is exceeded due to traffic congestion, a surcharge will still be charged regardless of natural causes or traffic regulations.

  • If you are late and are unable to complete the trip within the scheduled service time, you can choose to continue the trip and pay the overtime fee, or choose to adjust the itinerary to shorten the tour time to within the service time.

How to Redeem Your Voucher

How to Use Your Voucher

  • Please present the e-voucher on-site

Cancellation Policy

  • Cancellations 3 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free
  • For cancellations made 2 to 2 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 30% will apply
  • For cancellations made 1 to 1 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 50% will apply
  • Cancellation is not allowed between 0–0 days from the selected date. Orders cannot be canceled or modified, and refunds will not be granted.
NOTE
  • Due to time zone differences, the confirmed cancellation date is based on the supplier’s local time. Please allow 2–5 business days to process your cancellation request, after which the cancellation fee will be charged according to the product’s cancellation policy. Once the cancellation is confirmed, you will receive your refund within 14 working days.

FAQ

1. What are the main attractions and unique characteristics of Shirakawa-go Gassho Village?

Shirakawa-go Gassho Village is famous for its distinctive gassho-zukuri farmhouses, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for their steep, thatched roofs resembling praying hands. These unique houses are designed to withstand heavy snowfall and provide large attic spaces for silkworm cultivation. The village preserves a traditional Japanese mountain village landscape and offers a glimpse into historical rural life.

2. How much time is recommended to fully experience Shirakawa-go Gassho Village during a visit?

To fully experience Shirakawa-go Gassho Village, it is recommended to spend at least 2 to 3 hours exploring. This allows time to walk through the main Ogimachi village, visit open-house museums like Wada House and Kanda House, enjoy the scenic views from Shiroyama Viewpoint, and browse local shops. A more relaxed visit, including lunch, might take 3 to 4 hours.

3. What makes Shirakawa-go Gassho Village a unique and highly recommended destination?

Shirakawa-go Gassho Village is highly recommended due to its rare and stunning architectural heritage, the gassho-zukuri farmhouses, which are unique to this region. Its designation as a UNESCO World Heritage site highlights its exceptional universal value. The village offers a picturesque landscape that changes dramatically with the seasons, making it a captivating cultural and natural experience unlike any other.

4. What are the main areas or points of interest within Shirakawa-go Gassho Village?

The primary area of interest within Shirakawa-go is the Ogimachi village, where most of the gassho-zukuri houses are located. Key points include the Shiroyama Viewpoint for panoramic village views, the Wada House and Kanda House, which are preserved gassho-zukuri homes open to the public as museums, and Myozenji Temple, featuring a gassho-zukuri main hall and bell tower.

5. How long does it take to travel from Nagoya to Hida Takayama by private charter car?

Traveling from Nagoya to Hida Takayama by private charter car typically takes approximately 2.5 to 3 hours, depending on traffic conditions and the specific route. This private tour includes a dedicated 10-hour charter car service, ensuring a comfortable and efficient journey to and from these destinations.

6. What are the advantages of taking a private charter car to Hida Takayama and Shirakawa-go instead of public transport?

Choosing a private charter car offers several advantages, including convenient hotel pick-up directly from Nagoya, flexibility to customize your itinerary, and direct travel without the hassle of transfers or adhering to public transport schedules. It provides comfort, ample space for luggage, and eliminates navigation stress, allowing you to fully enjoy your day trip to Hida Takayama and Shirakawa-go.

7. What kind of transportation is provided for visiting Hida Takayama and Shirakawa-go on this tour?

This tour provides a private chartered car for your exclusive use throughout the entire 10-hour duration. The service includes pick-up directly from your Nagoya city hotel, ensuring a convenient, comfortable, and personalized travel experience to explore Hida Takayama and the World Heritage Shirakawa-go Gassho Village.

8. Is there a driver available who speaks Chinese or Japanese during the private chartered tour to Hida Takayama and Shirakawa-go?

Yes, for your private chartered tour to Hida Takayama and Shirakawa-go, a driver who can speak either Japanese or Chinese is provided. This ensures clear communication throughout your journey, assisting with any inquiries and enhancing your overall travel experience without language barriers.

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