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Discover 80 Day tours in Takayama on Trip.com, updated March 5, 2026, with experiences lasting from 1 to 11 hours. Find the perfect adventure for your day!
From AUD 59.50 per person, with an average total of AUD 81.73. Choose the option that suits your plan.
With 1.785k verified reviews, Day tours Takayama boast an average rating of 4.8.
This week's most popular Day tours: "Shirakawa-go Thatched Village & Hida Takayama Tour from Nagoya", with 802 reviews and a 4.8 rating.
Now on Trip.com: "Nagoya, Japan: Hida Takayama and Shirakawa-go Day Tour | 9-person Small Group Optional", a 9-hour adventure in Takayama!
The next available day tour departs on March 6, 2026. Book now to secure your spot!
Takayama Day tours usually take about 9 hours — perfect for a relaxed, immersive experience!
100% of Takayama Day tours now offer English-speaking guides
March is the perfect time to visit Takayama! Choose from Day tours available day tours, including seasonal favorites like Shirakawa-go Thatched Village & Hida Takayama Tour from Nagoya.
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39 consecutive positive reviewsFree cancellationDuration: 9.5 hrs4.7/5Very good· 82 reviews· 1.6k booked5% offLimited-time saleFromAU$ 70.30AU$ 74.01
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30 consecutive positive reviewsFree cancellationDuration: 9.8 hrs4.8/5Very good· 91 reviews· 1.4k bookedFromAU$ 70.99![Japanese Ancient Town Tour (One Day) | Hida Highlands + Gunjo Hachiman + Shirakawa-go [English & Chinese Guided Tour]](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images/0355a12000lw8s45s7815_C_568_320.jpg?_fr=wc)
Stroll through the picturesque World Heritage Site of Shirakawa-go, where winter snow transforms the landscape into a fairytale, and beauty reigns supreme in every season. Visitors can admire the gassho-zukuri (sho-zukuri) village scenery and experience the unique charm of rural Japan.Free cancellationInstant confirmationDuration: 11.5 hrs4.5/5Satisfied· 6 reviews· 58 bookedFromAU$ 70.31
Trip.Select97.5% of travelers recommendFree cancellationDuration: 10.5 hrs4.9/5Excellent· 511 reviews· 7k booked5% offLimited-time saleFromAU$ 66.31AU$ 70.31
Trip.Select97% of travelers recommendFree cancellationDuration: 7 hrs4.8/5Very good· 802 reviews· 1.4k booked10% offLimited-time saleFromAU$ 75.34AU$ 83.72
Trip.SelectOne-day round-trip from Nagoya for a hassle-free journey.Free cancellationInstant confirmationDuration: 11 hrs4.8/5Very good· 9 reviews· 122 booked5% offLimited-time saleFromAU$ 74.21AU$ 78.12
Trip.SelectShirakawa-go + Hida Takayama|Optional 9-person small group tour with hotel transfers|Nagoya Day Tour
27 consecutive positive reviewsFree cancellationDuration: 8.5 hrs4.7/5Very good· 33 reviews· 676 bookedFromAU$ 70.31
Trip.Select303 travelers savedFree cancellationDuration: 11.1 hrs4.4/5Good· 25 reviews· 628 booked5% offLimited-time saleFromAU$ 66.45AU$ 69.95![[Depart from Nagoya] Explore the Gassho Village of Shirakawa-go · Alpine Tour · Optional 9-person Small Group](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images/0355212000qk1z3nmE6FE_C_568_320.jpg?_fr=wc)
Trip.Select170 travelers savedFree cancellationDuration: 5.5 hrs4.9/5Excellent· 19 reviews· 410 booked10% offLimited-time saleFromAU$ 76.61AU$ 85.13
Trip.SelectStroll through the ancient mountain streets, where autumn leaves adorn the Edo-style scenery as time gently flows byFree cancellationInstant confirmationDuration: 10.5 hrs4.9/5Excellent· 15 reviews· 250 booked5% offLimited-time saleFromAU$ 74.21AU$ 78.12
Trip.Select25 consecutive positive reviewsFree cancellationDuration: 10.7 hrs4.8/5Very good· 34 reviews· 460 booked10% offLimited-time saleFromAU$ 87.81AU$ 97.57![[Small group with guide] Classic 1-day tour from Nagoya: Shirakawa-go & Takayama Old Town](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images/0355c12000q9qi01eA462_C_568_320.jpg?_fr=wc)
Fairy-tale World Shirakawa-go | Takayama Old Town City Walk | Round-trip from NagoyaFree cancellationInstant confirmationDuration: 9 hrs5.0/5Excellent· 1 review50% offLimited-time saleFromAU$ 59.50AU$ 119![Nagoya Shirakawa-go + Hida Takayama 1-day Tour [Winter Snowscape Limited]](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images/0355612000qyle7hd4659_C_568_320.jpg?_fr=wc)
