Itinerary
Day 1
8:00 A.M. – Meet at your hotel in Nagoya
10:30 A.M. – Miyagawa Morning Market, Takayama
11:30 A.M. – Takayama Old Town
12:30 P.M. – Lunch (Soba)
1:30 P.M. – Takayama Jinya
3:00 P.M. – Shirakawa-go
6:00 P.M. – Dinner (Hida Beef)
7:00 P.M. – Check in at your hotel in Takayama
Day 2
9:00 A.M. – Meet at your hotel in Takayama
10:00 A.M. – Shinhotaka Ropeway
12:30 P.M. – Lunch (Local Vegetables)
2:00 P.M. – Nezame-no-toko
6:00 P.M. – Dinner (Eel Dish)
7:00 P.M. – Check in at your hotel in Nakatsugawa
Day 3
9:00 A.M. – Meet at your hotel in Nakatsugawa
9:30 A.M. – Trek Magome → Tsumago (Nakasendo Trail)
11:30 A.M. – Lunch (Kurikomeshi)
1:00 P.M. – Teahouse Stop & Waterfall
3:00 P.M. – Tsumago-juku
6:00 P.M. – Dinner (Countryside Inn)
7:00 P.M. – Check in at your hotel in Itadori
Day 4
9:00 A.M. – Meet at your hotel in Itadori
9:30 A.M. – Monet’s Pond
10:30 A.M. – Otaki Limestone Cave
12:00 P.M. – Food Sample Workshop, Gujo
1:00 P.M. – Lunch (Gujo Ramen)
2:00 P.M. – Igawa Alley Walk
4:00 P.M. – Return to Nagoya
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4 Days to Fully Enjoy Japan’s History, Culture, Nature, and Local Food.
🕒 4 days 👥 4 people 🚘 Private Car 💴 ￥280,000 + Necessary Expenses 🌐 English
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Highlights
Day 1 – Takayama & Shirakawa-go
Experience one of Japan’s top morning markets with fresh produce and crafts
Stroll preserved samurai-era streets and shop for local goods
Visit Takayama Jinya, Japan’s only remaining samurai government office
Discover Shirakawa-go, a UNESCO World Heritage village of thatched-roof houses surrounded by nature
Savor handmade soba at a century-old family restaurant and premium Hida beef steak for dinnerDiscover the charm of Shirakawa-go, a UNESCO World Heritage village with iconic thatched-roof houses, and immerse yourself in Takayama’s historic streets and traditional atmosphere
Day 2 – Shinhotaka Ropeway & Nezame-no-toko
Ride the Shinhotaka Ropeway up to 2,000m for breathtaking alpine views
Enjoy a healthy mountain lunch of seasonal vegetables
Admire Nezame-no-toko’s striking rock formations and hear local folklore
End the day with a traditional eel dish prepared by a family with samurai lineage
Day 3 – Magome-juku & Nakasendo Trail
Walk along the historic Nakasendo Trail through Magome and Tsumago, once traveled by samurai and merchants
Taste kurikomeshi (chestnut rice), a regional specialty full of seasonal flavor
Rest at a traditional teahouse and see waterfalls where samurai once trained
Explore Tsumago-juku, Japan’s first town designated as a Preservation District, with 100+ year-old houses still standing
Stay at a countryside inn and enjoy a heartfelt dinner prepared by local hosts
Day 4 – Monet's Pond, Otaki Limestone Cave, & Gujo
Capture dreamlike photos at Monet’s Pond, known for its impressionist beauty
Venture into Otaki Limestone Cave for an adventurous underground experience
Join a hands-on food sample workshop to create Japan’s famous ultra-realistic replicas
Taste Gujo’s original ramen by the riverside and stroll Igawa Alley, a historic waterway where locals still live in harmony with nature
Return to Nagoya and explore the city’s rich food culture
Price
Nationally-licensed Guide + Private Car + 5★ Rating (26/26 reviews)
The displayed price includes the guide fee and Yoshi’s private car. For larger groups, a rental vehicle may be required, in which case a separate quote will be provided.
Please note: Fuel, highway tolls, parking fees, admission fees, meals, and other personal expenses are not included.
