There are two kinds of Nagoya to Shirakawago day trip. One is package tours. Another one is customized private tours. In package tour category, there are both group tours and private tours. So if you like to take a Nagoya to Shirakawago day trip, please choose one that most suits you.
If you like to visit Shirakawago by your own, then take a train or bus to Takayama. From Takayama, you take Nohi Bus service to Shirakawago. However, as Shirakawago’s popularity has grown recently, bus reservations have become increasingly difficult. If you want to be sure of visiting Shirakawago, we recommend that you take a tour from Nagoya.
If you plan to stay in Kyoto or Osaka and want to visit Shirakawago from there, we recommend a tour via Gifu Hashima. In this tour you will come by Shinkansen to Gifu-Hashima station, not to Nagoya. Gifu-Hashima station is located between Nagoya and Kyoto Stations. By using Gifu-Hashima Station, you can avoid traffic congestion around Nagoya as well.
Nagoya to Shirakawago day trip by package tours
Several tour companies operate Nagoya to Shirakawago day tours. Note, however, that only a limited number of companies offer tours in English. Even if they have an English website, they may only have Japanese-speaking guides.
Group tours
You share the bus with other passengers. The price of the tour is less than 100 USD per person. So it is recommended for solo travelers and small groups.
“Takayama and Shirakawa-go Day Trip from Nagoya“ (Chinese guide, English accepted) or
“Takayama and Shirakawa-go Day Tour from Nagoya“ (English guide)
Private tours
Tour operators will provide a car for your group. This option is recommended for those who do not like to share a bus or for groups of a certain size.
“Car charter Takayama and Shirakawago Day trip from Nagoya” up to 8 passengers.
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Some other Nagoya to Shirakawago tours are also available.
Customizable Nagoya to Shirakawago private tour
We offer customizable Nagoya to Shirakawago tours to fit your needs. In case of small groups, the guide will drive the car himself. For larger groups, a car of the appropriate size for the number of people will be arranged with a driver.
The tour fee is about 80,000 yen for a small group of up to six people. Prices vary depending on the season and the size of the car.
If you wish to stop off at Takayama or Gokayama in addition to Shirakawa-go, you will need to pay extra.
If your group is 8 people or more, you will need a larger car. Naturally, this will increase the tour price. Consider that the tour price will more than double, as you will need a larger vehicle and a full-time driver.
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