Discover the Winter Fairytale Village: Stroll through Shirakawa-go's UNESCO-listed Gassho-zukuri village and admire the uniquely tranquil snow-covered winter scenery, as if stepping into a dreamy postcard landscape.Free cancellationDuration: 7 hrs5.0/5Excellent· 1 review· 27 booked5% offLimited-time saleFromAU$ 66.31AU$ 70.31![[Fairytale Story·Limited Time Offer] One-Day Tour to Shirakawa-go Gassho Village and Hidakochi from Nagoya, Japan](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images/0355h12000r9s9n506EC7_C_568_320.jpg?_fr=wc)
[Spring] (April–June): Surrounded by fresh greenery, the rice fields mirror the beauty of the thatched-roof houses, creating a serene and refreshing atmosphere.Duration: 11 hrs5% offLimited-time saleFromAU$ 61.84AU$ 65.1
97.7% of travelers recommendFree cancellationInstant confirmationDuration: 10.3 hrs4.9/5Excellent· 43 reviews· 952 bookedFromAU$ 70.13![[English Guide/Departure for 1 Person] Nagoya's 3 Must Visit Spots: Shirakawago & Takayama & Gujo Hachiman Day Tour](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images/0354p12000rmnhdr5E1AF_C_568_320.jpg?_fr=wc)
Tours that depart even with just 1 person - no minimum group size required!Free cancellationInstant confirmationDuration: 10.5 hrsFromAU$ 72.11![[Guaranteed Departure] 1-Day Tour to Hida Takayama & Shirakawa-go (Hida Beef Lunch Optional)](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images//0580212000ro99pm43054_C_568_320.jpg?_fr=wc)
Bilingual Guided Tour in Chinese and EnglishFree cancellationInstant confirmationDuration: 6.9 hrs5.0/5Excellent· 1 review50% offLimited-time saleFromAU$ 70.30AU$ 140.61
Stroll through the ancient streets of Takayama Jinya, savor authentic Hida beef cuisine, and experience the local sake cultureFree cancellationDuration: 9.7 hrs5% offLimited-time saleFromAU$ 93.12AU$ 98.03![Hida Takayama + Shirakawa-go one-day tour [including meals]](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images/0350912000f67w7i91DE0_C_568_320.jpg?_fr=wc)
Stroll through the "Little Kyoto of Hida" in Takayama's old streets, admire the charm of the Edo period, and experience Japan's traditional crafts.Free cancellationDuration: 10 hrs5.0/5Excellent· 1 reviewFromAU$ 104.71
Hida Takayama: Stroll through Takayama's traditional old streets and savor the local delicacy, Hida beef.Free cancellationDuration: 3.5 hrsFromAU$ 95.29
Take a sightseeing bus tour to explore the two UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Shirakawa-go and GokayamaFree cancellationInstant confirmationDuration: 7.3 hrs23 bookedFromAU$ 101.36![Japan Nagoya Hida Takayama + Shirakawa- one-day tour[9-person boutique group|Hotel pick-up optional]](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images//0583g12000n2655zsA4F4_C_568_320.jpg?_fr=wc)
Trip.SelectJapan Nagoya Hida Takayama + Shirakawa- one-day tour[9-person boutique group|Hotel pick-up optional]
23 consecutive positive reviewsFree cancellationDuration: 6.5 hrs4.8/5Very good· 91 reviews· 1.5k bookedFromAU$ 96.95![Nagoya Shirakawa-go + Hida Takayama Day Tour [Optional Hida Beef Lunch Included]](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images/0353y12000qqpybxgDE95_C_568_320.jpg?_fr=wc)
Shirakawa-go, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is renowned for its traditional thatched-roof farmhouses with unique "gassho-zukuri" architectural style, offering fairy-tale scenery throughout all four seasons.Free cancellationDuration: 10.5 hrs5.0/5Excellent· 19 reviews5% offLimited-time saleFromAU$ 72.64AU$ 76.47
Create your own kumihimo braided cord, a central motif in the storyFree cancellationDuration: 1 day5.0/5Excellent· 1 review5% offLimited-time saleFromAU$ 194.39AU$ 204.63
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Reviews: Nagoya, Japan: Hida Takayama and Shirakawa-go Day Tour | 9-person Small Group Optional
Guest User2026-02-21
