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Discover 98 Day tours in Takayama City on Trip.com, updated March 25, 2026, with experiences lasting from 1 to 11 hours. Find the perfect adventure for your day!
From USD 23.86 per person, with an average total of USD 66.83. Choose the option that suits your plan.
With 1.912k verified reviews, Day tours Takayama City boast an average rating of 4.8.
This week's most popular Day tours: "Shirakawa-go Thatched Village & Hida Takayama Tour from Nagoya", with 803 reviews and a 4.8 rating.
Now on Trip.com: "Departing from Nagoya: Day Tour to Explore Takayama & Shirakawa-go's Gassho-zukuri Villages World Heritage", a 9-hour adventure in Takayama City!
The next available day tour departs on March 26, 2026. Book now to secure your spot!
Takayama City Day tours usually take about 9 hours — perfect for a relaxed, immersive experience!
100% of Takayama City Day tours now offer English-speaking guides
March is the perfect time to visit Takayama City! Choose from Day tours available day tours, including seasonal favorites like Shirakawa-go Thatched Village & Hida Takayama Tour from Nagoya.
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Duration: 9.8 hrsEnglish4.8/5Outstanding· 91 reviews· 1.4k bookedFromUS$50.19
Trip.SelectDuration: 9.5 hrsEnglish4.7/5Outstanding· 83 reviews· 1.6k booked10% offLimited-time saleFromUS$49.11US$54.57![Japanese Ancient Town Tour (One-Day Trip) | Hida Takachi + Gunjo Hachiman + Shirakawa-go [Chinese and English speakers only]](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images/0356x12000lw8vx3s73C5_C_568_320.jpg?_fr=wc)
Trip.SelectDuration: 11.5 hrsEnglish4.5/5Excellent· 6 reviews· 58 booked50% offLimited-time saleFromUS$49.10US$98.21
Trip.SelectDuration: 7 hrsEnglish4.8/5Outstanding· 803 reviews· 1.4k booked10% offLimited-time saleFromUS$53.27US$59.19
Trip.SelectDuration: 10.5 hrsEnglish4.9/5Perfect· 523 reviews· 7.1k bookedSave 2Limited-time saleFromUS$47.11US$49.11
Trip.SelectDuration: 11.1 hrsEnglish4.4/5Very good· 25 reviews· 638 bookedFromUS$45.33
Trip.SelectDuration: 10.5 hrsEnglish4.9/5Perfect· 15 reviews· 250 booked5% offLimited-time saleFromUS$51.84US$54.57![[Small Group of 9] Classic 1-day Tour from Nagoya: Shirakawa-go & Takayama Old Town](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images/0355c12000q9qi01eA462_C_568_320.jpg?_fr=wc)
Trip.SelectDuration: 9 hrsEnglish5.0/5Perfect· 1 reviewFromUS$51.93
Trip.SelectShirakawa-go + Hida Takayama|Optional 9-person small group tour with hotel transfers|Nagoya Day Tour
Duration: 8.5 hrsEnglish4.7/5Outstanding· 35 reviews· 693 bookedFromUS$49.11
Duration: 10.5 hrsEnglishFromUS$49.11![Nagoya Shirakawa-go + Hida Takayama 1-day Tour [Winter Snowscape Limited]](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images/0355612000qyle7hd4659_C_568_320.jpg?_fr=wc)
Duration: 7 hrsEnglish5.0/5Perfect· 2 reviews· 35 bookedSave 2Limited-time saleFromUS$47.11US$49.11
Duration: 9.7 hrsEnglishFromUS$69.31![[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)
Duration: 6.9 hrsEnglish5.0/5Perfect· 1 review50% offLimited-time saleFromUS$49.10US$98.21![Hida Takayama + Shirakawa-go one-day tour [including meals]](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images/0350912000f67w7i91DE0_C_568_320.jpg?_fr=wc)
Duration: 10 hrsEnglish5.0/5Perfect· 1 reviewFromUS$73.14
Trip.SelectDuration: 11 hrsEnglish4.6/5Excellent· 10 reviews· 130 booked5% offLimited-time saleFromUS$51.84US$54.57![[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.SelectDuration: 5.5 hrsEnglish4.9/5Perfect· 19 reviews· 425 booked10% offLimited-time saleFromUS$53.51US$59.46![[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)
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Duration: 10 hrsEnglish4.6/5Excellent· 81 reviews5% offLimited-time saleFromUS$56.71US$59.7![[Fairytale Story·Limited Time Offer] One-Day Tour to Shirakawa-go Gassho Village and Hidakochi from Nagoya, Japan](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images/0354d12000ru81el48F46_C_568_320.jpg?_fr=wc)
Duration: 11 hrsEnglish5.0/5Perfect· 2 reviews· 33 bookedFromUS$45.12
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Duration: 10.3 hrsEnglish4.9/5Perfect· 43 reviews· 972 bookedFromUS$48.20
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Duration: 1 dayEnglish5.0/5Perfect· 1 review5% offLimited-time saleFromUS$133.01US$140.02
Duration: 4 hrsEnglish5.0/5Perfect· 1 review5% offLimited-time saleFromUS$115.71US$121.81
Duration: 1 dayEnglish4.0/5Very good· 1 review5% offLimited-time saleFromUS$202.20US$212.85
Duration: 1 hrEnglish4.9/5Perfect· 72 reviews5% offLimited-time saleFromUS$23.86US$25.12
Trip.SelectDuration: 10.5 hrsEnglish4.8/5Outstanding· 34 reviews· 462 booked10% offLimited-time saleFromUS$56.33US$62.59
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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: 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: Japanese Ancient Town Tour (One-Day Trip) | Hida Takachi + Gunjo Hachiman + Shirakawa-go [Chinese and English speakers only]
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: 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: 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: 1-day tour of Shirakawa-go + Hida Takayama + "Your Name" in Nagoya, Japan
Guest User2025-10-14
We booked a group tour through Ctrip, which was very convenient. The meeting point was right outside one of the Nagoya Station exits. The guide took attendance and assigned seats. He gave a brief overview of the attractions and distributed a map. I'd heard colleagues talk about Shirakawa-go Gassho Village as being beautiful, especially in winter after the snow. Although we visited on October 7th, the scenery was still stunning. I hadn't expected such a beautiful village to exist deep in the mountains. It wasn't crowded, and we all had a wonderful time strolling through the beautiful village.
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