1Day Private Shirakawago and Takayama with Public bus from Nagoya

(Travel time from Nagoya Station to Shirakawago is 180mins) The Shirakawago and neighboring Gokayama regions line the Shogawa River Valley. It is declared a UNESCO world heritage site in 1995 and famous for their traditional gassho zukuri farmhouses, some of them are more than 250 years old. Gassho zukuri means constructed like hands in prayer, as the farmhouses' steep thatched roofs resemble the hands of Buddhist monks pressed together in prayer.

(Travel time from Shirakawago to Takayama is 60mins) Takayama is a city in the mountainous Hida region. It retains a traditional touch, especially in its beautifully preserved old town. In spring and autumn, the Takayama Festival is held which is considered one of Japan's best festivals. In winter, you will enjoy the beautiful snow scenery with the old town and village. In summer, you can feel refreshed with lush green trees. (Takayama to Nagoya Station is 180mins)