I made a reservation around 8 PM the night before departure, and it was confirmed quickly. Our guide, Lin Ho, provided thorough and detailed explanations (consecutive explanations in four languages: Japanese, Korean, English, and Chinese, and the Korean explanations were particularly fluent and thorough). We left at 9 AM, and due to road conditions, we went to Shirakawa-go first before heading to Takayama. We stayed in Shirakawa-go for about an hour and a half (please note that this tour does not include the observatory; a 30-minute round trip walk from Shirakawa-go is sufficient). We stayed in Takayama for about two hours, and arrived at Nagoya Station around 7:10 PM. I didn't have high expectations, but it was a great way to experience the atmosphere of a mountain village and a small inland town. Although I made the reservation on short notice, I think it was a satisfying and fulfilling trip.★
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Reviews: Departing from Nagoya: Day Tour to Explore Takayama & Shirakawa-go's Gassho-zukuri Villages World Heritage
Guest User2026-02-14
Originally, we were supposed to join a small group tour, but it was changed to a large tour bus tour because the group didn't make it. Our tour guide, Ms. Liu, was very considerate. From before departure to the return trip, she explained a lot of information to us. She was dedicated and responsible, which deserves praise. Because some members of the group were late, even though the tour guide had explained in advance that the tour bus would only wait for an extra 5 minutes, she still waited for the late members. She was very responsible. Of course, she was at ease with the members who were not on time, but she didn't understand why the whole bus was waiting for the latecomers. That's why we never like to join large group tours.★
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Reviews: Japanese Ancient Town Tour (One Day) | Hida Highlands + Gunjo Hachiman + Shirakawa-go [English & Chinese Guided Tour]
Guest User2026-01-03
All the places are great to explore and really nice. Just my opinion, the tour guide should wait for all of us to get down from the bus first then he can started to explain about the place not when we reach down to him, he is done. And we arrived shirakawago around 3:15pm and the last shuttle bus around 3:40pm to observatory. So it is not enough time as we need to walk a bit to a pickup point for shuttle bus. All the three places are so crowded but still nice to explore★
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Reviews: Nagoya to Shirakawa-go & Hida Takayama: UNESCO Heritage 1-Day Tour
Guest User2025-11-05
The overall itinerary was somewhat rushed due to Japanese driver service time regulations. The Takayama leg of the trip was particularly tight, mainly because completing a meal and a full visit to the Takayama Jinya (traditional Japanese houses) within two hours was quite strenuous. Two hours was more than enough for the Shirakawa-go Gassho-zukuri village. The tour guide was very professional and nice, and his explanations were quite interesting. The group members came from all over the world, with mainland Chinese tourists making up about 10%, making it a very international team.★
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Reviews: Shirakawa-go Thatched Village & Hida Takayama Tour from Nagoya
Guest User2026-02-25
The guide, who spoke Korean, Japanese, and Chinese very well and had such clear diction that I thought she was a former flight attendant, even gave me her phone number, which made me feel at ease during the tour. She recommended good restaurants and gave me sufficient explanations so I didn't have to ask any questions. During lunch time, I left my wallet on the bus and the driver had to go eat, so I was very grateful that the guide tried his best to resolve the difficult situation. Fortunately, it was resolved, but I was sorry for bothering you during the meal. Thank you for telling me it was okay. She is beautiful not only in appearance but also in heart. I want to recommend this tour to people around me because it was so great!!★
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Reviews: Private 1-day tour from Nagoya to Hidakochi and Shirakawa-go, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Guest User2026-02-28
The view is surreal! We enjoy traveling to shirakawago during winter. The tour guide is very helpful and at the same time kept us updated on the time alloted. Recommended!
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