Gujo Hachiman Tour: Explore Edo-Era Streets

Discover historic Gujo, Hida Takayama, and Shirakawa-go on a day tour from Nagoya. Explore Edo-period streets, savor local cuisine, and visit UNESCO World Heritage sites.

Duration: 11 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Gujo Hachiman Castle Town - This town, which has preserved its Edo period charm, is recognized as a group of important traditional buildings by the national government. Known as “Mizu-no-sato” (the town of water) due to the waterway that flows past the houses’ eaves, the waterway is still used for daily life. Visitors can enjoy a leisurely walk…
What's Included
  • English-speaking staff member present
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Gujo Hachiman: Located in the center of Japan in Gifu Prefecture, the streets of Gujo Hachiman have retained an atmosphere unchanged since the Edo period. See the rows of old houses that have been selected as a group of important traditional buildings by the national government. Explore the town known for its waterway that runs past the eaves of the…

Location
6-4-1 Tsubakichō
Please arrive by 8:20 a.m. The guide will be waiting at the Nagoya Station West Police Box at the Taiko Exit of Nagoya Station, holding a blue flag. *If you are late for the meeting time, the bus will depart and you will not be able to participate in the tour. In that case, no refunds will be given.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Sandrine_t
Mar 2, 2026
Beautiful villages - Absolutely to discover very beautiful villages in crescendo with a last true unique fairy tale one of the most beautiful villages in the world
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Joseph_s
Feb 9, 2026
Amazing views the whole... - Amazing views the whole time. The weather was cold and snowy which made it that much better for me when u went in mid February of 2026. Our guide was very knowledgeable and gave history and facts along the way. Really liked the event and would love to go back again in the future! Well worth the money.
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Anand_s
Feb 2, 2026
Amazing 3‑Spot Day Trip from Nagoya - The Gujo, Hida Takayama, and Shirakawa-go Day Tour from Nagoya was absolutely fantastic. Our guide was incredibly supportive, friendly, and thoughtful throughout the journey. They went out of their way to help us with food suggestions and restaurant recommendations, which made the experience even more enjoyable. The driver deserves special appreciation too. The entire bus ride was so smooth that the long day never felt tiring at all. We were comfortable, relaxed, and able to enjoy every moment of the scenic journey. Overall, this was the best day trip we’ve ever taken—beautiful places, great planning, and an amazing team that made the whole experience memorable.
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Faraway33114048302
Dec 31, 2025
A pleasant one day trip to Shirakawago - It is worth joining this tour especially during peak holiday season. We do not need to worry about transportation as we saw a wife queuing for public transportation back from shirakawago, she was asked to go to queue again at the end of the line because her husband and 2 children were not queuing together. The tour is complete for a day trip and well organised. The tour guide gave a lot of information and tips too. Thank you.
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57kerriv
Dec 29, 2025
Awesome day trip from Nagoya to Gujo castle, HidaTakayama and Shirakawa go - We had a great trip. The bus was clean, everything was on time. The bus driver was nice and drove safely. The translator made sure we had plenty of time at each stop. The translator, his name was Wong, was awesome. He spoke fluent English, Japanese and Chinese. He had great tips for getting around at each stop. He gave lots of information about each stop and made sure all of the people on the bus knew where to go and what to do. He gave lots of options for how to spend our time. Choosing this trip that let us go to all three stops was a great choice. While the castle was closed because of the holiday it was still super nice to see the outside. The town was lovely. Takayama was very busy because of the holiday but we were able to shop and enjoy our time. There was a free museum full of awesome history, there was also a free stamp at the museum. Shirakawa go was beautiful . The entrance fee to go into one of the Gasso houses is only 400 yen. Everyone there was very kind and having a nice time. We were able to see koi in the water, as well as a heron in a small pond. The grocery store was a bit expensive but it is at the top of a mountain. Be sure to bring your own snacks or eat at a small stall there. The only things that were not great about the whole trip was no bathroom on the bus. But they made sure we stopped at appropriate intervals so everyone was comfortable. It was also sad to see people had left their trash around shirakawago. We started at Nagoya station at an easy to find location and ended at the same place. We had an awesome experience and can’t wait to go again in the spring.
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Racheal_w
Jun 2, 2025
Loved it, a very full... - Loved it, a very full day, it's a but of a puul up to Gujo Hachiman Castle but worth it...wonderful destinations. Our guide was awesome!
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Justinaabrils
Jan 30, 2026
A free excursion - The 3 points were very nice. I don’t usually like group excursions very much but in this one they gave you the option to go with the guide or explore on our own and return in time to the meeting point so we could walk as we passed. The guide Moe, very friendly and attentive
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8rhgs2ghxt
Nov 17, 2025
Good option to fast visit - The places are very nice but the visite of each one is very hurry . Just 90 min in two places and 120 min in other including lunch time
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Marilyn_t
Nov 2, 2025
Lots to see and... - Lots to see and experience. Travellers should do some homework before they go and try to get maps in advance.
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Jessica_r
Oct 26, 2025
We had a great time... - We had a great time visiting Shirakawa-Go, Gujo and Takayama. Our guide was lovely, and the bus was comfortable. Note, this was not a guided tour in the sense that you walk with the guide while they explain each location. It was more of an, "Here's the highlights. Have time to explore in your own." However, we had sufficient time at each place to explore, and our guide had great recommendations on what to do/see and where to take photos. She also gave us some base info about each place before arriving and while at the stop.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).